All Forum Posts by: Brent T Howell

@David L. Rhoiney I am also headed to Hampton Roads with a similar strategy in mind. Small multi-family is the goal. Norfolk and Portsmouth seem to have the most available, however Hampton seems to throw a couple every now and then. I have been focusing on Norfolk myself.

Alex,

So you feel that flood zones are just a no go for investments? Or do you have a certain way you approach flood zone investments? 

Nob and tube wiring I have heard about so I have already set a 1950s and above limit, however that is negotiable if the house has proof of upgrades. 

Hello Bigger Pockets,

I am coming from Alaska down to Virgina, and plan on jumping into a house hacking opportunity in Norfolk Va. Housing in Virginia is much different than Alaska as you might imagine. I am reaching out to find some information on things to look for. The average age of the homes I see for sale is higher than I am used to. I know asbestos is a thing in older homes, as well, electrical problems can be difficult to deal with. Also Norfolk is a flood zone and I have never experienced investing in an area like that. A/C unit inspections, Roofs being installed over old ones.

Any information of shared experiences from you all would be great,

Thanks!

Brent

I decided to get my own home inspection. A small bullet to bite in the long run. 

Thank you again to everyone's input. 

Wow, This is why I love this site. You all are so quick to jump in with good advise. I guess I will probably get another inspection done. The problem I have is that this is my first one so I don't have a "trusted" home inspector that I use. I guess I will have to do my research and as always err on the side of caution when making this decision. 

@Ronald Laurion - Thanks for the reference. I will give her a call in the morning and see what she has to say. 

Thank you all for the advise. 

Hello BP,

We just recently got an offer accepted on a house here in Anchorage, Alaska. The selling agent was quick and forthcoming with a previously completed home inspection from just 13 days prior. The way I figure is I have two options. 

1. Take that inspection and use it for my own and save myself 700 dollars. 

2. Re-accomplish a new inspection so to rule out any wrong doing.  

Taking option 1 I figure I will research the company and make sure everything is on the up and up. 

I know this is ultimately a personal decision however I trust what this community has to say so your advise would be much appreciated. 

Thank you very much!

Brent

Tom,

Welcome to bigger pockets! I love this site so much. The bigger pockets team and community has given me so much confidence and knowledge on real estate. I hope your real estate journey does well for you.

Brent

Hello everyone,

My wife and I are new to real estate investing, and are very excited about jumping into the forums. We are currently looking at small multi-family, single family, and townhouses in Anchorage Alaska. Should be moving within the next 2 - 3 years and want to have an established property rented by that time. I would love to get up with someone around Anchorage for a meet up or even organize a BP meet up locally.

Brent

Hello,

My wife and I are very interested in this event. I know it has already passed, but what are the chances of running it again or something similar in the future?

Brent T. Howell