All Forum Posts by: Ilir Livadhi

 Hi Sheryl,

Thank you for your advice. Currently I work as a Project Supervisor, we do rehab in multi-family units. Im reading a lot right now and this helps me a lot. 2 things I can't understand from properties I've looked until now ( which all requires a lot of work), 1- owners who wants to sell their property and tells me also the rehab price, which makes no sense for me,( even the rehab price for me, with a quick estimation is 30-40% less expensive then told to me. ), 2- Realtors that don't knows the ARV or rent price after rehab.

Thank you again 

best, 

Ilir

HI Anthony,  I'm new in the area but will be happy to connect 

 Thank you very much for your support. Really appreciate it. Really helpful 👌 

Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it. I will do e exactly how you said,  will wait and study. In U.S things changes a lot from France and the rest of western Europe. This gonna allow me to increase my budget for finding something that it's worth it. Also I can said that working as a project manager in renovation is helping me a lot. Thank you again and have a wonderful 2025 year. 

Hi everyone,

I’m new to the U.S. and excited to start my real estate journey! I recently moved from France, where I spent 8 years running my own house renovation business. I’ve handled almost every aspect of renovations myself—plumbing, tiling, painting, drywall, and general construction. The only thing I don’t do is electrical work.

Now that I’m in the U.S., I want to focus on house flipping as a way to break into real estate investing. I currently have $20K to work with and would love to get advice on:

1. Finding the Right Deals: What’s the best way to find undervalued properties or fixer-uppers in my area (Philadelphia)? Should I focus on off-market deals, auctions, or foreclosures?

2. Financing Options: With 20K, how should I approach financing? Would hard money loans or partnerships make sense for someone like me?

3. Building a Team: While I can handle most of the renovation work myself, I’d need an electrician and possibly a real estate agent. Any tips on finding reliable professionals in my area?

4. Market Insights: Are there specific neighborhoods or property types in Philadelphia that I should target as a beginner?

If anyone has been in a similar situation or has actionable advice, I’d greatly appreciate it!

Thank you