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All Forum Posts by: Brandon Morgan

Brandon Morgan has started 40 posts and replied 112 times.

@Kerlous Tadres yeah that's what I been trying to do recently I figured I need to find a way in somehow. And yes I am willing to connect!

Hi all! I am a new investor and I am from union county. As we all know prices around here are insane! I was wondering if there are any local real estate groups I could join or if anyone is willing to connect or work together and share information. this is a tough market for new investors and I am worried prices will continue to go up and this is the last time homes in this area will be affordable. I currently have one property out of state in a cheaper area but I definitely would like to own a property in Essex or union county as this is now a prime location that is currently rapidly growing. I'm open to any advice, connections past experiences etc.

Post: how to scale faster

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@Bryce Jamison that was very insightful. Thank you. 

Post: In need of contractors

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Hello all. I am a new investor investing in Scranton PA. I currently have one property and I'm looking to buy a second one soon. I am going to need more general contractors to be in contact with since I live out of state. Does anyone know any good/reliable contractors that they know or use that invest in the same area? Feel free to reach out and share info! Down to network and build a reliable team!

Post: How to finance a fixer upper

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@Nicholas L.  That makes sense. Tbh I like turnkey properties because I can rent right away without too much hassle.  But I have been reading that the forced appreciation from doing a rehab is where the money is at. 

Post: How to finance a fixer upper

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Hey all I am a new investor . I am now looking to buy my second property. My first property is a turnkey property in the Scranton area and is all rented out now. I am now debating if I should attempt a property that needs to be fixed up a little. However I'm not sure how that would work using a conventional loan. For example would I take out a full 200k loan for an old 100k property and use the rest of the loan to fix up the property? I'm just not 100% sure how that works or which type of loan/ financing to use. Also do you think it's better to invest in turnkey properties for this area or is finding a fixer upper a good idea as well? I'm open to any ideas, advice or experiences

Post: Fix up properties

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Hey all I am a new investor . I am now looking to buy my second property. My first property is a turnkey property in the Scranton area and is all rented out now. I am now debating if I should attempt a property that needs to be fixed up a little. However I'm not sure how that would work using a conventional loan. For example would I take out a full 200k loan for an old 100k property and use the rest of the loan to fix up the property? I'm just not 100% sure how that works or which type of loan/ financing to use. Also do you think it's better to invest in turnkey properties for this area or is finding a fixer upper a good idea as well? I'm open to any ideas, advice or experiences. 

@Alesandro Breguez DM me any details. I will let you know however I am waiting a few months to buy another property so I have time to increase my cash reserves. 

@Joe Hershkowitz yeah I think it depends on the condition of the home and the location. I will go over with my realtor for the exact comps to see if it's worth it. But overall I am willing to try because the prices of homes in that area are extremely cheap compared to what I'm used to in Jersey where I live.