All Forum Posts by: John Fider

Seller is motivated, but the property needs a lot of work. Previous tenant trashed the place. She does not want anything lower than what she paid for 12 yrs ago. 

This is for a potential flip/rental deal I'm considering buying. I Live in Harrisburg Pennsylvania where winter gets fairly cold. Property needs a new AC and natural gas furnace. My budget for reno is limited, so I'm calculating potential ways to save on it. Instead of replacing these two units, should I just combine it (per se) and get a High Efficiency Heat pump? Will it save me money? 

I know natural gas is a very affordable way to heat a home and I would lose that advantage if I were to switch to a heat pump, but since it'll be either a rental or a flip, it won't be me paying for it. 

@Jaysen Medhurst Thanks for the input. I didnt know about Camp Hill. MFR is certainly the next step for me. Ill consider Carlise in the future, but I figure I should stay local at first (within 15min from my place) till I get more experience. I know I'll have to do a lot of sweat equity on my next few deals.

Are you local? It says CT on your profile?

Great points there! thank you. the extra income certainly makes it worth it for me. My concern is if a problem was reported, like a leak in the apartment and I needed to get in there quick...

Can I put in the pet addendum that dogs have to be in a crate when they are not home? It would be terrible if Im not able to come in to fix the problem bec theres a huge dog stopping me. 

Also is there language that can protect me from a pet running out the door and getting lost, all bec I had to come in for same situation?

@Anthony Dadlani I'm looking for the property itself, but I'm certainly open to a partnership. I hate to admit that  I'm fairly inexperienced and don't want to slow down a more advanced investor. But I'm a quick study and would love to learn from an experienced partner.

Looking to add to my portfolio a property I can BRRRR or flip in Harrisburg, PA area.

My goal is to build a portfolio of rentals in the area. I'm also looking to flip especially now that the market is strong for sellers with the low inventory of houses. Looking for feedback and stories on your experiences investing here?