All Forum Posts by: Jacques Edouard Dessejour Lapierre

Hello all, 

I am writing this post in search of a business partner to start a truck parking business in South Florida/Miami. 

I started in RE in 2020 doing wholesaling. I stepped back since 2021 because of school and all that. Now I am back with and looking to move ahead. Having experience from different types of industries I noticed a problem in the South Florida regions- trucks just can't find parking in South Florida. Drivers have a hard times parking to rest and when they do it's on highways and residential streets resulting in a public safety issue. I plan to build a truck parking to accommodate and increase the amount of parking spaces, however, I lack funding and have a hard time getting a lender to back me up. I would to engage in conversations that would bring this project closer to being realized.

@Matthew Utt I see. Well in that case my advice would be to find a contractor to handle the job. Do you happen to know any?

In my opinion this is the best way to lose less money.

@Matthew Utt I am sorry to hear that. I think I can help you, but what city is that? Drop me a message and I'll get back to you.

@Gabriel Miritello what deadline are you working with? I think I can help you.

Well it really depends. Some parts of the country can fine you or make you tear the unlicensed work apart. Using licence can add elements of trust and professionalism(that is debatable), but generally speaking licensed contractors are expensive, sometimes very expensive. This will increase rehab costs and can sometimes blow final asking price out of proportion. The result is that you can end up with a renovated house sitting there for months or years unless you cut prices but you'd still take in some loss.

An unlicensed contractor can be cheaper but can be less professional. Don't get me wrong some are professional they just haven't gotten their license yet. But they will save tons of money.

The trick is to balance cost and work quality. At least that is my opinion and think I am right because being a contractor broker I have witnessed some good some bad and some ugly. I also understand the balance of cost/work peferctly because I provide licensed contractors for the price of an unlicensed one. At least I try to and that is the whole trick of the game. Balance.

I hope my answer serves you well.

@Melissa Villegas as the others have put it it really depends on the area that your house is located in and by looking at the pictures all those they are small I could tell that you do need to upgrade your kitchen and the bathroom to 2021 standards this will have the effect of boosting rent price as well. If you are willing to do the upgrade and need some tips Reach Out.

@Melissa Villegas as the others have put it it really depends on the area that your house is located in and by looking at the pictures all those they are small I could tell that you do need to upgrade your kitchen and the bathroom to 2021 standards this will have the effect of boosting rent price as well. If you are willing to do the upgrade and need some tips Reach Out.

If you are a real estate agent that works with wholesalers, I want to talk to you.

Hello everyone,

I am a local investor in the Atlanta, GA area. My associates and I are looking to partner with a local listing agent. We are looking for distressed properties that need repairs. We are also looking for probates. Max market value is 500k and preferably single family homes. We are looking for diligent and professional. Send me a message with your name, your number and your email if you are interested.

Thank you.

@Kenneth Garrett this is what i use to determine ARV. I find them on zillow and even the county tax assessor website but my buyers keep down playing them and making me low ball offers.