All Forum Posts by: Brian J.

I would just go and see what you are approved for. If that does not cover the cost of the house you want then wait. Working for a few months at a new pay scale won't really change your approval number.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Welcome!

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Quote from @Ben Scott:

Is the Boise market slowing down at all? I heard the market appreciated something like 30% last year.

On the podcast they said Idaho was the most expensive place to live! lol

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Boise, Idaho

Quote from @Gerald Pitts:

Quote from @Thomas Dempsey:

A great way to gain an edge in the STR market is investing in the listing photos. Whether this is just paying a professional photographer to do the job, getting a designer to give the place a little more life or both, highlighting certain areas of the home can do very well for its online traffic.

Have you tried any of the above before?

I see professional photos as a must. I scan right by listings with crappy photos unless I have little choice. Like I'm going to Auburn Al in a couple of weeks. They aren't that concerned with photos at all haha. But if someone is going to a vacation destination, they are looking more for something that stands out. Even if it's subliminal.

To me, it's way more than just the equipment. Photographers know angles / lighting /the best parts of the room to highlight.

It's a tiny investment compared to the value it brings.

To me it is the angles, lighting and edits that standout with professionals.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Congrats! Great return!

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Thank you both for your replies. This is in Akron, walking distance to the university.

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Listed for 360k

2 Single Family Homes (Built 1919)

1 Duplex

3 adjoining parcels

I would likely finance 75% and this would be my first investment properties. This would be used for student housing near a college.

Tenants pay all utilities.

4 Washers/Dryers/Range/Refrigerators come with properties.

All roofs approximately 10 years old. I am a Realtor so I would get 3/2 on the deal as well.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated. I have a couple investor friends looking into it but wanted to extend to the BP family.

Thank you!

Unit 1 1347 SF 3Beds 1 bath $930 (up to $960 later this year)

Unit 2 1184 SF 4 Beds 1 Bath $1200

Unit 3 1284 SF 4 Beds 1 Bath $1200

Unit 4 780 SF 2 Beds 1 Bath $780

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Welcome! I am an agent/investor in the Akron area.

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Though sometimes pushed back, closing dates are usually very accurate. You lose a lot of insurances when you do not use an agent and it is an off market property.

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Columbus, Ohio

All Forum Posts by: Brian J.

Brian J. has started 2 posts and replied 19 times.

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