All Forum Posts by: Jim Bartek

 Thanks Nick, the heavily damaged short sale is in Indy not Ft. Myers but good to know. 

Any reason you choose Flipping over long-term or vacation rentals in SWFL? Thanks

They cost you when they steer you to only deals their friends or they are selling and leave out deals that would be better for you.  

They also cost you when you could otherwise negotiate directly with the bank, and with costing the deal more money.  They also cost you when people on Bigger Pockets have said it is easier to negotiate a Short Sale when dealing with the Seller's realtor directly so they pick up both sides and are more likely to work with you on price.

But being a Realtor, I'm sure you realize this.....  

I am looking to learn what discerns the value of a good short-sale/REO buyer's realtor vs. the average on-market primary residence realtors that I only have experience with.

Long time lurker, finally getting serious about investing in real estate as an alternative to the stock market.  

Question:  If I am looking to buy a severely damaged (flooded basement, mold, etc.) home on a short sale or right before it enters short sale, do I need a Buy-side realtor?  I've never had a good experience with a Realtor as I am a pretty smart person and have done a lot of house renovations/repairs/inspections and know contractors, etc. to do all the repair work or do it myself. 

Are there any more short-sale / wholesale /investor minded realtors that will cost less to use, just to help me manage the short sale process?

Also, if there is anyone in Indianapolis or Fort Myers I can talk to that would be helpful.

Thanks