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All Forum Posts by: Joel O.

Joel O. has started 11 posts and replied 64 times.

Post: ATL RE 2 Good 2 Be True?

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28
Originally posted by @Paul C.:

@Joel O. I do not have any property in this area, but I do live in ATL. I honestly think Bankhead is going to be an area on the rise. I personally believe now is the time to get in over there to see your value appreciate significantly in the coming years. The reasons for optimism are Mercedez Benz stadium, investment from Arthur Blank in the area, Proctor Creek Greenway, Quarry park, and the beltline connections.

 Thanks for the response. I do understand Bankhead is a rough area, but regarding areas outside of bankhead such as around the university area and the stadium it doesn't seem so bad, and these are the areas I see lots of opportunities as well, but see that those properties are staying on the market for a long time which makes me question why or what the issue is. 

Honestly I think I should contact a couple of listing agents and ask questions. Do you think that is something i could do?

Post: ATL RE 2 Good 2 Be True?

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28

Sup ladies and gents before you continue reading this, this post is aimed towards ATL (atlanta, ga) investors.

so ive been looking at investing outside of my local area and have been interested in areas like tampa and atl and have a question regarding atl. Ive been interested in MFU and see a lot of MFUs that seem to be too good to be true, at least compared to clt nc. Why arent you atl investors snatching up these properties, Is there something wrong with the area? Im talking specifically about the bankhead area. I know bankhead is pretty rough, but is it really THAT bad that your avoiding the area? Ive been there plenty of times and it doesnt seem THAT bad to me especially since the stadium has been built. 

Sorry i started rambling, but im just confused. I know fulton county is doing a restoration program why wouldnt this incentivize you to snatch these properties up?

Post: Seller Asking for Cash on Property Agent Says Inspection May Fail

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28
Originally posted by @Aaron K.:

Yes to the seller that should be considered cash because the HML doesn't have firm condition requirements. Some sellers don't like it anyway, usually because they don't fully understand how hard money works.

 Thank you for the help !

Post: Seller Asking for Cash on Property Agent Says Inspection May Fail

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28
Originally posted by @Aaron K.:

It depends on the Hard Money Lender but typically there would be additional fees, so the viability of this strategy would depend on how good the deal is.

Great, now lets say I found a HML would would finance 75% of the property. Would that be considered 'cash' to the seller? The deal I am looking at COULD be good if I were able to leverage the fact that the property is less than below average.

Post: Seller Asking for Cash on Property Agent Says Inspection May Fail

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28
Originally posted by @Mike Cumbie:

Hi @Joel O.

Do you have the option to bid with cash? Often times sellers say cash only because it won't pass a bank appraisal without a ton of work and they don't want to do the work. If you cant go cash and depending on the price you may be able to make a play with a personal loan (With no idea of how much it is I'm throwing it out there). You also have the option of asking for seller financing if they are in for such things. 

 Not entirely sure what 'bid with cash' means (Even after googling it sorry). 

Lets say that due to the condition of the property would I have any type of leverage over the seller requesting to purchase at a lower price ?

Post: Seller Asking for Cash on Property Agent Says Inspection May Fail

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28
Originally posted by @Aaron K.:

If it is a cash sale an inspection cannot really "fail" it may just be bad news.  Now your lender may not approve the condition of the property and the solution to that is find a new lender; whether traditional hard money, or private.  Ideally after fixing the property and waiting 6 months you should be able to refinance into traditional financing if you had to use an alternate form of financing.

Due to the condition of the property, If I were to find a HM lender would points, fees, and the like really create a problem for my pockets?

Post: Seller Asking for Cash on Property Agent Says Inspection May Fail

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28

Hey guys, i have a question i would like for you all to help me with.

There is a MFU property that I am interested in and would like to make an offer on. My agent says that the seller is requesting cash offers only and she suspects cash only due to the fact that the property may fail inspections.

What can I do in order to get this property? BTW property has been on market for 135 days.

Please do not say move on to the next property, I fully understand if none of the other options you guys give me works I would definitely just move on.

Post: How to Ask Questions in Today's Webinar

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28
Originally posted by @Michael S.:

@Joel O.

During the live webinar, you have to click on the question mark to send your question as shown below

 Hey Michael, thank you!

I figured that is what i had to do, but i expected to see other members/viewer's questions to populate as their questions were being asked.

Post: How to Ask Questions in Today's Webinar

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28

Ive been watching webinars forever now and never see anyone ask questions but the hosts are always reading off questions and answering them. Where can i post questions am i using the correct website/link?

Im using app.gotowebinar(dot)com

Is this correct?

Post: Comp / Analysis Help on a Duplex

Joel O.Posted
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 28
Originally posted by @Account Closed:

Joel O. , yeah, I would think so. But I could be wrong, I’m not an appraiser, hence the question. Lol. Then are they going to try and find a multi family that is a 1br and a 2 br or are they just going to try and find a 3/2 MFU?

Yes i think what they would do is compare the subject property to similar properties in the area, similar price, similar sq ft, similar units. Is your subject property an actual MFU or is it a SFH that you want to turn into MFU?