All Forum Posts by: Jason Luongo
Jason Luongo has started 21 posts and replied 100 times.
Post: Monthly REI Meetup in Palm Beach, FL. Free BBQ!

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- Lake Worth, FL
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If you have an email list to notify for future events, I would be interested in be added!
Post: ISO Builder in Cape Coral FL

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- Lake Worth, FL
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I am looking for a builder in the same area for a duplex. Did you ever find a reputable builder?
Post: Best location to invest in Florida

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- Lake Worth, FL
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Originally posted by @Adam Cade:
Originally posted by @Jason Luongo:
I currently own one property in Jacksonville. It provides great returns. Right now im closing on a duplex in SW Florida, Charlotte County. As a newbie (like me), I would recommend staying away from the larger markets. I live in Palm Beach County, but I would never dream of investing here. Anything I can afford, is a WAR ZONE.
Some areas I would check out are Jacksonville (specifically North Jax) and the west coast of Florida (Tampa, Port Charlotte, Fort Meyers etc.) Heres a few data points I like to research before selecting an area to invest in.
Less than 15% poverty
Higher than national average population growth
Low crime area
Not in a flood zone
Best of Luck! Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions.
Jason, how is your REI doing? My wife and I are looking to get our first investment property in the near future in Jax or Tampa. We're thinking multifamily with a strategy of 3-5 year rental terms.
My investing is going well. I have a single family in Jax and a duplex in Punta gorda. I got great tenants in them and haven’t had any issues. I’m working on saving up capital to purchase a second duplex in Punta gorda 👍🏻
Post: Looking for Refi referrals 85% LTV Duplex

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- Lake Worth, FL
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Originally posted by @Jordan Williamson:
@Jason Luongo how did it all turn out? Get it fully rented? what did the numbers look like if you don't mind sharing. This stuff is interesting to me :)
It turned out pretty good. I purchased a double wide lot and split it with the city. So I built the duplex on one half of the lot. All in I ended up paying just a little under retail value/appraisal value. Around $300k. Each side rents for 1500$ so I’m at my 1% rule I like to meet. And it’s new construction so everything is brand new, and easy to rent out because people want to live in a new home. The deal will get sweeter because I still have the additional lot which I can build a second duplex on, or sell for around $30k. To build the second duplex should cost me all in around 275k. And should appraise for 310k 👍🏻
Your not making a bunch of wealth through forced appreciation and equity like you can on a brrrr deal, but this is simple, easy, and turn key basically. I love new construction for rentals. It does require some more capital up front for down payments.
Post: Looking for Refi referrals 85% LTV Duplex

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- Lake Worth, FL
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Originally posted by @Otis Sanders:
@Jason Luongo Would you mind PM'ing me your builder contact information and what area you did this in? Im looking at a few places in Fort Myers where I may do something similar. Thanks
Sent you a connection request
Post: Looking for Refi referrals 85% LTV Duplex

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- Lake Worth, FL
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@Clayton Smith
I was able to find a local bank that did an 80% LTV REFI on a 5 year year ARM amortized over 30 years at 5.25% So I will just have to refi again in a few year which I can do with the same bank or go to a conventional Fannie Mae long term loan
Working with the local bank was a breeze compared to conventional lender. Easy communication and quick closing. I’m not sure if they lend in Alabama but I can gove you his contact info.
Post: Palm Beach County Wholesalers

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- Lake Worth, FL
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Hello,
I am looking to network with wholesalers that work in the palm beach county area. I am specifically looking to purchase a property in Delray Beach that I could fix up and house hack/live in. Please feel free to comment on this thread or shoot me a DM! Thanks
Post: BEST EVER Conference – Feb. 22 & 23, 2019 in Denver, Colorado

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- Lake Worth, FL
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Is it possible to still get a discounted ticket?
Post: Builder/Contractor for New construction in Punta Gorda area

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- Lake Worth, FL
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Hey guys. I own a lot zoned for multi-family and I am looking to build a duplex on it. Its cleared and ready to go. The last builder we used raised there prices significantly. Any referrals would be great! West coast Punta Gorda Area
Post: Long-term Single Family Home Investment

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- Lake Worth, FL
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His motivation is that he is 80 years old and he wants the cash out of equity. Investigate the property and it's condition. Structure the deal so that you start off with a short term lease with the current owner Incase it doesn't work out well. I don't see why you would avoid the deal if your looking to BRRRR a property. Sounds like a win win