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All Forum Posts by: James Austin

James Austin has started 21 posts and replied 143 times.

Post: Bought for $100,000 under contract for $185,000.

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

Fantastic!!!

Post: Canadian buying a rental in the State of Florida entity question

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

@Maripier Carignan don't quote me but I believe you have to set up at least an LLC or register one with the state of Florida

Post: Investor from Cleveland Ohio

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

@Darius Jones Welcome to BP!! Looks like your already in the thick of it, but there is always more to learn and do, this is the one place with a vast amount of individuals who are very knowledgeable, along with a lot of resources.  

Post: New member in Virginia

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

@Christopher S. welcome to BP!! as @Dave Visaya mentioned everyone here is willing to help out and give advice, don't be afraid to ask questions!!

Post: New Member from Albuquerque

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

I agree with @Trexie E. you can definitely find a lot of people here willing and wanting to partner, also don't be afraid to ask questions, or go to the education tab and get some knowledge. Welcome to BP!!!

Post: Forming an LLC

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

@Melissa N.

http://smallbusiness.findlaw.com/incorporation-and...

this one is a little long but it should give you the information you need

from what I can tell you are allowed to do business out of state as long as you register with that state.

Post: Michigan Purchase Agreement

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

For those of you who are wholesaling in Michigan, which contracts are you using for buying and assigning? Any information would be appreciated. 

Post: RE: How to find off market properties

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

Your most welcome @Melissa Gittens

Post: RE: How to find off market properties

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

I have not but from research usually around 5 to 10 a lead, someone else may be paying less, you can market to them through the same routes as craigslist and such. You can use trial and error see what gets you the most bites. I just had a thought too maybe try fiverr?  

Post: RE: How to find off market properties

James AustinPosted
  • Real Estate Professional
  • Plainwell, MI
  • Posts 144
  • Votes 31

@Melissa GittensYou can use avenues like cragslist, facebook, and others, put up signs or look for expired listings. You just have to be creative and get them to come to you, some people use "bird dogs" and pay a small fee for deals that they come up with. Go to the court house steps and find probate.