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All Forum Posts by: John McSherry

John McSherry has started 6 posts and replied 53 times.

Post: Mother/Daughter full gut flip in Howard Beach, Queens NY

John McSherry
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  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Howard Beach.

Purchase price: $485,000
Cash invested: $120,000
Sale price: $855,000

Full Gut flip on this single family (mother/daughter with permits). Everything was replaced except for the roof, all windows, utilities, kitchens and bathrooms. Had violation issues from previous owner, all was cleared and sold for top dollar in the midst of the pandemic.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Very hot location.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Through my sphere of influence and sticking to the numbers to buy right.

How did you finance this deal?

Hard money

How did you add value to the deal?

Complete full gut and opened the floorplans

What was the outcome?

High profit, but long hold due to violations.

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Ran into violation and contractor issues, which improved operations on future projects.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Brokered the deal myself

Post: Full gut renovation in Garden City, Long Island New York

John McSherry
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  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Garden City.

Purchase price: $555,000
Cash invested: $80,000
Sale price: $750,000

Great flip in top Long Island neighborhood. First deal died at 6 months, then taken off the market to renovate the basement.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Multiple exit strategies. Ability to move into it or rent it if needed.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Broker relationships.

How did you finance this deal?

Hard Money

How did you add value to the deal?

Opening up the space and a full gut rehab

What was the outcome?

Good profit, new deals and experience in a neighborhood of interest.

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Challenges with the basement and some areas need a basement renovation. Know your neighborhood of interest and know which renovations are a must.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I represented myself as a broker

Post: Long Island New York, Wholetail acquisition

John McSherry
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  • Investor
  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Levittown.

Purchase price: $345,000
Cash invested: $5,000
Sale price: $453,500

The property didn't need any major rehab, just legal work, permit correction and cleanup.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Understanding of local single family & mother/daughter market

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Cold Calling

How did you finance this deal?

Cash

How did you add value to the deal?

By correcting all of legal and safety issues.

What was the outcome?

Quick sale

Lessons learned? Challenges?

I learned about local zoning and set back laws that have recently changed.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

No

Post: Nassau County Meet-Up

John McSherry
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  • Investor
  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13

Hey Guys! I have a prior engagement out east. Sorry I cant make it!

Post: Anyone here from NYC looking to make connections and invest

John McSherry
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  • Investor
  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13
Hey @Eric Chiang, reach out if you’re interested in flipping! John

Post: Long Island newbie looking to network with other locals

John McSherry
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  • Investor
  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13
Hi @Sheryl H. Welcome to BP! You’re in the right place! I fix and flip in Long Island. Let me know if you have any questions about getting started. John

Post: My Introduction from New York

John McSherry
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  • Investor
  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13

Hey @Diego Navarro, welcome to BP, you're in the right place! What part of NYC are you interested in?

John

Post: Hello from a REI newbie in New York

John McSherry
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  • Investor
  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13

Sounds good @Casey Sung Lets grab a coffee soon!

John

Post: Hello from a REI newbie in New York

John McSherry
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  • Investor
  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13

Hey @Casey Sung, welcome to BP, you're in the right place! I do a lot of business in Queens and Nassau, lets talk!

John

Post: New Member Introduction

John McSherry
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  • Nassau County, NY
  • Posts 56
  • Votes 13

Hey @Joseph A., ok, great. lets link up!