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All Forum Posts by: John Spina jr

John Spina jr has started 25 posts and replied 132 times.

Post: Buying second condo in Brooklyn

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

I always heard if it's conventional financing for an investment property your looking at 20 - 25%

Post: First local REIA meeting

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38
So I'm going to my first local REIA meeting. Any suggestions or tips?

Post: Looking for wholesale tips.

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

thanks a lot @James Green ill definitely be looking up on everything.

Post: Looking for wholesale tips.

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

Hey everyone! I'm very new to real estate investing, I do not have much capital, but I am eager to learn and get going in the right direction. Since I don't have much capital I figured the best way to initially build would be to get some wholesale deals under my belt. I do feel held back because I feel like I lack the knowledge, which is why I'm open to any and all tips/advice aside from these questions below...

Should I already have a legal entity established before I start marketing to sellers? PROS/CONS

What is a good way to establish a buyers list and a sellers list?

Should a direct marketing hand written letter say anything more then the bare minimum? How much or how little amount is good for a hand written letter?

What is a good amount of cash to have on hand before getting into a wholesale deal? Other than advertising costs, what else would I need cash for in a wholesale deal?

Do I ask my real estate attorney for default copies of contracts so I could have them readily available?

Post: Bought First Property Today

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

Im new to real estate investing and I was wondering if you had any tips for someone just starting out? How did this deal come to you? 

Post: Suggestions for towns to flip in (2hr drive radius of NYC)

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

If your planning on marketing in staten island I know some good contractors for rehab

Post: Suggestions for towns to flip in (2hr drive radius of NYC)

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

If your planning on marketing in staten island I know some good contractors for rehab

Post: Newbie from Staten Island

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

Hello I'm looking to start investing in real estate in my area.. anyone have any advice or comments about investing in staten island? Im open to anyone in the area looking to network and exchange knowledge.

Post: Suggestions for towns to flip in (2hr drive radius of NYC)

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

In order to do your flips outside the NY area, are you going to market for contractors? How do you plan on getting the flips done?

Post: Can someone help me evaluate this deal?

John Spina jrPosted
  • Contractor
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Posts 147
  • Votes 38

Thank you everyone for your honesty and advice. The ARV would be around $420,000. The property could also rent for $2100. @Jarrett James @Brian Gibbons @Kenneth Mooney  I have $15,000 in an annuity account but id rather not use it if i didn't have to.