All Forum Posts by: Derrick Atkinson

@Brian Adams great thank You I will reach out to him,

What are some good landlord friendly, easy to use, cost effective websites or apps to use to receive rents?

@Bryan Drury thanks for the advice, and yes I want to stay away from student loans, but my issue is that I have no one to help me to help them on their Rehabs, but I believe that I just have to be confident and have patience and be taught by the online YouTube tutorials, thanks.

@Dave Kinkade I agree and yes those trades I'll definitely stay away from, thanks for the info you should do a forum,

@Dave Kinkade thank you your reply is very motivating I just have to face my fear of messing up, take my time, think it through, 3 step process to getting started, thank you greatly.

@Tariq B. this article is perfect, I have an open house at one of my local technical schools this Thursday, I'm looking to gain knowledge in the carpentry trade, but I've been struggling because the thought of school loans and wondering if I should stay hands off is battling with the DIY concept. I am one, that once I learn something I am like you, I become a perfectionist and I feel that I will greatly enjoy that rewarding feeling. I just want to know is it worth it to go to school (pay more loans) or should I just use YouTube to teach me but I must say that I perform better through the more traditional way of schooling. I am really only looking to lay tile, lay floors, hang drywall, cabinets, and ceilings, countertops etc....everything else I will outsource (electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, roofing). I am greatly encouraged by your testimony, I just wanna have my mind made up by Thursday?

Thanks for a great article 

@Mags S. I have a duplex within the four block radius and I have a triplex 2 blocks up from the four block radius right off of broad st, which is only about a 5-10min walk to campus.

@Mags S. as investor it really helps knowing that area as a whole.

@Mags S. Yes, you can still find deals as the market is starting to spread further. As enrollment grows, students are now getting a bit more comfortable and looking for housing beyond the four block radius from the campus, which for travel is still convient and close enough to get to campus.

@Mags S. ok wow that's strange, and yes the perfect fit is always key, I'm actually investing in the Temple U area so I'm trying to find the safest and easiest to use security system for the students as well as provide comfort to the concerned parents.