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All Forum Posts by: Jordan M.

Jordan M. has started 14 posts and replied 32 times.

Post: How has your experience been flipping houses?

Jordan M.Posted
  • Kansas
  • Posts 33
  • Votes 12
Originally posted by @Jared Viernes:

@Jordan McNelly

Remember to account for differences in taxation. If possible I would always BRRRR because it just makes more sense from a taxation standpoint. Flipping houses is a great way to make money short term, the problem is it is taxed like a job you put in a lot of hard work and the government takes a huge chunk. If you are in it for the long haul then it's equity you want. The best part is when you have enough built up it's just as good as cash, except you aren't taxed on this cash because it's technically debt. Leverage the equity in your portfolio with a HELOC to purchase and rehab outright. Using bank funds to increase your ROE.

okay, with that thought in mind, my idea was to use flips to put down payments on apartment complexes. The goal is to create $5k a month passively in 2-5 years. Assuming I am able to find deals consistently do you think your method is still ideal?


 

Post: How has your experience been flipping houses?

Jordan M.Posted
  • Kansas
  • Posts 33
  • Votes 12
Originally posted by @Chris Bounds:

I've flipped around 200 houses and wish I had kept a lot of them as rentals.

We will still flip occasionally, but the primary focus is holding.

I definitely understand what you mean (even though I don't have a buy and hold yet). Problem is I'm starting with low capital so I'm wanting to use the profits for my buy and hold MFH. I guess BRRRR could be an option if the #'s work?

Post: How has your experience been flipping houses?

Jordan M.Posted
  • Kansas
  • Posts 33
  • Votes 12
Originally posted by @Stephen DeThample:

Hi Jordan, What market in KS are you in?  I'm originally from Wichita and wondering how things are there?

Salina! I have a good friend who’s a realtor in Wichita, and from what he’s saying it’s just like every other market right now! Houses are selling like crazy! 

Post: How has your experience been flipping houses?

Jordan M.Posted
  • Kansas
  • Posts 33
  • Votes 12

Hey everyone! I am in the process of closing on my first flip! My partner and I could not be more excited! 

I would love to engage in a discussion with anyone who has flipped houses, and how your experience has been? Do you still currently flip houses? If not how come? What has been your biggest challenge? How many houses a year do you flip? What would you recommend to someone who’s going to be on their first/ first couple flips?

My goal is pretty common with other start up investors, flip houses to gain capital for buy and holds, and whatever else the future has for me! 

I look forward to hearing from you all!

Originally posted by @Chris Bounds:

Yes and I highly recommend it. They'll be a good resource to help underwrite the deal. 

You'll pay more in fees, but you can keep your cash available for reserves or your next deal.

Awesome thank you! Right not the HML is guessing I'll be around 8-11% interest with 2-3 points for each lender and broker. Is this typical/reasonable?

Hey everyone! I was curious to see if anyone has used a HML on their first or first couple flips? How did that experience go? My partner and I have enough for the down payment on a flip, but we're wondering if we are better off using a HML vs traditional financing.

Thank you all in advance !

Post: New Construction VS Flips

Jordan M.Posted
  • Kansas
  • Posts 33
  • Votes 12
Originally posted by @Darius Ogloza:

In this neck of the woods, building from scratch is an impossibly long and arduous process.  So long as we stay within the footprint of the original house, we have a lot of flexibility.   

Nice! How many flips have you done? 

Post: New Construction VS Flips

Jordan M.Posted
  • Kansas
  • Posts 33
  • Votes 12
Originally posted by @Jonathan Styer:

I never did the work myself on any flips. 

 Awesome! Did you use the same contractor for all your flips? How did you go about choosing the right one

Post: New Construction VS Flips

Jordan M.Posted
  • Kansas
  • Posts 33
  • Votes 12

Hey everyone! This is a topic I have always been curious about and wanted to engage a conversation with the BP community!

If you are involved in flips, why do you choose those over new constructions? Vice versa why do you choose new construction over flips? 

I feel like with flips, you could typically have a shorter timeline, and can maybe get into a property for cheaper. Where as new construction the timeline may be a little longer, and you may need to have a bigger down payment? However with new construction you’re eliminating some headaches by being able to just build the house exactly how you want it, and not having to wonder if you can bring down a certain wall in a flip. 

What’s your thoughts/reasoning for going with one over the other, or doing both!

Post: Newbie needs help finding deals

Jordan M.Posted
  • Kansas
  • Posts 33
  • Votes 12

I second what @Ken Nyczaj said! Driving for dollars would be a great way to get started finding deals!