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All Forum Posts by: John Oks

John Oks has started 4 posts and replied 39 times.

Post: New Investor looking to link up with other investors in the Charlotte Market

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19
Quote from @Justin Lockee:

My name is Justin Lockee. I am a new investor looking to get some feedback from other investors in the Charlotte market. What types of properties you are targeting, ideal buy box, etc. Thanks and I look forward to hearing back!


Hey Justin, if you are considering build to rent (BTR) properties in the Charlotte market let me know....we just came out with some beautiful new construction SFR, Duplex and Quads.

Post: Investment Specialist looking for Buyers in SWFL

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19
Quote from @Juan C Munoz Venegas:

Reilly I buy in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Immokalee, LAbelle, Alva send me what you have [email protected]


 Hi Juan, let me know if you like to invest in build to rent residential properties, we have inventory throughout SWFL

Post: Investing in Miami area - Best strategies today

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19

Hey Daniel,

Dade/Broward prices are totally out of whack... if you are looking for cash flow have you considered new construction (build for rent) properties? Maybe in other growing markets in Florida where land is cheaper and prices are more reasonable?

Post: Real Estate Side Hustle

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19
Quote from @Erwin Zelaya:

@John Oks in your opinion, what is the best way to meet a REI?


 Just a few ideas...make connections here at BP, go to local investor meetups, use social media like LinkedIN to make new contacts.

Post: Real Estate Side Hustle

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19
Quote from @Erwin Zelaya:

Hi BP Family,

I am looking into earning a little more income on the side, while also learning.

Any real estate side jobs that I can look into that doesn't require having a real estate license?

Thank you in advance

I started my career in RE, by working for an investor that was looking for a specific type of property. IMO it's where you learn the most. Another poster called it "bird-dogging"....formally you would call it an "acquisitions" role but you don't need a RE license to do it and you learn a lot from it.

Post: Seeking Lucrative Real Estate Opportunities!

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19
Quote from @Taha Malik:

Hi everyone,

I'm on the lookout for good real estate opportunities. Whether it's starting something new project or flipping houses, I'm interested.

Flipping has its pros and cons, it seems like a fast way to make money. But it's tough work and doesn't always pay off.

I personally think the big profit is in new development or a project.

So, I'm wondering: Is starting something new a better bet? 

If you have any tips or a project you think we can collaborate , let's connect. 

New developments come with inherent risks. Unless you are an experienced builder, securing a bank loan can be difficult, and hard money loans often have high interest rates, which can become costly if your project faces delays. As a developer or builder, you assume significant risk. On a previous post somebody suggested investing in NNN leased properties, which I agree with. Additionally, the latest trend in new construction involves building properties specifically to rent. This approach can be more passive and carries considerably less risk than undertaking new developments or flipping properties. My 2 cents

Post: South Florida CPA recommendation

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. I am impressed with your qualifications. I will review the profiles and reach out to those who best fit my needs for an accountant.

Post: Hello, nice to meet everybody, I am new here!

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19
Quote from @Jeffrey McKee:

Hello John and welcome to BP! It's great to have someone with your extensive experience in real estate join us. All the best!


 Thanks so much Jeff!

Post: Assistant Property manager

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19
Quote from @Daisy De Miami:

Hi BP Community! Please let me know if you have any questions about the South Florida market or questions about lead generation.


 Hi Daisy, nice to meet you. I am new to BP as well. Also looking for ways to generate more RE investor leads.

Post: Here is when I wouldn't do a 1031 Exchange

John OksPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Posts 39
  • Votes 19
Quote from @Mike Auerbach:

I spoke with someone that couldn't find a replacement property that "fit" into their investment criteria. So I said its probably best to just pay the tax.

If an investor overpay a ton, just to save on taxes, most likely they'll be inflicting significant financial damage to their portfolio… it’s probably best to opt out and pay the tax.

1031s aren't structured in a way that makes someone "overpay" - it mainly comes down to poor planning which puts them in that situation

Never let the tax tail wag the dog!
#1031exchange hashtag#taxes #capitalgains #planning

I worked with investors that held off selling their property simply because the market did not makes sense and they could not find replacement property that fit their criteria. Rather than exchange into a bad deal they just held off selling all together. Others that did sell and could not find a suitable exchange property went the DST route.