All Forum Posts by: CJ Moulton

I am an amateur investor located in the South Jersey/Philly area, looking to connect with other like-minded individuals to expand my network and knowledge base. Would also love to collaborate and provide mutual value!

Hoping to connect with people who...

- Are passionate about Real Estate (Other areas of investing is a bonus!).

- Are willing to share tips, advice, and knowledge on the latest trends, markets, and strategies.

- Are open-minded, and enjoy learning new things.

A bit about me:

- Been investing in Real Estate for ~1.5 years, but investing in general for 5 years.

- My background is in Tech/Computer Science, as I am a Software Engineer. (Perhaps I could provide some technical value??? Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Automation)

- I focus on Long Term Investing (Buy and Hold, BRRRR, OOS Investing)

- Currently own 1 Single Family Property, but looking to expand into Multi-Family Properties.

Please feel free to reply here, or reach out to me directly! Doesn't matter if you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, I would love to connect!

Much love,

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quote from @Joe Funari:

@CJ Moulton Be careful not to get "analysis paralysis" looking at demographic data for any market. I have been an investor for over a decade and helping other investors (many OOS) buy and sell investment properties here in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. I would recommend that regardless of market you decide to invest in that you find a fellow investor/realtor that can help you purchase in the neighborhoods that make for ideal long term rentals. "Boots on the Ground" is much more valuable to you as a first time investor than looking at demographic data. We can help you select the right locations based on our years of experence as investors. Also, Dallas/Ft. Worth area is very strong for rentals because of the job market. Relocations to this area support this. U-Haul published data on top locations for one-way relocations. Look at the article here: https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/U-Haul-Growth-Metros-An...

If your interested in learning more why I invest here in the DFW area feel free to reach out directly to me. Words are free. Hope this helps.

I would've never thought to look at U-Haul data! Thats very smart!

Will definitely be reaching out, would love to hear more.

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Hey BP,

Looking for some great websites to use to gather information on different markets, especially OOS investing...

One of my personal favorites is "City-data.com", which was also suggested to me by a fellow BP investor!

Any insight is greatly appreciated, thank you in advance!!

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Quote from @Ify (Bobby) Anizoba:

Real Estate, Wellness, and Community Impact

As I move into 2025, I’m focused on deepening my faith and prioritizing wellness, mental health, self-control, and discipline. This year, I’m committed to creating balance in my life, letting faith guide my decisions both personally and professionally.

In my real estate journey, I combine my tech background with a passion for community-centered development. My focus is on affordable housing, especially mixed-use projects that serve both residential and community needs. I also diversify into alternative real estate, like self-storage, to stay ahead of emerging trends.

I’ve learned valuable lessons over the years, particularly the importance of clear communication and aligning expectations in partnerships. Today, I seek out like-minded individuals who share my values, focused on long-term success and making a meaningful impact.

What sets me apart is my dedication to creating real-world, tech-driven solutions that improve efficiency while benefiting both investors and the communities we serve. I'm passionate about teaching real estate in underserved communities and helping others build wealth through knowledge.

Looking Ahead: I’m seeking local and out of state investors, lenders, and professionals in the Atlanta area for STRs and MTRs, and in Birmingham, Phoenix, Columbus, Macon, and Augusta, GA for long-term rentals and small multifamily deals.

Let’s connect if you share my vision for creating real estate that not only generates wealth but also builds lasting, positive change.

Hey Brother,

I too come from tech and share a lot of the same interests you've mentioned.

Currently I am working on automating my work, to sort of 'build my team' before my 'team' even exists!

I am open to a like-minded connection!

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Hey BP,

I’m relatively new to the industry with about 1.5 years of experience, but I’ve already learned that automating common tasks is a huge game-changer for efficiency. So far, I’ve worked on automating things like tracking expenses, sending out emails, and setting reminders for important deadlines.

I’m wondering if anyone has any other suggestions for tasks I should look into automating to save time and streamline my workflow? Any advice or tools you’d recommend would be really helpful!

Thanks in advance!

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Hey BP,

What happens when an appraisal is higher or lower than the purchase price?

Lets say you put in an offer for a house at $200k, and it gets accepted. Once the appraisal is complete, the value is now $150k.

What exactly happens to that $50k? and vice versa, what if the value is goes up to $225k? Where does that $25k go?

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Much love.

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@Sean McKee, Exactly the type of insight I was looking for! Thank you, much appreciated!! I'll definitely check out that book too.

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Hello BP Fam,

What are the best ways to conduct meaningful research online on various areas you intend on investing in?

Obviously, you could "look it up", but I wanted to post this question to see if there are any specific websites or tools to use that would maybe beat just looking up an area.

Any insight is greatly appreciated, much love!

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Quote from @Edward Dean:

If you are calling the listing agents to try and have them represent you remember 2 things, 1) not every state allows for dual agency (where one agent represents both the buyer and seller) and 2) even if it does, why would that agent, who already has a relationship with the seller and a fiduciary duty to get the seller the best deal they can, turn around and help you get the best price you can? Dual agency rarely works in everyone's favor. You may be better off interviewing some buyer's agents who can represent you. Talk with other investors at RE meetups to see who they use/would refer or how they are getting deals.

For strategy purposes, assess what your market looks like and find a niche. If you are looking to get properties for under the asking price, then don't shoot for the super cute house that has a line out the door for the open house the first week it is on the market. That type of home will be more likely to get multiple offers. Try instead to find properties that work for you but are getting overlooked by other people. Could be homes that need work, maybe have a funky layout but is a layout that is great for splitting into a two unit property, etc. It also usually helps to have a reason why you are offering a low offer that you can articulate to the seller/listing agent beyond just "I want it for less than what you are asking". What I mean by that is you can use the condition of the home, the layout, what other homes in the area have sold for and why this home is the same (if it sold lower) or different (if it sold higher) or whatever other information you have at your disposal to show why your price, even though lower than what they are expecting/asking, is a good deal for them.

Read books like Never Split the Difference to help you further with strategy. It is not great for multiple offer situations but it is a good read for one on one negotiations.

Best of luck!

GREAT insight, thank you so much for your thoughts!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hey Everyone,

I recently got some advice where they said to allow your realtor to handle negotiations for the asking price of a property. However, I do not have a specific realtor in my phonebook. With that being said, I usually see a property listing and try to contact the realtor that listed it, but I don't want to assume every realtor is willing and able to negotiate the asking price of a property.

What are some ways to negotiate the asking price of a property down when either speaking to the seller or the realtor?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

All Forum Posts by: CJ Moulton

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