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All Forum Posts by: Chad Carrodus

Chad Carrodus has started 21 posts and replied 117 times.

Post: Metro Atlanta Capital Partners: What do you look for?

Chad CarrodusPosted
  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 90

I've been "collecting" and analyzing multifamily deals in my hometown of Atlanta for quite some time. I'm very familiar with SFR, but have surface knowledge of expectations when it comes to multifamily. I've found great cap rates, ROI, NOI, etc...I just need to ensure I'm looking for the right things and when those things come around, I need a network to make it happen.

Some primary areas I'm interested in:

-Thoughts on Section 8 multi-family

-Investors interested in areas surrounding Mercedes-Benz dome (English Avenue, Vine City...AKA The Bluff)

-Target financials

-New constructions vs. fix up vs. as-is

-Syndications/fundraising/private money/loans/etc.

Post: Atlanta GA Duplex for sale!!

Chad CarrodusPosted
  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 90

This was a good one...keep me posted if you have other properties come up. [email protected]

Post: Best software for real time analysis?

Chad CarrodusPosted
  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 90

I'm looking for software to analyze potential rental properties in real time. I have tried Realeflow and DealCheck. Pros and cons to both. I liked the fact that Realeflow automatically pulled public records and property history while also having a SCRUM board feature. I liked that DealCheck automatically determines rental estimate and calculates a cap rate based on assumptions I provided...and it normally gets relatively close to the cap rate I get when using my Excel sheets and formula. It's a good way to skim properties and checkout which ones I need to take a look at for further analysis. 

Although, there were many times when the rental estimate was unavailable. Plus, sometimes inserting the properties into DealCheck is more trouble than it's worth especially if the rental estimate is unavailable. At that rate, I could use Rentometer to get an idea of rental est., put it in my spreadsheet and get an answer–– which is what I resorted to. 

IDEALLY, I'd like a software that scans MLS in real time and automatically imports and analyzes properties (using customizable assumptions) that fit my criteria while also tracking changes in property status, new listings, etc. Project management, SCRUM, additional users would be amazing but a secondary requirement. 

We are trying to close on 3-4 houses per week, but because it's for a large portfolio with the specific focus on turnkey rentals it has to meet a very specific financial criteria. When I am negotiating deals with sellers, we're missing new opportunities to buy. However, if I had a software that preliminarily analyzed the current market, I'd be able to focus on deeper analysis of specific properties.

I apologize for all of the context! Any tips on software or general processes would be greatly appreciated.

Post: Here's an opportunity you don't see every day!

Chad CarrodusPosted
  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 90
@Jay Hinrichs Hi Jay— what is HML?

Post: Here's an opportunity you don't see every day!

Chad CarrodusPosted
  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 90

CliffNotes Version

  • Generous profit share opportunity in exchange for advice
  • Ongoing flow of private lending opportunities
  • Confidently invest in the booming metro Atlanta market––regardless of where you live––and have the vast resources and local intel of a lifelong area native

Some Details and Context

I am a technology entrepreneur, as I most recently co-founded an app. I love my job and what I do, but my long term goal is to shift my career into real estate after this startup is acquired and possibly dabble in local or state politics. That's an entirely different story, but I'd like to get my feet wet in real estate because I've been watching it from the sidelines for what seems to be my entire life. I was born and raised in one of Atlanta's northern suburbs (Marietta/East Cobb) and have extensive knowledge of the schools, neighborhoods, areas, etc. I truly do love this area and as a lifelong resident, it's so exciting see the growth. But as a businessman, the idea of being on the ground floor of something that's growing so much is even more exciting. That's where you come in.

I find myself always looking for deals for fun, but as I keep finding them and realize the potential, I just had to start getting in on them. So that's what I did. 

I have a friend who's getting started as an Realtor on an established team here in Atlanta and she's super eager to build her pipeline. She set me up an FMLS portal and I found a handful of properties that I will be running comps on and looking at in person. All of the properties I'm finding are really just in need of cosmetic fixes (from what I can tell so far) and the sellers are in some sort of distressed/special circumstance.

With that being said, I'd love to find a partner to guide me through the process of finding/structuring private lending (or being the lender yourself), calculating an offer, and generally advising me on the investment. Basically a mentor with equity.

I think this would be beneficial to this person for a variety of reasons. For the sake of explanation, let's just say this person is YOU. I am willing to offer a generous percent of net profit for your guidance and if you were to also serve as the private lender, you would profit on that end as well. I would directly manage the project and do all the "dirty work" it entails...plus, since I am physically in the Atlanta area, we would minimize labor costs by having me be the one to lay sod/paint/clean/personally oversee reno. Also, I am very well connected in the area so for the things I can't do...I know someone who can, leaving the job to be done well for a fair price.

It'd be a great source of passive income (more or less) for you, in exchange for a couple hours of your time answering questions and injecting some input throughout the process. Because I've been researching this for years in my spare time and reading books, podcasts, networking, doing a down to the studs reno on my own house, etc., I can say with confidence I have a solid understanding of what needs to be done and how to do it. However, I am also the first person to acknowledge that to fully understand something you need to actually do it. The best way to "do it" is to give someone whose done it vested interest.

Plus, you never know. It may be the beginning to an ongoing and lucrative partnership.

Who do I need to connect with?

Post: I found a property...now what?

Chad CarrodusPosted
  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 90

I found a property on Craigslist that is being offered by a wholesaler. Good location, good comps, good potential. Assuming we got out the door around $85,000, put $20,000 into it, and sold it at $140,000...it's not massive but I figured it'd be a good place to start. 

What are my financing options here? I'm willing to put forward 100% of the grunt work, but I also need 100% financing whether that be through private money or hard money. 

Anyone in the metro Atlanta area willing to discuss this?

Post: Looking forward to connecting! (New member Atlanta; OTP North)

Chad CarrodusPosted
  • Realtor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 90

Hi everyone! 

I was very pleased to discover this incredible resource and all it has to offer. I'm most excited for the networking aspect, in hopes to develop countless lucrative relationships with people like you!

I was born and raised in Marietta (East Cobb) and have extensive knowledge of the schools, neighborhoods, areas, etc. With a background in digital marketing, branding, and technology I am currently serving the a co-founder & COO to an event based social platform. However, I am looking to get my feet wet in real estate as an additional source of income.

I'd like to connect with local investors, contractors, and real estate professionals to serve as potential partners. I bring vision, grit, insight, network, and significant digital marketing knowledge.

Feel free to read more and connect with me on other platforms!

Personal Website

LinkedIn

All the best, 

Chad