All Forum Posts by: James Wilcox

Hi BP friends, Sara Rose here! I'm a long-time, local licensed real estate agent in Franklin, TN - Transitioning from residential to focus on wholesale real estate investing, where I source properties for the Greater Nashville area and connect them with qualified investors looking to fix-and-flip and/or buy-and-hold. Real estate investing should be exciting, not overwhelming, so I seek to serve! I aim to streamline efficiencies by aligning our offerings with your buy box.

I want to connect with investors looking for their next property, agents who have clients looking for investment properties, contractors looking for business projects or personal flips, and everything in between! Yes...we get lipstick deals occasionally! ;) I'm now actively building a network of motivated sellers and investor buyers to facilitate quick and efficient wholesale transactions.

* As far north up to the Kentucky line

* As far east as Lebanon and Murfreesboro

* As far south as Mount Pleasant, Lewisburg, and Shelbyville

* As far west as Dickson and Burns

@Scott Trench Thanks for the intro post with guidance, I appreciate you!

I look forward to connecting!

I am still in the initial stages of my research, but Owensboro made into the list while choosing candidates based on cities with diverse economy with significant industries for an LTR. However, I also understand that lower housing cost may saturate the rental market. 

While trying to understand your thoughts on this, why did you think out of state investors would not consider it?

:) 

Yeah, I started off around Reno,NV & Tempe, AZ, but I think the median prices look way higher, so I am beginning to look and research around the areas of Fort Smith, AK,  Cleveland, TN and Ownsboroo, KY

Hello,
I am moving from California to Kentucky for work possibly before March. I was wondering if anyone knows which areas/cities are best to buy a house. I am thinking a 2-3 bedrooms and minimum 2 bathrooms. My work is located in Louisville, Kentucky but I don't mind driving 20-30 or a little more. Budget wise I would like to stay below $220,000 for the house. 

Any expertise/advice from anyone would be great! :) 

-Miguel Suarez

Hello, 

I am fairly new to this idea and have wanted to invest in a STR. I travel to the RRG often for outdoor activities I enjoy. I am interested in purchasing a cabin that I can use but also rent out. I would love for it to cash flow. The cabin I am currently looking at is a two bedroom (one room is a loft) with one bath. It is located in a recreational community so other cabins are around it. The cabin was built in 2021. The mortgage would prob fall around 1600-2000 range. I have researched the Airbnb avenue in terms of what's required, etc. The cabin sits within a 15-20 minute drive of most popular activities that RRG has to offer. My question is what is the market like down there for successful rentals? Cash flow possibilities? Thanks!

@James Wilcox I'm in Hopkinsville, KY. Southwestern KY about a hour away from Nashville. Are you located in KY?

Nice deal. How's the cashflow going so far? Lexington, KY certainly an underrated STR market.

Hello James. I believe my price is fair with the comps in the area. Yes, I’m using TheGuarantors platform for long term and Waivo for midterm and short term tenants instead of a traditional deposit. 

I've been listening to the bigger pockets podcast for a while now, and want to be a passive investor. I'm 23 with a decent paying job that I've worked at since graduating college. The more I learn about investing in real estate, the more I become overwhelmed by the amount of options there are. I'm looking to begin investing around summer 2025, and want to be as educated as I can be before pulling the trigger. I live in a small town in KY, real estate is more affordable here than in larger cities, so I'm thinking that I should start out investing locally. I'm looking for a cash flowing asset, and need to become more educated in how to analyze a deal and be able to conservatively find deals that cashflow. Any good books for analyzing deals, finding cash flow, or just a good beginners guide to real estate?

Hello Rob! 
Yes it’s lots of things going on in Louisville Kentucky! The new hospital is one reason I decided to do midterm renting. Although, I’m having a had time getting a traveling professional in my property. I have it currently on Furnished Finders, Turbo tenant, and ale Solutions.