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All Forum Posts by: Jake Kozul

Jake Kozul has started 37 posts and replied 78 times.

Post: Getting foreclosure holdovers out...

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

In your experience, what have you typically led off with?

Post: Getting foreclosure holdovers out...

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

Got a bid accepted on a foreclosure...great deal, downside is the people are still there. Any input as to what the most effective way I can coax them to leave so I can get to work on flipping it?

Thanks

Post: Leveraging Title Companies...

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

I am not purposing doing anything illegal or unethical...I have worked with title companies in my mortgage career for leads and it has worked fine, and does not overstep any ethical or legal boundaries. Getting an absentee owner list or something along those lines which Chris mentioned is a strategy more on line...something that I may not have thought of or explored...not $100 handshakes and comped trips to a gentleman's club for lunch. Cynical bunch this morning.

Post: Leveraging Title Companies...

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

I am aware that leads are everywhere. I use list services for my mortgage and existing business, however, in the effort to work smarter, title companies are willing to pull leads for you and a great resource if used correctly. To clarify the question: 

Has anyone found success in utilizing a title company for leads and if so how have you leveraged them to build your business?

Thanks

Post: Leveraging Title Companies...

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

Does anyone have any successful strategies for using their title company as a source of leads for property leads or other ways to partner with them to gain business? 

Thanks in advance,

Jake

Post: Best Way to Incentivize Contractors

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

Thanks for all of the insight everyone...very helpful.

Post: Best Way to Incentivize Contractors

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

I have preparing for a couple new projects, and have to use a new contractor due to capacity issues with the one I typically use. Has anyone had any success in cutting the contractor in on a percentage of the deal, or found a successful way to incentivize hitting particular time markers to ensure a smooth process (or at least as smooth as it can be)? 

Thanks in advance

Post: Harbour Portfolio LP?

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

Can someone forward me the Harbour Portfolio contact info as well...they own a property that my builder was inquiring about...I have not found any contact info for them either. 

Thanks,

Jake Kozul

Post: Short Term Rental....

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

I am looking to rent out a house I am going to renovate and flip in the Spring, but would like to keep the rent coming in as it is a solid house that just needs upgrades. Has anyone run into this scenario and have advice as to my options. 

Thanks

Post: Trying to put together contractors for flips in West Michigan...

Jake KozulPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Posts 85
  • Votes 13

Thanks Al and Brandon...appreciate the help.