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All Forum Posts by: Cara Murray

Cara Murray has started 1 posts and replied 48 times.

Post: Which Kitchen Design Would Sell Better?

Cara MurrayPosted
  • Redding CA
  • Posts 52
  • Votes 22

Going with A. 1.Window in the kitchen. I own units with no kitchen window and have had tenants mention that it just feels weird. 2. Pantry. Don't give up the pantry. From a lady that gave up a pantry and then requested her husband to steal from the garage space to build a pantry :). 3. Island. nothing installed in your island. It gives you so much counter space. Another thing I wish I had done differently in my own home.

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Who are you using in Redding? Its always nice to hear positive things about local people.


 I use Eric Kloth out of Redding and he is stuck with us for this and our future home buying needs. We respect and trust him, and that is priceless to us. What is it you do in real estate in Redding? It will be great to build out community. Our end goal is to be back in Redding in the next five years. 

We have long terms holds in Shasta and Tehama county. Are your current investments in the area?

Who are you using in Redding? Its always nice to hear positive things about local people.

Post: Hello everyone, new to bigger pockets

Cara MurrayPosted
  • Redding CA
  • Posts 52
  • Votes 22

@Vince Violante where are you at in Northern California? 

I'm in the Redding area- I can refer you to a few commercial agents. How have you pulled comps for the property? For a 10 unit I feel like your numbers are high. I have seen 8 units going for under 1M. Just be prepared. What is the NOI? shoot me a message and I can get you the names.

Post: Help me decide please

Cara MurrayPosted
  • Redding CA
  • Posts 52
  • Votes 22

There are pros and cons to both markets. Mt. Shasta to San Francisco is not a quick drive. So you need to treat both as long distant properties. Don't set yourself up for "Oh i can just drive up and change the light bulbs". Make sure you are calculating all your costs for snow expenses if you are looking that far up. Best of luck to your new adventure. 

Post: New Member in Shasta County, Redding area of CA.

Cara MurrayPosted
  • Redding CA
  • Posts 52
  • Votes 22

Hi Cecil- We are also in Shasta County. We invest locally and enjoy being involved in the projects. A lot of conversations between you and your partner need to happen before you take the leap into investing. Along with some serious conversations with yourself. How involved do you want to be? What are you looking for equity or cashflow? Are you holding or flipping? and so much more. 

I saw a post not long ago about a meet up in Shasta County not sure if they will be doing more but its a good place to start. 

Post: Evictions are Illegal in California so I'm Buying Turnkey

Cara MurrayPosted
  • Redding CA
  • Posts 52
  • Votes 22

LA is in California.

But California is not all LA. 
You are using references that are discussing a single county.

I’m in California and invest completely in my local markets. What LA does has nothing to do with the way I manage my properties. 

Post: What is the market like in Redding, CA?

Cara MurrayPosted
  • Redding CA
  • Posts 52
  • Votes 22

HI>>> We invest in Redding and surrounding areas. There are so many options when investing in real estate. What are your plans? so I can try to give you relevant information. 

Is it bare land? Does it have utilities? The utilities can cost you over $50k alone. You will be in over $100K to build. Building a Tiny home is not going to get you long term tenants. Have you thought about using that money as a down payment on a house or better yet a duplex. Do you own your primary residence? If not go look for something that has multi units and get a first time home buyers loan.