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All Forum Posts by: Gerald McCullough

Gerald McCullough has started 12 posts and replied 43 times.

Post: Buying in rougher areas

Gerald McCulloughPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jackson, MS
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 14
Daniel being that you’ve managed property in those areas. What are some ideas you can think of that can improve that creates win win outcomes for everyone before the late payments, damages, and evictions? 

example: gift card if you keep if you pay rent on time 3 months. As a reminder you send weekly notifications. 

Originally posted by @Daniel Haberkost:
Originally posted by @Joe McGovern:

Hi BP!

I am looking for my first investment in Des Moines, Iowa (I live about 30 min away from DSM). I have found a property on the MLS where the numbers work great, but the property is located in a rougher area. This house itself was recently remodeled and is pretty much move-in ready. The houses around it look a little rougher. The house faces a park and is right next to a library.

I'm wondering how all you experienced investors weigh the factors of numbers working vs owning a property in a rougher area. What would cause you to pull the trigger on a property like this? Would you always avoid it? Do you think this is a good or bad idea for my first investment?

Thanks in advance for the help!

 Hi Joe, I don't own any properties in rougher neighborhoods but I have managed them in the past for others. My experience managing them is exactly why I don't own any (even though numbers look great on paper). 

Sure, some people make a killing off of low-end rentals but it is extremely time intensive and you would need to have your systems/processes firmly in place. Being that this is your first investment property it would likely not be a good place to start (unless you have some prior experience in management). 

Also, how long has the property been listed for? It's a challenge to find a turn-key property on the MLS that cash flows.

Post: Why Can't I find buyers for my package deal?

Gerald McCulloughPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jackson, MS
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 14

@Julian Lyons they've already seen them 

Post: Why Can't I find buyers for my package deal?

Gerald McCulloughPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jackson, MS
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 14

Hey BP family,

I'm here in Jackson, MS and I've acquired contracts on 6 properties for $250k which we are marketing package deal for only $234k and they are already rented producing $61,680 yearly which at my calculation is 3.79 CCR. Most of the properties have been renovated and properly taking care of by the owner. If you had the opportunity to bite at something like this what do you think will be making this go sour?

Post: Buying town-houses in MS

Gerald McCulloughPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jackson, MS
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 14

So we got this 2/2 set of townhouses for $127k in an upcoming part of North Jackson, MS. Contract has 3 more weeks left and would like to know of some ways to find investors. What questions would you ask ? The taxes are $2846 a year, rent avg around 950-1100 per month, units are 2486 sqft so they are pretty large and could have some value add room. Secondly there are sfh selling for $399k and up in the area. Please share your opinions and experiences.

It also looks like the last owner was struggling with his taxes

So I just had what might be a good deal for someone looking for a prime opportunity with cashflow with a 4 plex 2000 sqft. 1bd/1ba on 9831 sqft lot that could use some nice value add. The asking price $75k which is far pass my savings right now but they are bringing in $425 a door as is. Taxes are $1586 so tell me would this be a good deal to add to a portfolio?

Post: FIRST BRRR Complete! Details + Pictures!

Gerald McCulloughPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jackson, MS
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 14

@James Gates Do you have a property manager for them? How did you structure the partnerships?

Post: For those focused on BRRRR...

Gerald McCulloughPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jackson, MS
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 14
@Mike Dorneman how do you do it within 6 weeks ? What type of financing company are you using ?

Post: Getting into real estate flipping

Gerald McCulloughPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jackson, MS
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 14

Not if they start off wholesaling. I literally started with free ads on Craigslist. Got my first deal which was 3 properties from one seller. I sold 2 of them using owner financing to another investor and made $6k. Then from that same Craigslist post I was able to get my first buy and hold thru owner financing. So really anything is possible thoughts become things. 

@Matt Shields ok so that’s what I should be looking for to go ahead and get my first rehab funded. Thanks a bunch! Where are you currently doing deals at yourself ?