All Forum Posts by: Emery Green

Ned Carey are you referring to a 50% rule listed somewhere on this forum or the BP website, or is this something that is specific to Baltimore?

Hello all, Just wanted to put it out there to all of you with whom I've connected on the BP forums so far that I'm about to set sail across the country and look forward to meeting you Baltimore REIers at the BWI meetup on 6/6! Can't wait to connect with you all, continue to learn from you and start earning my stripes in the Bmore market so I can give back as much as alive been given. All the best, Emery

Super Congrats Kim Coleman that's such wonderful news!!! I'll be following your progress as I know I'm at least 2 months behind you in my process. Please keep posting so I can hear about your progress!

Eliza Luna thanks so much for sharing your success story for us to learn from!

Thanks Joseph England for your feedback. And to clarify, my price range would be anywhere from $100-230k. Thanks in advance!

Hello all, I've hesitated to ask this question because I felt like it was cheating in a sense. But after having listened to BP podcast # 171 today with Ryland Tanaguchi, where he said that this question is kosher, I feel I have been given permission to ask. My question is: where are the best areas in Baltimore city to purchase BRRRR properties? My desired customer (tenant) is professional looking for an affordable and aesthetically pleasing living space. I've been attracted to Butchers Hill and upper fells point area, as well as Charles Village. But not being a resident yet and having not yet "driven for dollars" much, I'm not sure whether my gut is on or off. Also, to REALLY reveal my novice stature, it seems the BRRRR method employs using ones own cash out the gate, not a loan, correct? Thank you a million times over in advance for your feedback! Looking forward to meeting you Baltimore residents in about a month! Best, Emery

Kim Coleman Tamara V. Janet Voss Harry Zhou thanks so much for your congrats! I'm very excited! As for the inside, I'm not sure as it was done when I moved in. But I can say that the outside used reclaimed antique bricks from the north bay, repurposed, hand milled redwood pickets for the front yard and a lot of love and thought that went into a drought tolerant green space in both the front and back yard. I'm excited for the next person to come in here and love it as much as we have! Please send your friends for viewings during the week or this Sunday. Offers being accepted 4/29. Best, Emery

Hello all, I'm excited to introduce to you my first home flip who has become lovingly known as Beatrice. After occupying Bea in The San Francisco Bay Area for the past 3 years (West Oakland to be exact), and giving her the love and attention she deserved, we are ready to showcase her to the world and start a new chapter of our lives in Baltimore. We are thrilled with the results of our improvements to the front and back yard as well as our first attempt at staging! I'm excited to show you our work and share with you my first flip as a REI! If you're interested in this property or know someone who might be, please pass this listing along. Enjoy: https://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakland/1208-Wood-St-94607/home/1374938 Best, Emery

Andrew Holmes thank you so much for sharing your experience and insight. And I believe you're 100% correct. In my experience, the more time you spend getting to know your subject matter, the more quickly you become and expert. And I wholeheartedly agree that looking for a mentor should be a thoughtful process. Just because someone does REI doesn't automatically mean that they are the right person to guide you. I think it will be a bit like dating--get to know the person first before jumping all the way in. And "date" around, if you will so you know a good partner when you find one. I'm really looking forward to my upcoming move to Bmore so I can start meeting people and inundating myself into the world. And I'm also looking forward to having some advice to give newcomers in a few years! Much thanks again!

Hello all, I was wondering your thoughts on purchasing 1-2 rental properties Cash vs buying several with financing? Seems like having debt free income would be smart and an easy way to save $ to purchase more properties , but maybe I'm not thinking about this in the most savvy manner. Specifically, I'm looking for single family homes or small multi units in and or around the Baltimore area. What are your thoughts for this green investor? Thanks in advance for your response! Best, Emery