All Forum Posts by: Jeremy Helsabeck

Hi Everyone. I’m in the process of hiring a full service property management company while purchasing a couple out of state investment properties.

I wanted to see what the best questions to ask the property management company prior to officially hiring. What are the questions you guys always ask when searching for a property management company?

All feedback and responses are much appreciated!

@Frank Patalano

Not knowing where to start my first investment property. I’m in the process of a cash out refi, living in the Denver market, and wanting to invest the money in a property in another market of the country to make my money go further. I’m concerned that I can’t find the right city and property.

So I find myself looking for properties non stopped, but fearing it’s the wrong city, wrong price, wrong kind of home, wrong neighborhood in the city, etc.

I’m also conflicted on if I should just purchase one property in all cash, or try to get two properties with 20-30% down.

My goal, assuming I ever officially get started, would be to work towards multi unit properties and build a nice portfolio. I have a great job that pays well, and my commissions which are half my income aren’t even being counted for another year, so in theory a year from now I can double down with twice the income and grow more quickly...but I just need to get started with the right property.

Help! Lol

@Bevla Reeves

Thank you for your feedback!

@Connor Williams

Message me? I can’t figure out how to start a message. I’ve just been using the mobile app for a day or two.

I’m looking for some feedback or suggestions on the best strategies to find off market properties for sale, residential or commercial.

I find myself feeling unconfident about the best practices and would very much appreciate some others feedback from their successes on how they've found off market properties, pre-foreclosures, foreclosures, and FSBO's.

Thanks in advance!

@Connor Williams

Hi Connor, I too am in the process of analyzing another package deal that is turn key and fearing it’s too good to be true.

I’m beginning to look towards a small apartment complex myself as well.

I’ve sent you a request to connect. Would love to chat more perhaps if you’re interested.

I’m in the process of purchasing my first investment property. I want to begin to prepare for the second property and wanted to know when the income generated from the first property can be counted as income to qualify for a small mortgage for the second property.

Does anyone know specifically when the rental income can be counted as income for qualifying for a new mortgage loan?

@Reggie Maggard

I’m all ears for the right opportunity to work together with someone more experienced.

Hey everyone. I’m new to bigger pockets. I’ve been working in real estate and real estate tech for the past 7-8 years and live in the Denver metro area. 

Because the Denver housing market has been so strong over the past 5-6 years and I was fortunate enough to purchase in 2013 before things got really crazy, I have a decent amount of equity in my home. I’m interested in taking a portion of that equity and hoping to begin my real estate portfolio. BUT, the question is where to invest...

I do not want to invest in the Denver area due to property costs, so I’m hoping for a few suggestions on location and what to specifically look for in a property or two. Any thoughts on Cleveland, Kansas City, Indianapolis, or others? I have approximately 75-125K to invest accordingly.

I would very much appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or things I should make myself aware of before taking the leap to begin investing. 

All thoughts and comments are much appreciated!

-Jeremy