All Forum Posts by: Jay J.

Hey Brian ! Seems like the deal really worked out for you!!  

But, that refi process sounds a little '09 -ish, or is it just me..?
(I say that having the exact same thing happen to me)

 Ha, thankfully no. I still think a hard drop is coming, but I generally trade tech / semiconductors with options..

You've given me some things to consider for sure..  But, honestly, to me, its almost worth the money just to know the paperwork is done right..  and I think you and Cara make really good points about the level of 'professionalism' that comes with having an agent..

Same as above.. all good points. You both have definitely made me start to reconsider.. I guess there is more that goes in to the 'realtor' side of the equation. I mean, I've never sold a house before so I really have no idea what's involved.

yeah..  sh!tty old samsung galaxy. If I took the pictures, I'd use my good camera.. lol

Oh man..  that would be horrible..  but no, I don't think there are any 'special law's' like that.. 
well, I guess I don't really know if there are ...   {insert a timely comment from a Cincinnati Realtor.. lol}

Great Idea !!!  anything to get the ad 'seen', right..??

Here are a few pics of the house...

Hello all!  I'm looking for input and general recommendations...

I plan on putting my personal residence on the market in the next week or two. I've met with two different agents to kind of get a feel for what they would say (in terms of asking price, what they offer as an agent, any changes to the house, other recommendations, etc..)  They both offer pretty much the same thing in terms of agent % (5/6), asking price, selling methods, etc...  the one thing I did notice is that they both rely heavily on the 'internet', as they said..  basically meaning facebook, craiglist, etc..

...So, feeling that I'm pretty good with fb/craigslist, etc.. should I try and sell my house FSBO and work with whatever buyer I can find? I mean, I can do 90% of the same 'advertising' they can, and any listing service could too.. the house is in a pretty good neighborhood, good schools, and the market is still decent.. its a nice house (for a family, not an investor)..

So I guess I'm looking for some BP'rs that have sold a house FSBO to provide some input.. good/ bad stories.. etc..

..and any Cincinnati specific realtors have any thoughts they'd like to share would be appreciated too!!

Google is your friend..   :-)

1. Search using "live in flip" "podcast" site:biggerpockets.com
2. result --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/07/0...

As @Austin Fruechting said, I'd look in to the specific laws that are relevant in your state. I know there are some places (OH for example) where you have to give any interest earned back to the tenant. (assuming they do not destroy your place)..

This might be of some help -->

"In addition to complying with Ohio laws on security deposit limits and how (and when) the deposit must be returned to tenants, landlords in Ohio must pay interest on most security deposits at the rate of 5% per year, if the tenant stays six months or more."
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/security-de...

I don't get it..  what's the point?? 

 I mean, its not like the 'road owner' now owns the homes or anything.. (seriously, they just bought a bill bill, didn't they??) what are they going to do, make it a toll road??!!  lol

@Alec McCullough @Colin O'Neill @Mateusz Prawdzik @Brian Pulaski@Bob Razler 

Thanks for everyone's input !!  As Bob & Alec recommended, I've decided (I think.. lol) on a lighter shade of wood, almost gray-like..  

Its $1.49/sqft.. I just have to ask and make sure its ok for kitchens (potential wetness..) - lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-12-83-in-W-x-4-27-ft-L-Gisbren-Travertine-Embossed-Tile-Look-Laminate-Flooring/1000202009

In response to Mateusz & Brian's questions / comments -  Its not 'worth it' in time or effort to replace anything more in the kitchen. I've talked with my agent and there isn't enough upside to make it worth doing..