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All Forum Posts by: Jon Klaus

Jon Klaus has started 322 posts and replied 7793 times.

Post: Dime Box TX, can you help me with comps?

Jon KlausPosted
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  • Garland, TX
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Originally posted by @Jacob Gorrell:

The guys at 12 Realty out of College Station might be able to help you. Ask for Jeff or Keith

 Thanks Jacob. Welcome to BiggerPockets!

Post: Austin ADU Regulations

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Best thing to come out of The City of Austin for infill builders in years. A couple highlights; instead of an 850SF cap on ADU's, the limit will be 15% of FAR. Means you can go bigger on ADU's on most eligible lots. And the square footage limitation on the lot drops from 7000SF to 5750SF. This will allow for many more housing units close in.

Post: New Looking to Network with Other Texas Land Developers "Austin"

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Welcome aboard, Gordon.  Your project sounds interesting.  Is it modeled after any other MHPs?  Where is it located?

We're glad you've joined us!

Post: Buying strip mall in DFW

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Did you buy anything yet, Raja?

Post: Financing New Duplex Construction

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Bryan referred me to Rodney at RBank a couple of years ago and I've used him for several deals,  including a couple of duplexes like your client's. 

 I am in the process of subdividing another lot in 78702  now and  am coming up on a year on that one too  it does have set back issues that require a variance,   It also had an old easement that needed to be dealt with   Hardly any deals are completely  straightforward. 

Post: Financing New Duplex Construction

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i recently divided a lot in 78702 and it took a year. It can vary, but plan for delays.  

Post: Buyers love covered patios Austin Texas

Jon KlausPosted
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Working late tonight, Jared?

Post: Financing New Duplex Construction

Jon KlausPosted
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Originally posted by @Ryan Walker:

I have a client who owns a lot in booming East Austin that can be subdivided into 2 lots where he can build 2 duplexes (1 duplex on each lot).  He owns the lot outright.  My question is what is the best financing strategy (and why?) for him if he wishes to have as little out of pocket expenses as possible.   Client is also self employed with very little income over last 3 years.  

Lot Value: 300k

Total Estimated Construction Cost: 600k

 There are local banks who like this kind of deal, but the borrower needs to have some credit and cash reserves. Your client may need a partner who can help get the loan.  It should be about 5.X % interest only for a year.  

Know that it can take a year to get the lot sub-divided and then a few more months to get the building permits.  What street is it on?

Post: BiggerPockets Has 400,000 Members!!!

Jon KlausPosted
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Congrats on some amazing growth BP Nation!

Post: Rockwall, TX

Jon KlausPosted
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I'm also intrigued with downtown Rickwall.  Just in the past couple days been thinking about building there.