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All Forum Posts by: Chris Bounds

Chris Bounds has started 77 posts and replied 443 times.

Post: Looking for fellow Keller Williams agents

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

Not KW, but I would enjoy meeting for all of the above if I didn't live in hot & humid Houston, Texas! ;-) 

Post: Is six figures really the norm to join REI training groups?

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

6 figures is excessive. I've seen many in the 4 to 5 figure range, as high as $50k.

Some groups offer a lot of value while others are be a waste of money.

Regardless, you do not have to join one to be successful. We flipped over 50 properties before ever joining a mastermind.

Sometimes smaller boothcamps for less than $500 can be helpful to get a quick start. Just know that there is often a high pressure upsell for "next level" course that is much more expensive. 

Post: Wholesaling in PA: Need License... Should I steer away?

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

PA isn't the first state to do this and there are many others considering it.

This trend will continue. 

If you plan on actively being in real estate for years to come, getting your license can only benefit you. 

How do I handle disclosures?

"Mr. Seller, I am a licensed real estate agent and not someone who took a weekend bootcamp that just wants to tie up your property without any earnest money and steal your equity. During our appointment we'll discuss a few options to consider, including selling it quickly and in as-is condition, a traditional listing, or maybe something different. How does that sound to you?"

Post: How To Build A Million Dollar Rental Portfolio In 3 Years

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

Everyone knows that rental properties is the best way to build wealth and passive income.

Building a million dollar rental portfolio is a lot easier than you think.

The best thing is you do not have to have a ton of cash in the bank to start buying rental properties.

And even better it you don't need nearly as many properties as you think to be a real estate millionaire.

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Post: Whats the hardest part of flipping a home??

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

#2 for us. We're holding more properties which allows us to pay more than what a flip would require. 

Post: How has your experience been flipping houses?

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

I've flipped around 200 houses and wish I had kept a lot of them as rentals.

We will still flip occasionally, but the primary focus is holding.

Post: Seeking stories - moving out and renting my own home.

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

Renters Warehouse is a franchise flat fee service PM. I know the owner of a Houston franchise. See if they are in your market.

Post: Has anyone used a HML on their first or first couple flips?

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

Yes that is common for HML. Once you get some experience you can find private lenders and community banks that will be cheaper.

Post: Has anyone used a HML on their first or first couple flips?

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

Yes and I highly recommend it. They'll be a good resource to help underwrite the deal. 

You'll pay more in fees, but you can keep your cash available for reserves or your next deal.

Post: Redfin- Associate Agent

Chris BoundsPosted
  • Investor
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts 467
  • Votes 194

As a side note, regardless of your brokerage once you get a certain amount of transactions and experience you can opt in to Redfin's referral program.