All Forum Posts by: Fyzl Atmar

@Toni Staples that sounds great, I'll PM you. 

@Toni Staples Welcome to the community! I am in the downtown region but was born in La Mesa, It's a great town. My parents and my sister currently own in El Cajon and Rancho San Diego. If you ever need help with understanding the market feel free to reach out. I literally grew up watching the house prices rise, rise, rise and then dramatically fall in 2008. Its finally stabilizing here in San Diego albeit at a slower rate in the East County, making it a great place for buy and holds comparatively here in San Diego. I can see also why your choosing to do flips in that area as price points are low for San Diego. If your looking for contractors I know a good one in that area who also is an investor. Feel free to reach out anytime! 

Andrew Harker You most definitely can my man! Attitude and mindset are critical, once you have that and the diligence to find the deal based on your specific criteria you will succeed! If you need any help with any real estate concepts feel free to reach out and I'll do my best to help explain. Good luck Andrew!

Michael Reilly I would love to see this, thank you again!!

Mark Scheffler Welcome to Bigger Pockets! Good luck on investing utilizing your VA entitlement. Make a goal and then from there just stay focused, positive, and have realistic expectations. Use the mental training & conditioning you received in the Military and investing will be no sweat. My only advice is your going to need data, lots of market data. Utilize the MLS, Clist FSBO's, and public auctions to find the deals. Best of luck to you my man and Welcome to the game!

Ugwu Uche Congratulations! My advice is learn your area, learn all the condo names, and maybe all the developers. Spend some time really getting to know where you plan on focusing for clients. It'll give you the upper hand when you speak to clients who are talking to more than one agent, and sea you apart as a knowledgeable agent. Secondly, figure out a way to prospect every day including reaching out to local FSBO's, researching and calling Expired Listings, calling local probate lawyers and getting your name out there, and calling lenders to build relationships in hopes of getting REO's. The key thing is to be proactive, yes that means picking up the phone, emailing, or actually going there to speak with them. If you segment part of your day and keep at it the results will come. Reactive marketing is great as well, with pay per click ads, website leads, and the golden ticket referrals. But I find that being proactive will keep your business on the GO without you ever feeling like business isn't coming your way. Don't wait around thinking deals will come, go and find them. The phone is your best friend. I hope this helps! Congratulations again!

Lisa Taylor Welcome to the San Diego Market;)

@Michael Hayes

Awesome my man! That is a good reason, I'm still unfamiliar with Investor Carrots lead process. I'll look into it. Thanks!

Chris M. Thanks for clearing that up for me!! Much appreciated !

Lisa Taylor I went ahead and did some research on the MLS for Escala. I know the area well and for east of the 805 freeway it is a tad bit high on the HOA but it isn't as high as you would find in say fashion valley as you noticed. The condominium is beautiful and scenic I'll give it that and if you already enjoy living there then it would be a great home for you. With your financial outlook you can afford it and the rate is great! The only other side, and I'm just going to be brutally honest from the investor standpoint your purchasing the home at market rates of around 2005 pre bust in 2008. There is nothing wrong with that, it's a fair and average deal. The home will appreciate albeit a little slower than if you were west of the 805 or south of the 8 but your purchasing this as a residence and not from an investor standpoint. The HOA like I said is a little bit high for its location but after looking at the amenities offered it kind of makes sense tennis courts, lap pool, club room, etc.. But if you enjoy living here and find it to be central for your needs then it makes sense to buy. From an investor standpoint your buying at market value. I hope this helps Lisa. You can always reach out if you want to further discuss, always available! Just go to my site at fyzlgroup.com for my number.