All Forum Posts by: Chris HartNova

@Greg Dickerson - Thank you for the quick reply.  I will respond to your PM shortly.  

@Greg Dickerson Thank you for this post.  I have been researching the area for about a year now.  Just about ready to get into the market.  I am considering the following areas - Rodanthe, Salvo, Avon.  What are your thoughts on those areas?  Found a property in Avon that I am interested in.  It is a 3/2 on the Oceanside.  Price per sq. ft. seems a bit high making it somewhat difficult to make the financials work.  Is there an average house size, number of bedrooms and price per sq ft that seems to work out best?  

I would also consider purchasing something as a long term rental or possible a double if they are available.  Have not seen many of them in the area but I might be looking in the wrong place.  

Any chance I could PM you or we could talk on the phone sometime?

Thanks again for sharing.  Really enjoyed this thread.

@Herman Hall - Thanks for sharing.  The $2m range is a little out of my budget for getting started.  

Trying to put my plan together now and have been looking at properties in the $250 - 500 range.  What areas are the best to consider?  Hatteras, Rodanthe, Waves ,Salvo? 

Can I PM you sometime in the near future?

Best - Chris 

@Luke Carl - Thanks for all the info and details.  Let me give some additional thought to your comments and put a little more of a plan together.  

I really appreciate your offer to spend some time and have a conversation with me.  I will PM you and maybe we can set up a time to talk.

There is a lot of information out there and it is hard to determine what is worthwhile and what you should stay away from.  Especially since I am new to this all.  My goal is to have something purchased in the next 3 - 6 months.

Best - Chris 

I am new to Bigger Pockets and real estate investing.  

Considering a vacation rental purchase in the Outer Banks, NC and have lots of questions.

Any thoughts on the area and if it is worth while to consider it for a vacation rental?  

What are the downsides to the location if any?  Upsides? 

Any recommendations on a good agent to work with in the area that understands the market and specializes in vacation rentals?  

Just trying to figure this all out.  

Thanks, 

@Michael Greenberg - Thanks for the advice.  Appreciate it.  Just sent you a PM.  Would love to see your spreadsheet and connect.  Best - Chris 

Hi All

I am new to BP and real estate investing.  I am interested in long term rentals as well as vacation rentals.  What is the best way to evaluate a short term vacation property when you are looking to purchase?  Are there "best practices"?  Is there a calculator available similar to the rental property calculator?  What is the best way to get started?

Looking to make my first purchase in the next 6 months.

Thanks

Hey Justin.  Welcome.  I am from Buffalo and just joined BP as well.  

@Michael Lester - Thank you.  Would love to meet sometime.

@Michael James - Thank you.  Will do.  

@Veni F. - Thank you.

Hi Everyone!  I just joined BP and love it!!!  Looking forward to jumping in and getting to know as many BP members as I can.

I am a entrepreneur and currently am a partner in a two technology based businesses in Buffalo.

I am new to real estate investing and I am looking to connect with other members in my area.  

I have a lot to learn but my plan right now is to get started and purchase my first rental property within the next 3 months.  I am interested in either a single or multi-family unit.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Best, Chris