All Forum Posts by: Joel Allen

@Rhett Kelton

Those are some really good picks from @Russell Brazil ...I agree with you that Episode 356 was a classic.

The top 5 episodes that have stuck with me are:

- Episode 356: 30+ Rentals (in a Pricy Market) Through BRRRR and Section 8 with Joe Asamoah

- Episode 448:  The Lazy Person's Guide to Financial Freedom in Less than 10 Years with Dion McNeeley

- Episode 399:  Solving the Investor/Contractor Relationship with Jeff Thorman of HomeRenovisionDIY

- Episode 268:  Acquiring 20 Long-Distance Rental Homes (on a Military Salary!) with Rich Carey

- Episode 451:  Stop Chasing the "False Summit" - Have Better Relationships and Results with Michael Hyatt

@Yuhei Kato

I purchased a pair of lawn aerator shoes (similar to the pic below) a while back.  Sometimes when I'm getting ready to mow my lawn, I'll strap these bad boys on and aerate the yard while I'm mowing.  I'm not sure if they're actually doing any good for the lawn, but it makes for some great laughs and conversations with the neighbors when they see me.

@Yashar Fred

I have been using Beluga Air for the past 3 years for HVAC needs at my home in San Antonio.  I’ve been impressed by their professionalism, thorough work, and reasonable pricing.

@Allen Wu

Yes, trends white collar but also a blue collar presence.  Definitely a solid B area, potentially B+.

@Allen Wu

I live a couple miles from Shaenfield Place and drive by the area most days on my commute.  While the area doesn't have the same growth rate or potential as some other areas of the city (such as the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin), it has some positive attributes that make it a good place for buy-and-hold investors.

Shaenfield Place is less than a mile outside San Antonio's outer loop (1604), allowing easy access to one of the city's main thoroughfares.  It's also in close proximity to UTSA and a relatively easy commute to either Lackland Air Force Base or Camp Bullis, leading to a consistent demand for rentals and a solid tenant population.

The neighborhood is within Northside ISD and currently zoned for Fields Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, and Harlan High School, all of which are rated 7/10 on GreatSchools.  The neighborhood is relatively safe and well-kept.

If you find a property that cash flows in Shaenfield Place, I'd have no hesitations purchasing a buy-and-hold there.

Welp....that recommendation fell flat : )

I'll PM you with the name and contact info of the loan officer that I used to get the ball rolling.  I was deployed when I started the process, and she was particularly helpful in overcoming some of those hurdles along the way.

I just completed a VA IRRRL Refinance about two weeks ago through Freedom Mortgage. Overall I was satisfied with their rates and customer service. They had good communication and thoroughly answered any questions I had. I was able to lower my interest rate by 1%+.

I'd be happy to share any more details if it would be helpful. Of note, Freedom Mortgage was my loan servicer prior to the IRRRL as well, so that may have smoothed out the process a bit.

@Frank Cesarone If you’re looking for a good agent in Charleston, I can help you out there...

I recently moved from Charleston to Texas for work, and the realtor we used to sell our home in Charleston was Jeremy Wilson with Chuck Town Homes Real Estate.  He was great to work with...great communication and a real professional throughout the process.  He’s a full-service agent so he can help you out if you’re interested in buying too.