All Forum Posts by: Felipe Carrillo

@Alex Deacon Yep, that's why I'm trying to network with folks that are in the business.

@Chris Hopper thanks for offering to help. I'll send you a PM shortly to coordinate.

@Alex Deacon Thanks for the tip. That is definitely my plan, to use a GC to manage the project for me. I have a full-time job and it would be extremely difficult for me to manage the project on my own.  The reason why I'd like to hone in my rehab estimation skills is more for knowing how much to offer for a house at appointments. Do you have a recommendation for how to do this? What did you do when you start? 

Hi BPers,

I'm a recent investor in Houston. I've put three properties under contract in the last 6 months, and I'm currently looking for investors who have successfully done flip projects. I would like to discuss best practices in doing flips and get the opportunity to go to project sites as I'm looking to sharpen my rehab estimation skills.

In exchange, I will offer to help you in your project(s) by offering realtor services (I'm a licensed salesperson), running errands, or even contributing capital to a project if we are a good fit.

Look forward to chatting with all

Hi fellow BPers,

I'm looking for a professional abstractor in Houston to do a search of records for encumbrances on a property. Does anyone have a recommendation for someone that has experience on the subject, provides reports with a short turnaround, and has good rates? Any references would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! 

Hello BP,

I want to embark on my first direct mail marketing campaign using postcards, and I wanted to see if I could get a recommendation on postcard size based on what seems to get the most attention/calls. These are the postcard sizes that seem to be available:

• 5.47" x 4.21"
• 6 x 4"
• 7" x 5"
• 8.52" x 5.47"
• 11" x 6"

There is a significant difference in pricing between sizes and would like to avoid having to "over pay" but still get noticed.

Thanks in advance for the help!

@Kimberly Daughtrey My apologies for the delayed response. Thanks for your note. I'm in the early stages of property acquisition, but I'll contact you as soon as I get to the phase of defining in more detail the property management side of the deal. Thanks again.

@Michael Le thanks for the invitation. I have signed up for Tuesday's event. I'll look for you!

Thank you everyone for your recommendations.

@Steve Rozenbergthanks for the suggestion. Are there any investor groups you recommend based on your experience? 

Thanks

Hello everyone,

I'm a young professional in the Houston area new to real estate investing. I have been educating myself for the last few months using the tools offered by BP, and I'm now ready to start investing! I'm looking to build a team to leverage for my investing, and I was wondering if anyone could provide referrals in the Houston area for the following:

• real estate agent (investor is a plus)
• insurance agent 
• loan officer/broker
• contractor/ handyman
• attorney
• property manager / property management firm 

Thank you so much!