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All Forum Posts by: Jonathan Chan

Jonathan Chan has started 27 posts and replied 123 times.

Post: Fix n Flip 70% rule

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72
Quote from @Bryan Hartlen:

@Shayan Sameer, we use the 70% rule to decide if we’re going to spend the time to fully underwrite the property. If it’s at or near 70% we dig into the full cost model that accounts for financing costs (hard money and GAP), acquisition costs, holding costs and selling costs. For lower value flips, 200 - 300k, we stick to that range as the projected profits doesn’t have much room for an inevitable rehab oh-$hit. On higher value we are willing to stretch if need be as there’s more room to cover unknown issues.


 What kind of rates are you getting on gap?

Post: Hard money and or private money loans

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72

Are you trying to put together a borrower's package for potential lenders?

Post: Why Real Estate Over Stock Market?

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72

Investing in real estate means your money is backed by tangible property....assuming you do it properly.

Post: Best Strategy for Starting Out in Real Estate

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72
Quote from @Doug Kirk:

Newbie in the North Central Ohio area (Lucky me) who hopes to have about somewhere around 6 digits near the new year to start out with and cannot decide which way to go.  I make good money and am single. Goal is to try for 8-10 Properties and try to leave my W-2 in 3-5 years.  I can't decide whether to be aggressive on buying and paying down one or spread on a couple and pay down slower.  I want to limit my risk as not knowing where the economy may be going.


 Have you looked into becoming a lender? I honestly wish I had done that before accumulating 30 doors.

Post: Looking to Scale

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72

Hi, any fix and flippers in here picking up at least 1 project a month?

Post: Turn key or BRRRR

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72
Quote from @Joey Samudio:

I am looking at doing my first remote deal. I am considering BRRR as well as just purchasing a turn key property that cash flows. Any recommendations on how to proceed?

If I go with the BRRR strategy would love to hear some tips on how to successfully manage the rehab remotely.



Do the BRRRR. You'll make mistakes but you'll learn so much more than buying turnkey. Pick a market, go onto Zillow Agent finder, look for reviews that mention something about investments, call the person to make sure they invest themselves and go from there.

Post: Biggest Lesson Learned?

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72

Hi All, what's been your biggest lesson you learned after getting into real estate. I'll go first. I had a W2 I wanted to leave and thought that owning 30 rental properties would be enough to retire from corporate life. While I was able to leave my job after 30, it hasn't been comfortable. Focus on creating active income and use LTRs to shelter your money. 

Post: Fix and Flippers and Gap Funding?

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72

Are there any fix and flippers in here who are doing volume? How do you find reliable GAP funders?

Post: Is Pace Morby a Scam?

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72
Quote from @Tanya Maslach:
Quote from @Jonathan Chan:

I'm actually in the subto group and it's not a scam. I'm curious to see what experiences Mike's had within the community. I'd be happy to jump on a call or even a zoom to show you what's available.


 I would love to chat with you. I'm actually considering that Sub To community now. Along with another.  Would be great to chat and learn how you've done since joining.


 Just sent you a request to connect

Post: Pace Morby Subto Mentorship

Jonathan ChanPosted
  • Lender
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 135
  • Votes 72
Quote from @Ralph Godwin:

Johnathan, does the pace Morby way ever require a private lender in 2nd position? Or do you ALWAYS get the seller to carry?


 There's no specific, one way to do anything. The methods taught and talked about are just tools to be used. You can bring in a 2nd position lender, you can use your own funds, you can try to get the seller to get you 0% down....it really depends on you and your situation. I hope that helps....