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All Forum Posts by: Donald Cooley

Donald Cooley has started 19 posts and replied 127 times.

Post: Hello I'm new to bigger pockets

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

Welcome to BP. There are tons of resources available here as well a great deal of experienced people that give great advice. Good luck with getting your business started.

Don

Post: Success by my definition.

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

Wow that is a amazing story and very inspirational. Thank you for sharing. I pray that you will be granted continued success and improving health for all! 

Don 

Post: New to the business in Michigan!

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

Welcome to Bp! You've come to the right place for help and guidance from plenty of experienced investors. I just got my first property using seller financing. Good luck in 2016!

Post: First property aquired

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40
Thanks all. Very pleased in the future opportunities, she is also good with seller financing which eliminates banks and opens more flexibility. Very excited to have the potential to scale the business.

Post: First property aquired

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

Thank you Amy

Post: First property aquired

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

Hi all,

Very happy to report after looking at many properties and making several offers. I finally had one accepted. I am excited to get started on our journey towards financial freedom. The seller also told my realtor that she had 3 more she plans to sell in the near future and she would be calling us before she puts them on the market. 

I'd like to say thanks to all, for the informative posts and blogs, and bigger pockets for supplying so many tools and opportunities to help us new guys get started. I look forward to using this site to continue to grow and scale my business. 

Post: Using Zillow

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

Thanks for the responses gentlemen I appreciate them. I was unsure, I will certainly due my due diligence and investigate as thoroughly as I can and get the rest from my agent. 

Post: Using Zillow

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

Hi all, 

Got a quick question for everyone. When using Zillow for analyzing or finding deals, do you find their "Zestimates" as far a arv and rental rates to be accurate or should I be cautious? Also would there be other ways that would go along with using realtor estimates? 

Thank you all for your time and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Don

Post: Private money lender and mentor Detroit area

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

I am looking for a private money lender and mentor to partner with in starting and growing my business. I currently live in New Baltimore Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. If you are interested please message me so we can talk and discuss a future partnership.

Thanks

Don Cooley

Post: New Member from Michigan seeking Mentors & Friends!!!

Donald CooleyPosted
  • Railroad Conductor / Future investor
  • New Baltimore, MI
  • Posts 130
  • Votes 40

Welcome to bp Derek. I'm also just getting started in the metro Detroit area. There are many great resources and networking opportunities available on here. Best of luck on your goals.