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All Forum Posts by: Justin Brickman

Justin Brickman has started 40 posts and replied 474 times.

Post: Anybody doing AirBnB Arbitrage in Austin, Dallas, and/or San Antonio?

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
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San Antonio's has tried to crack down on STRs but hasn't been too successful. HOA's have really been the one pushing the charge. But the city has increased their effort to shut down unpermitted STRs by a lot.

Post: Looking for agents to ask for some advice,

Justin Brickman
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  • Realtor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 480
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Happy to help if I'm able to answer your questions. Feel free to message or call me.

Or you can always just create a new forum post and post it. I bet you'll get some helpful answers 

Post: How to connect with investors as a realtor?

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 480
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Continue to be active on here and stay in the game! They will come with more time and client referrals 

Post: STR in San Antonio

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
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Haha okay no problem!

Post: STR in San Antonio

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
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Hey Shiwei, Are you local? 

There are definitely great opportunities for STR/MTR. The city is so spread out that you can do well in multiple locations. I like Northwest side, the Rim, by the military bases, or even out west toward sea world. Many people love downtown by the riverwalk/pearl, but I haven't seen recent data of how they are performing.

Post: Fix and Flip Markets for 2024

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
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Agree with Detroit and Spokane for sure! 

New Braunfels and San Antonio too 

Post: Looking for help with DSCR Loans

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 480
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Advantages - they don't check DTI and most times won't check credit score. Loan approval is mostly based on projected rental income, similar to commercial properties.

Disadvantages - higher interest rates and can be a riskier investment. Also down payment required may be higher based off experience. Closing timeline can be a little longer 45-60 days out as well. 

Post: WTF is wrong with investors these days?

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
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Yes I get many of these calls too, but I also have a lot of investors that are willing to put the work in and just need some guidance. I try not to get frustrated or upset, and just try to set boundaries and let them know I won't do the work for them. 

Post: New Investor looking to invest in San Antonio, TX

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 480
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Yes, Texas has higher property taxes than most states. But you're on the right track looking to invest in SA. You can find many single family homes with early opportunities to cash flow and appreciate at the same time. Also just remember, a great investment doesn't have to be a home run in year 1. Sometimes it takes a little while.

Post: 300K..Invest in San Antonio (TX) or Raleigh (NC)?

Justin Brickman
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  • San Antonio, TX
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Quote from @Alyson Gordon:

I live in Raleigh and have a close friend who is an active investor in San Antonio, TX. The purchase price of SFH seem to be a lot lower in San Antonion than they are in the Triangle area. I think it would be worth exploring that market as your money likely can go further. The Triangle is a great area bu tin high demand with a lot of people relocating here so you'll have a lot of competition with home owners and investors alike. Just another perspective :)


Alyson you are absolutely correct and I agree with you :)