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All Forum Posts by: Eric Nguyen

Eric Nguyen has started 4 posts and replied 26 times.

Post: Hard to find deals in NJ

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2

@Lior Solomon

Thank you for your example. It's interesting to see that you can find deals close to 1% rule.

As Chris mentioned, can you please break down the expenses ? Do they include mortgage expenses ?

Post: Hard to find deals in NJ

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2

Hi @Lior Solomon

I am interested in knowing how you can achieve 7-8% cap rates. Would you be able give an example of your calculation.

As far as I know, tax rates are crazy in Bergen county, although it may sound "cheap" compared to other counties.

Post: Hard to find deals in NJ

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2

It's hard to find deals in North NJ that can even follow the 1% rule (not to say that people tend to say it's safer to follow 2% rule, which is impossible).

Only places where there are decent offers are in Newark, Jersey City as you mentioned but they come with high risks.

We've been looking for deals too but up to now we did not find a single one...

Post: Investing in the Wilmington, Delaware area

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2
@ Brandon C.:

I'd like to know more about Elsmere. If there is no free MLS in Delaware, what would you suggest me to look for properties ?

Thanks

Post: Tax strategy with donated properties.

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2
@David Krulac,
Can you share your techniques to find properties to buy and donate ? I am in the high tax bracket but found the technique very interesting :-)


Originally posted by David Krulac:
@Steven Hamilton II
And if you are in the 39.6% tax bracket and pay the 3.8% Obomacare tax penalty, the tax savings could be as much as 43.4%

Many people who use this tax donation technique are in the highest brackett

Post: Investing in the Wilmington, Delaware area

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2

Does anyone know if DE has free MLS like the ones we have in NJ (njmls and gsmls). Thanks

Post: Painting 3 rooms in Bergen Country, NJ

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2

Thanks Michael. I could DIY but unfortunately, I have to travel constantly for my main job.

Post: Painting 3 rooms in Bergen Country, NJ

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2

Hello everyone,

I have a 3 rooms that need to be repainted. Have called several contractors and they all quoted me around $2500 for the labor only. They said 3-4 days for two people to do the job.

I think the pricing is a bit heavy. So want to ask you what do think ? What price should I negotiate ?

I live in Bergen county, NJ. I understand that pricing here maybe higher than some other states due to the short distance to New York City.

Waiting for your advices.

Post: Painting my two bedrooms

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2

Thank you @Edward

Post: NYC metro BP meetup

Eric NguyenPosted
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 2

Last minute meeting at work so I can't come tonight but will definitely come next time