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All Forum Posts by: Mark Cruse

Mark Cruse has started 33 posts and replied 1169 times.

Post: Need a great property manager/management in Baltimore (sec 8)

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

Good luck. Everyone I've hired in Bmore has been incompetent.

Post: Cost effective granite?

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

@Rick Baggenstoss

Thanks for the advice; I will surly look into all that. Yes, I'm trying to sell quick so I want nothing ugly. I'm learning so much with this project.

Post: Cost effective granite?

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

I've begun my first flipping venture in MD. I'd like to know where the best deals on granite would be in my area. I want it nice but need to stay within budget.

Thanks

Post: LLC for each property?

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

In MD, it's $300 a year...........

Post: $75,000 for maximum cash flow. How would you do it?

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

With the right amount of experience and resources many who wholesale and rehab make that much and more. I know my share of those who flip back to back, making nearly 50k on up in under a 3 month spread. It's a lot to it though. Good luck. I'm former Navy myself.

Post: Went to first REIA meeting

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
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I checked it out this morning. Very impressive. It's a win win for newbies.

Post: First Rehab?

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

I found a new lender. LOL

Post: Hard Money Lending to purchase a rental

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

If HM is so risky for even flips, why do people use them? I know its hard to get traditional financing, but what's best for rehabbers? Is it their own funds or private money?

Post: Went to first REIA meeting

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

Wow, this was a hell of a convo. Actually, I'm attending the DC REIA this Saturday. I know multiple members and am finally going to see what's happening there. Also, that BWI meet up sounds great. Eventually, I will get to one that I heard focuses on southern MD. For me, I'm not the type to pay anyone thousands of dollars for anything like that aside from what I did in college. I know so many that have never paid a dime to anyone who are very successful. However, there are many many people that need that type of guidance. Personally I'm the type that listens to most while trying to pull something positive from any situation. I'm working on my first flip so networking has a high priority right now. I will keep you all updated on how it goes.

Post: Tax Strategy???????????

Mark CrusePosted
  • Investor
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • Posts 1,210
  • Votes 1,610

@Stevie B. If it's convoluted maybe I can clear it up for you. What part is not clear? Also, please elaborate on what the very bad idea was?