All Forum Posts by: J. Martin

@Kevin Auyong , thanks for recommending we get more organized at the venue, and I'm open to that.. I think this is a great start so everyone can get a feel for what others are doing. And you can see their pic in their profile, so hopefully can pick them out at the meeting, especially with nametags (maybe we can write the main points on there too..?)

I think maybe people interested in in-state vs out-of-state is one way to split it. But I think quite a few of us are potentially interested in both. There's also some talk about syndication interest, flip/development talk, buy and hold investors, general advice and lessons, lending/notes (which may not be as geographic specific..). Maybe between the introductions here and going around the circle in the beginning when people get there to see what members are interested in, that would work? I'm open to other suggestions.. I think this venue will work better for all of us chatting, or at least in 2 groups. The last venue made it difficult admittedly, especially inside.

btw, @Erin A. will be there and is investing in Stockton, where the rent/price ratios are higher than in the Bay, and are still driveable.. And if you're lucky, @Michaela G. might stop by and chat about Atlanta..

@Jessica Yau , glad I got to talk to you briefly last time about your Oakland property (I still like the future for your area!). And glad for the intro.. didn't know you were walking on the bigger project setting up a full-blown REI company. Good for you..

I know you didn't post "tenants" on what you are looking for - and this may sound a little strange to you - but do you have any vacancies for a studio or 1br coming up? I'm planning on moving down to Oakland in the next 1-6 months (flexible), and trying to keep it cheap. Would be your easiest tenant ever, no vacancy cost for you, and will move in the 1-2 years, so you can get back to market rents in the rising market!.. Just throwing it out there if you get one.. get ahold of me.

Sent a colleague request to your brother Justin, but never heard back.. doesn't look like he's too active yet..

Interested in hearing more about the company, and what you'll be offering us! See you soon.

@Denise Madrid , sorry to hear you can't make it this one.. Was looking forward to talking to you a little longer this time.. Next time! Thanks for the introduction. And looking forward to seeing you there @Chris Music .

Btw, I'm not looking for non-conventional-financeable properties right now, and I saw this REO listed at $21K as a tear-down near a couple houses I own. Haven't looked at it myself - so maybe truly is.. Or maybe could be brought back to life.. Sales prices I've seen lately around $150-200/ft.

Or maybe @Kyle Zaylor can tell me how much per foot it would cost to build a 3/3 on this lot w/ a 2 car garage.. It's on MLS..

1025 Florida Ave, Richmond
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Richmond/1025-Florida-Ave-94804/home/1375852

@Sam McClellan , care to share with the class...?

@Kyle Zaylor , I'd be interested to talk to you about land development and construction costs in the Bay, if you're getting some familiarity with the area.. As one small part of that, I happen to have 2 SFH's on one lot, and was considering what it would take logistically to do to split them beyond city approval.. Looks like there is a similar split on the next block down.. Not expecting any specific answers, but interested in hearing about some of your experiences - or maybe your experience is mostly commercial right now..

I could potentially be interested in buying something on the back side, although I like to find stuff that's a bit beat up.. See you there!

Welcome Jay. There are a lot of super helpful people and great advice on this site! I’m a ‘fix and hold’ investor from the Bay Area in CA, and loving it! A lot of others doing flips, wholesaling, notes, everything.. A few tips..

You can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name when it pops up at the bottom of the message box. You can click on the ‘vote’ button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are ‘awards’ to earn on your profile. The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and most importantly, the BP members! Welcome to BP, and good luck on your investments!

Hi Jamie , and welcome to BP! I’m a ‘fix and hold’ investor from the Bay Area in CA, and loving it! But you’ll find a variety of every type of investor on the site, and everyone is amazingly helpful. Some pointers for you: The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and so do BP members! You can click on the ‘vote’ button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are ‘awards’ to earn on your profile. And you can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name at the bottom of the message box. Welcome to the site, and good luck in everything!

Welcome Toni . There are a lot of super helpful people and great advice on this site! I’m a ‘fix and hold’ investor from the Bay Area in CA, and loving it! A lot of others doing flips, wholesaling, notes, everything.. A few tips..

You can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name when it pops up at the bottom of the message box. You can click on the ‘vote’ button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are ‘awards’ to earn on your profile. The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and most importantly, the BP members! Welcome to BP, and good luck on your investments!

Hi Philip , and welcome to BP! I’m a ‘fix and hold’ investor from the Bay Area in CA, and loving it! But you’ll find a variety of every type of investor on the site, and everyone is amazingly helpful. Some pointers for you: The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and so do BP members! You can click on the ‘vote’ button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are ‘awards’ to earn on your profile. And you can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name at the bottom of the message box. Welcome to the site, and good luck in everything!

Hi Mandy , and welcome to BP! I’m a ‘fix and hold’ investor from the Bay Area in CA, and loving it! But you’ll find a variety of every type of investor on the site, and everyone is amazingly helpful. Some pointers for you: The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and so do BP members! You can click on the ‘vote’ button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are ‘awards’ to earn on your profile. And you can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name at the bottom of the message box. Welcome to the site, and good luck in everything!