All Forum Posts by: Courtney Merricks

Matt, definitely welcome to BP.... You will find that there is a ton of information on here, so make sure you ask plenty of questions. Just some food for thought, REI is not a get quick RICH scheme. Just continue to build relationships and be as active as you can on BP and within your local REIA, and REI Meet ups. Good luck and happy hunting...

@Sam Byrdwhat a great job! This project turned out awesome... What a blessing on being able to find a funding partner just from staging your property. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Congratulations!!!

Great post sir... I am definitely a true believer in the daily grind and hustle. I also believe in building a business that will be able to scale. I think you are on your way for sure. Keep up the great work!

Awesome job!!! Congratulations on completing your first big flip. Looking forward to seeing what's next for you... 

Welcome to BP @Earl G.... As some has stated, this is truly a community to gain and to enhance your knowledge towards REI... Good luck and happy haunting sir!

@Marni Berrow, congratulations on purchasing your first property. Patrick beat me to it with suggesting you contact @Account Closedto speak with him regarding Property Management. On the 14th of this month there will be a BP meet up at Nick's downtown Ft. Lauderdale Office, stop by and meet other BP Members.

Great job!!! Congratulations on your first flip... What motivation this bring to all of us newbie investors looking to jump in feet first with a fix & flip. Happy haunting for your next property.

Wow... not really able to help you at this point, but I think you should continue to pursue it until you find the answers you are looking for. Could be a great opportunity for you. Very interested in seeing what happens next! Good luck...

@Trina C. congrat's on just having the courage to get started and ask questions. Since, I launched my business in February one of the things I have been running into was not having enough funding to jump on a good deal when I found one. Being that I still haven't done my first deal yet, I am actively seeking hard money lenders because I feel that it would work best with my situation at this time. I also reached out to some college friends who I have a fantastic relationship with and pitched my idea to them to raise some funding, with funding I currently have to help with covering the rehab cost for a deal. Now of course, it has to be worth their wild and investment. To make a long story short, I am willing to give up some of the profit to see my dreams come to fruition. So, think about what you may be willing to give up out of the deal to make your first couple of deals happen?

Happy haunting and good luck with your business endeavor!!! 

@Sherry Hickey, I honestly do not have the answer to all of your questions, but I was at a BRIEA Meeting about 2 months ago where the Code Enforcement Managers were there for the city of Tamarac speaking to attendees on how to rectify code violations. They stated that they were very investor friendly and willing to work with investors. I may have the direct contact information for one of the managers. I will check my files to see if I still have their contact information for you. 

Unfortunately, it seem as though a can of worms has been open due the contractor starting the work on the roof without a permit. Are you guys still working with the realtor and his contractor? You and/or your partner really have to get involved and get this rectified as soon as possible, based on the number of days your property has been sitting idled. I say start making all of the necessary phone calls and go down to the City to ask those questions to someone in the permitting department yourself. If you don't trust what the first few contractors were telling you, call some more out to the property to see if you get the same answers. I wish you guys the best of luck...