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All Forum Posts by: John Van Fosen

John Van Fosen has started 5 posts and replied 38 times.

Post: Need some help here with tenants. Serious problem. Please!

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Sorry to hear about your troubles, compounded by the Holiday's makes it even worse!

I think your best bet is to work with your mortgage company for your personal home to defer payment for a few months (or see if they will let you make interest only payments). I would suggest talking to your local branch if possible so they can put a face to your name. Make sure to calmly lay out all the problems you've had with the investment property and your wife losing her job. Clearly explain your plan and time frame for getting back on your feet - the property repairs, rent increases, evicting the bad tenant, wife applying for new jobs, etc.

What is your equity position on your current home? You could try to get a HELOC to pay the mortgages. I know you mentioned that the rental is under and LLC, why would that prevent you from getting an HELOC? You may also be able to get a business/commercial loan using the equity in your rental as collateral if you can't get a HELOC on it. Sounds like you have good equity on it.

Also keep in mind that taking more debt may not be a good idea at this point - it will cost you more in the long run. The ultimate option would be an interest free loan from a relative if that is feasible.

Make sure you are documenting all interactions with your tenants in writing. Take notes during your meetings with her and mail a copy to her afterward. Make sure any warnings given are done by certified mail. I would immediately send her a certified letter stating the situation with the electrical so it is clearly defined if you take her to court or have to evict.

Remember - this is business, you can't be the "nice guy" 100% of the time.

We're pulling for you here at BiggerPockets. Just try to stay calm and remember it will all work itself out one way or another.

Post: First Mold Rehab

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Mike, moldy drywall definitely has to be torn out and replaced.

Post: Starting in Columbus Ohio

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

David,

Welcome to the board. I'm just trying to get started in Columbus, Ohio too doing buy and hold. Make sure you check out the podcasts, they have been hugely helpful to me.

John

Post: ROT for screening section 8 tenants

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

What is ROT? Rate of Turn over?

Post: Hello let me introduce myself

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Welcome to forum. I'm just trying to get started in REI in Columbus too.

Make sure you check out the podcasts, they are filled with great information. Check out the show notes after you listen to follow up on the things you heard! I'm still working my way through them.

Post: Establishing a Plan at the Beginning

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hi Christian,

I'm just trying to get started in Columbus, Ohio too.

Best of luck and let me know if you ever want to join resources or just need someone to bounce ideas off.

I'm hoping to close on a property by the end of January.

Post: Hello, my name is Craig.

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Welcome Craig,

I'm just getting started in Columbus. Currently exploring two different properties and searching for the appropriate lender to get pre approved this week. If you ever want to connect or need a sounding board for ideas, let me know!

You may want to consider a HomePath mortgage for a multi family. You can purchase a property with as little as 3% down and they will also provide additional financing if you need to do any rehab work. Check out the homes available for HomePath mortgages at http://www.homepath.com/.

As mentioned above, also look into VA loans. I don't know much about them myself, but my dad purchased his home with one and got a great rate with a small downpayment.

JVF

Post: Two will get you Thirty: Columbus

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hey JV,

Welcome to the forum. I recently started getting involved in REI in Columbus, Ohio too. I'm currently working on purchasing my first rental property (getting the pre approval this week!) with plans to do a viewing and make and offer in the next week or two if things go well.

I'd be happy to connect with you whenever for networking, lunch, or as a sounding board. I've been doing a lot of reading and listening to podcasts, and feel like I've gain a lot of knowledge the last few months!

Post: Furnace company sell to the public in Columbus, Ohio

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hi Terry,

Are you looking to install it yourself?

Not sure if they sell just furnaces to do it yourselfers, but check out Total Comfort. Never used them myself, but I've had several friends highly recommend them (I'm currently in the market for a furnace too).

http://www.totalcomfort-hc.com/

Post: Beginner - Think I Found A Decent Deal - Your Thoughts?

John Van FosenPosted
  • Residential Landlord
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Actually, I'm incorrect. Its technically in Broadleigh, on the board with Bexely.