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All Forum Posts by: Joakim Esaiasson

Joakim Esaiasson has started 16 posts and replied 45 times.

Post: Rental contract for vacation home in Michigan

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6

Hi there, 

Me and my wife have a cabin in Northern Michigan that we rent out in summer. We rent it out trough VRBO and Airbnb etc. 

We are looking for someone in that can help us with a good solid rental contract. 

Thanks

Joakim 

Post: Michigan Real Estate Exam

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6
Originally posted by @Alvin Neal:

Hey Joakim, if you haven't taken the class you can try mckissock.com.

When your ready to take the test you can read 2013 Michigan Real Estate Exam Prep Questions and Answers. That book is written by people who worked for the company that writes the test.

 Thanks Al,

I have just start google everything about it now..

Post: Real estate license

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6
Originally posted by @Beth D.:

I took the online class & appreciated the option to pause/re-listen to some sections. I also liked the practice summary tests. I'm not sure how it compares to the one week, 40-hour class but online was my only option because of time - so it's what I did!

 Hi Beth. 

Who did you use online for the classes?

Thanks

Joakim

Post: Michigan Real Estate Exam

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6
Originally posted by @Scott McMahan:

Matthew, the good news is you only need to get 70% correct to pass and if you fail you can retake (although you need to pay the exam fee again). So the worst case scenario isn't the end of the world. It's FAR easier here than in some other states. I took the Michigan test just 4-6 weeks ago and I prepared by taking some sample tests (I did my course online). The sample tests were more difficult than the actual test. Know the protected classes, the civil rights issues, all the real estate terminology, and you should be ok. Good luck!

 Hi Scott,

I am looking in to take the Real Estate Exam in Michigan. I saw you did it online. Who did you use?

Thanks

Joakim

Post: Michigan Real Estate Exam

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6
Originally posted by @Scott McMahan:

Matthew, the good news is you only need to get 70% correct to pass and if you fail you can retake (although you need to pay the exam fee again). So the worst case scenario isn't the end of the world. It's FAR easier here than in some other states. I took the Michigan test just 4-6 weeks ago and I prepared by taking some sample tests (I did my course online). The sample tests were more difficult than the actual test. Know the protected classes, the civil rights issues, all the real estate terminology, and you should be ok. Good luck!

 Hi Scott,

I am looking in to take the Real Estate Exam in Michigan. I saw you did it online. Who did you use?

Thanks

Joakim

Post: Cost of add-on a bedroom?

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6

Tanks guys. at the moment i just looking in the ballpark or "dart in the dark". to see if it migh be worth is or not. 

Post: Cost of add-on a bedroom?

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6

Hi there, 

We own a cabin up in northen Michigan it 2 bedroom 1 bath. Its a summer rental. We like the idea of add on more bedroom and a new full bath, the current bath will be removed to give space for a bigger kitchen.

can anyone give me some sort of idea of what this bedroom and bath would cost? 

Thanks 

Joakim

Post: 17 year old newbie from Temple, TX!

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6
Originally posted by @David Brown:

Hey Adam, welcome I'm 17 years old also.

- You can find a list of books here on BP, the ones i'm reading and have read and recommend to you are. 1) Rich dad poor dad for teens, 2) rich dad poor dad, 3) think and grow rich 4) buy books on the strategy you'll be focusing on. I'll suggest that you create a cart on Amazon and add all the books you want! Find a job and buy them! Try to use your own money because you'll be more responsible and the best investment you can make is in yourself!

- the best course you can take of course is reading books, reading blogs, listening to podcast, and starting out bird dogging for investors! Always take notes! 

Send me a DM if you need anything I will help!

 I stared a cart on Amzon and just keep filling it up with books, buy them used it will same you a few dollars.. or the laibery is a good one too..

Post: Best spreadsheets?

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6

Hi guys,

I so glad if found out about BP. Everyone have so much experience and knowledge. 

I am trying to get hold of some really good spreadsheets for house flipping and buy and hold. 

What is your favorite spreadsheet that you use?

Thanks

Joakim

Post: First tenants - Investing from abroad and out of state..

Joakim EsaiassonPosted
  • Wholesaler
  • Traverse city, MI
  • Posts 48
  • Votes 6
Hi Paul, We live overseas too. My question is was it hard to do it from overseas and how did you do all the paperwork etc? Thanks Joakim