All Forum Posts by: Gregory Kraft

Quote from @John Gordon:

We are looking for a tax accountant and bookkeeper for a real estate construction company who will also be diving deeper into the commercial world.  Who should I be talking too?

Thank you!

Hey there! My dad and I run an online bookkeeping business. We would be happy to talk with you more about your bookkeeping needs! 

What’s the best way to reach out to investors that need bookkeeping help? I’m an online bookkeeper and I’d like to work with investors, because I eventually would like to get into real estate investing. 
Also, what services do you use for bookkeeping? Do you use other accountants/bookkeepers or do you do it yourself?

Hey everyone! My business provides online bookkeeping services to small businesses and real estate investors. We do monthly services, clean-ups, and can help set up Quickbooks Online accounts. We work with anyone in the USA since we are a remotely operated business. If anyone is interested, feel free to reach out to me!

Hey everyone. What are some cities that are very landlord friendly? Looking at Tampa, KC, and Indianapolis right now. Any thoughts and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone have experience using private money as a down payment for owner finance deals? I’m looking for seller-finance opportunities, but don’t have the money for down payment, fees, and/or repairs. Any advice on finding private money? Maybe there are private money lenders here?

Quote from @Jeff Copeland:

I'm a broker in the Tampa Bay area, and I'm of the opinion that no special skills are required of your agent to present an offer that includes seller financing. 

Yes, you need an investor-friendly agent who understands investment property underwriting and understands financing in general (but you'd need that even if you were using "normal" financing). This post may help clarify what I mean (you might even consider sharing it with your agent): https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Admittedly, wraps and subject-tos are more complex. But seller financing is relatively simple; In many ways simpler than conventional or commercial financing. 

Hi Jeff!
Thanks for that article. I will read it in just a bit. What I am looking for is exactly what you said, an investor-friendly agent. I think i just want someone that has done deals with creative financing. An agent that knows more about creative financing than me. I've been learning a lot about owner financing for the last few months. I can not get a bank loan, so really, owner finance is my ticket into multi-family investing.

Quote from @Mya Toohey:

@Gregory Kraft

Hi Gregory,

I am a Realtor, in the Tampa Florida area. I have experience with creative financing. Are you looking to use Hard money, private money, seller financing, lease options, tell me how I can help!?

Hi Mya!
I am looking to buy my first multi-family property. Thinking of something 4 units or more. Needs to cash flow and I would need it to be seller financing. I have never bought any property, don't have the money to do so, and don't qualify for loans. If I can just structure a seller-finance deal to make it cash flow, that is my goal. I know i will need to get private/hard money for fees, closings, repairs, and down payment. If there is anything you can help me with, it would be greatly appreciated.

I want to go buy multi-family properties using owner financing and/or subject to. Looking for agents that can help me find properties on the MLS and know how creative finance works. Are there any agents here that can help me out? I'm in Southern California, so I'd like to invest out-of-state. If you're an agent in any of the cities I'd like to buy in, or if you work in other cities, please let me know. I'd love to connect with you.

Areas I’m looking at: 

Tampa, FL

Dallas, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Kansas City, KS

Sioux Falls, SD

Also open to looking at other markets if they cash flow. 

Hey everyone, I’m just starting to learn get into the real investing world. I’ve recently been reading more real estate investing books and listening to the Bigger Pockets Real Estate Podcast. One thing I’m interested in is seller financing. Anybody have any stories where they were able to use seller financing in a deal? Do you use this method of financing often? Would anyone recommend using this method to get a first deal under contract?