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All Forum Posts by: Eric Gerakos

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Post: Best practices for out of state investing?

Eric Gerakos#4 Real Estate Success Stories ContributorPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
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I personally would never buy a property “sight unseen” but that’s just me.

Post: Are investors still buying in California?

Eric Gerakos#4 Real Estate Success Stories ContributorPosted
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  • Costa Mesa, CA
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I only buy in California. If you know where,what and how to buy you can still get great returns.

Post: What would you do if you already had 100+ lower skilled workers

Eric Gerakos#4 Real Estate Success Stories ContributorPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
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Collections.....

I would like to invest in an unconscious community. Keep the tenants in a state of suspended animation. No late night phone calls. Rent always paid on time......

Post: Why push the BRRRR so hard

Eric Gerakos#4 Real Estate Success Stories ContributorPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
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Nice to see a more balanced look at the BRRRR strategy. I have always thought the risks of this and some other similar strategies are often greatly underestimated.

Post: Beginners Analysis Paralysis

Eric Gerakos#4 Real Estate Success Stories ContributorPosted
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  • Costa Mesa, CA
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Jalon,you don't need a LLC, coach, CPA or personal trainer to get started, lol. The important thing when starting out is to have a very clear goal. Not, "I want to buy real estate." Your goal will determine how you proceed. You've got this.

Post: Do Midweast Low Cost Good Rent Houses Defy Many Rules

Eric Gerakos#4 Real Estate Success Stories ContributorPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
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Michael, one thing to keep in mind is that while very inexpensive houses can look like cash flow kings on paper, the reality is that they are inexpensive for a reason. High vacancy and damage from renters can quickly turn those sorts of properties into money losing nightmares. My experience has been that it’s usually better to pay a bit more for a B neighborhood and the cash flow usually ends up being better with far less headaches.