All Forum Posts by: Justin Brown

Hey @Brian M.Yes it’s very block by block, especially in Allentown. Big change would be 17th street, west of that is class A, east of that is where it starts being downtown Allentown. 

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@Ray T. I am from Yonkers NY but just moved to rockland county and I invest in the Lehigh valley. I bought a 3 unit on park street in between 6th and 7th street in Allentown last year. I’m closing on a 2 unit in Bethlehem in August if all goes well. I am investing for the cash flow now and future appreciation is a plus. If you want to chat more PM me. 

 Hey Sean. I am responding literally 4 years after this thread began. I did a search on investment properties in Lehigh valley area and this thread popped up. Funny bc Im currently interested in investing in Lehigh valley as well, and I also live in Rockland County Im in New City. Love it up here originally from Queens. so hello neighbor. Just curious, now that it’s 4 years later, how are your properties doing? Did it appreciate over the years the way you expected? Do you have any advice on what areas to focus on in PA and or areas to avoid? Im ready to invest and just need to narrow some areas of interest down. also can you plz refer me to your realtor? THANKS SO MUCH

I started reading this post thinking it was just started, then realized the thread had been started years ago! I was able to buy my portfolio of 22 units over the past 4 years and prices have gone up and are still going up. People who thought it was too expensive four years ago missed out on some good deals. I think like in most markets you have to dig, search and work hard but you can find the deals, and then again time will be a huge help. Happy to help anyone who is thinking about looking in this market! 

Does the phrase "Upset Sale" mean anything to you? While these annual real estate tax sales may cause tears for Pennsylvania property owners who haven't paid taxes for two years, they may also signal an opportunity for investors!

Our next guest is Attorney Frank D'Amore of Allentown-based law firm Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with Upset Sales and all things PA Real Estate Tax Law (RETSL), having assisted a Lehigh Valley real estate investor in reclaiming every property in a multimillion-dollar portfolio at risk of being sold through Upset Sales. He also represents prospective investors considering Upset Sales, Judicial Sales and even Repository Sales. He recently published a downloadable guide to help property owners know their rights and investors understand the risks and rewards in each of these types of real estate tax sales. Get it now! 

A resident of Lehigh County and a devoted father of two, Frank is as passionate about his community as he is about the law. Outside municipal meetings and courtrooms, he is an unabashed lover of all things Disney and enjoys playing any of his many table-top games.

Join us for this special session as Frank breaks down everything you need to know if you're considering a tax sale purchase - bring your technical legal questions as we navigate the ins and outs of PA Real Estate Tax Sale Law!

When: September 16, 2024
Location: Light House Realty LV
28 N 15th Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Limited parking spaces are available behind the building. On-street parking is available once the lot is full. DO NOT PARK in the lot across the alley. You will be ticketed or towed.

Hey gang! Unfortunately, our guest speaker is unable to make it tonight. Please feel free to stop by for drinks/snacks and to network! If not, see you next month.

Our guest speaker for this month is Linda Gosnell Henderson! Linda is an established buy and hold BRRRR real estate investor, with both long and short-term rental properties across three states. We're so looking forward to learning more about her!

When: August 19, 2024
Location: Light House Realty LV
28 N 15th Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Limited parking spaces are available behind the building. On-street parking is available once the lot is full. DO NOT PARK in the lot across the alley. You will be ticketed or towed.

How about some end-of-summer fun? Stop in to network and say hello. As usual we'll have drinks and snacks! We have a confession to make... we may not have a guest speaker this month, but we'll update if that changes.

When: August 19, 2024
Location: Light House Realty LV
28 N 15th Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Limited parking spaces are available behind the building. On-street parking is available once the lot is full. DO NOT PARK in the lot across the alley. You will be ticketed or towed.

Yeah that is what I’m seeing. Rents are high too, don’t get me wrong. It depends on your strategy. Because the market is good for selling it’s hard to not take the 40K payout vs the 100/month cash flow. 

Hey @Ryan Klein, thanks for reaching out! I'm in the Allentown market. I have had the opportunity todo a few BRRRR's. Most of them were a couple years ago and because of the market I'm mostly working on flipping now. That being said in my investors group I know folks that are still making it work. It's probably beating a dead horse but it just depends on the deal, but I would say there are still deals to be had for sure, just having to look a little harder. There is info about our group over in the events section if you are invested in connecting more about the Lehigh Valley market!

Our next guest is a dear friend of mine! She is a wife, mom, chef, podcast host, gardener, and a woman in construction! I have had the pleasure of sampling both Laura's cooking AND her company's fantastic flooring installations on multiple occasions. From hardwood and LVP to tile flooring and backsplashes, I have seen what a game changer her company can be for my rehabs. Laura just launched her podcast, The Construction Lady! Check it out here! 

She will be diving into more of her story and how women, wives, partners etc. can pitch in on both construction and real estate investing! Get a babysitter if you have to but make sure your wife, girlfriend, sister, mom, and any other woman in your life is at this meetup!

When: July 15, 2024
Location: Light House Realty LV, 28 N 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Limited parking spaces are available behind the building. On-street parking is available once the lot is full. DO NOT PARK in the lot across the alley. You will be ticketed or towed.

I could not be more excited to introduce Jim Bachert! I'm eager to learn from him this month as he talks about his new gig, Million Mile Investor. Jim is an investor and an avid travel hacker. Combining these two passions will give us a lot to discuss! As investors we are often times putting out lots of cash to purchase materials, supplies and paying vendors. I'm pumped to learn how to turn those purchases into sand between my toes in a warmer climate!

When: June 17, 2024
Location: Light House Realty LV
28 N 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Limited parking spaces are available behind the building. On-street parking is available once the lot is full. DO NOT PARK in the lot across the alley. You will be ticketed or towed.