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All Forum Posts by: Alex Dem

Alex Dem has started 17 posts and replied 75 times.

Post: Commercial property foreclosure

Alex DemPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • New Britain, CT
  • Posts 80
  • Votes 28

Hello everyone! Here is the case:

There is a commercial Real Estate foreclosure ( auto garage / service station) through auction in CT. The title is to LLC that is owned by someone I know. The auction winning bidder got it for very cheap but it is subject to court approval.

I spoke with the owner of the property suggesting tell them on the court day he has an exit strategy to recover some of the equity he has in the property (it is fully paid off and there is only tax lien). 

I will pay off his tax debt and we list it for sale lower than market value for a quick flip, it will have room for my desired profit and he will be able to recover 30-40k of equity (vs losing everything)

What would you recommend for the contract / agreement / arrangement to protect myself from paying off the debt and being able to list it right away. I don't want to get stuck with the owner trying to hold the property further.

Big thanks for the input, maybe ideas why I should not get involved at all. 

Post: Real estate business strategy evaluation

Alex DemPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • New Britain, CT
  • Posts 80
  • Votes 28

Hello, everyone!

I am developing a strategy to start a Real Estate Investment business and would love to hear some feedback on how realistic it is and maybe some input and your ideas what could work better. 

The current situation is that I am self employed as well as my business partner and we are novices in RE business. From that, financing our first deal with traditional loan would not work ( and it did not as I have tried mortgage brokers and a number of them are very specific on W2 requirements). Me and my business partner are willing to risk 100-120k of our personal liquid assets to start REI business and here is the way we see that:

-Starting a RE company ( corporation ) to get into flipping in order to a) legally avoid / reduce self - employment tax b) develop credibility of the company for possibility of future financing.

-Get connected with local investor friendly real estate agents through open agency relationship ( the one where only the agent who found the deal is entitled for commission split ). I have got to know 2 of them so far that meet our needs and they keep an eye on the right deals

-Get into buying and rehabbing residential multi-family properties as the demand for them is not so high, rehab costs per unit are most likely lower ( as they would most likely be used for renting out) and it always has an exit strategy of being rented out.

-After a good credibility and standing of our legal entity is built, get int BRRRR strategy to build passive cash flow

-Get into commercial lease real estate, again BRRRR strategy as it is not only evaluated by comp method, but based on producing income, that will allow bigger profit after rehab and refinance.

-Possible new construction , development and subdivision.

I know its a long perspective, but I like to think big. Its a basic plan so far and its being adjusted accordingly. Big thanks for any input, looking forward to hear your opinions on what can be reconsidered and your success stories.

Post: Let me introduce myself!

Alex DemPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • New Britain, CT
  • Posts 80
  • Votes 28

@Brad Ter Beek Likewise! Great to meet people with similar mentality! I will shoot you a PM to stay connected, I would love to hear your success story!

Post: Let me introduce myself!

Alex DemPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • New Britain, CT
  • Posts 80
  • Votes 28

@Logan Allec Thanks for the input, definitely looks very attractive on paper!

@Scott F. Hey, man, thanks for advice!I know its addicting! I am pretty good at managing time though , time to work and time to play!

@Michael Noto Again great to meet you, definitely giving you a call shortly, always great to have a second opinion!

Post: Let me introduce myself!

Alex DemPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • New Britain, CT
  • Posts 80
  • Votes 28

Hello everyone! I am new to REI, though am following BP podcasts for a while, reading literature and educating myself on REI as much as I can. Very motivated and ready to go! Looking to get my first 3-4 family unit with FHA (203k) sponsored financing. I am in CT and looking forward to meeting local investors to share some ideas and success / horror stories! Lets stay connected, best regards, Alex!