All Forum Posts by: Alex Miller

There are 2 types of contractors- the retail friendly and the investor friendly.  The retail friendly contractor likes to charge a premium, get half of the payment upfront and operate under no written agreements.  The investor friendly contractor likes to provide service at bulk value prices, commit to timelines and budgets in writing and show up until the job is done.  The investor friendly contractor is also not listed on Angies List, Google, Zillow or probably even Facebook.  They know people at the local level and operate by word of mouth.  They don't spend money on advertising because they value repeat business.  I would hire an agent that is also investing who can give you quality investor friendly referrals.

@Alex Miller  let me know if you have any questions about the market here

@Alex Miller I’m a realtor and investor in St. Louis. I’d be happy to help

@Alex Miller Oklahoma City shouldn't be overlooked! Low price points, solid rates of return..

I've seen almost 100 deals in the last quarter meet the 1% rent to value ratio, all cash flowing, tenants in place, at under 100k. Something to think about! Happy to help answer questions etc. 

@Alex Miller I am also in KC and can help in that market. I am evaluating some properties in STL as well. @Hakeem Valles will be a great connection for you.

@Alex Miller We have been investing in STL for several years. Feel free to message me if you need any help or have any questions.

@Alex Miller We've been active in Kansas City for several years. Feel free to reach out if I can be of  help.

@Alex Miller There's a lot of investors in your shoes and not just beginners. Denver has just gotten so expensive that seasoned investors are pulling out. We've worked with a lot of people doing 1031's out of Denver and in to the Midwest. I'm not so sure about St. Louis though. The economic and demographic trends are week and the city has been unwilling to invest in infrastructure and economic development. I would have concerns about long term viability. If you're considering investing in MO, Kansas City would be a much better choice in my opinion. We've been active in KC for many years and know it well. I'd be happy to share my insights and help if I can.

Hello @Alex Miller,

I understand that Denver is a tough market to start your investment portfolio in. I think its a great idea to start your investing in the mid west. My business partner @Hakeem Valles actually lives in St. Louis, MO as well so he would be a great connect to start out with. He is not a realtor, but he is a RE investor and has been in the game for like 8 years, I know you are going to gain some value by connecting with him. Feel free to connect with me and reach out if you have any questions, but I look forward to hearing from you soon and hopefully you can make that work with my partner as well.

Thanks,