All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

@Daniel Wirth In addition to great advice from @Will Gaston a few other thoughts: a cash offer if you can swing it, a nice note and proof of funds, plus offering a quick close if that is something the seller may be interested in. Basically let them know if they chose you it will be beneficial and easy for them

@Malachi Simpson hi Malachi, welcome to Bigger Pockets. Feel free to reach out and connect. I am in Mechanicsburg, PA.

@Justin Schreibeis @Brook Rieman

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@Erin Wegrzyn @Brook Reiman did a nice Church to Air BNB with pictures that I came across a while back

@Mason Adelman Hi Mason, I enjoyed The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner. Great book if you think your strategy will be Buy and Hold.

@Bridgette Smith hi since appreciation can vary quite a bit state to state, zip to zip its best to look through historical sales for your zip & for your target property types to determine rate. Ask your realtor and other local realtors what neighborhoods/areas seem to consistently beat that %

@Barry Mason hi Barry and others. I put together a financial health plan template and net worth tracking spreadsheet. I hope they can be of help. If you find value in these, feel free to leave a comment in the FilePlace under the relevant doc. Thanks!

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@Abdul Jabbar Khan hi Abdul, feel free to check out my REI business plan template if it can be of any use.

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@Baron Meyer hi Baron I put togerher a business plan template, sharing here to give you ideas if it helps. Definitely agree with you and @Greg Dickerson too, once you get comfortable with a relationship its about the numbers and deal -- a quick Exec Summary is all that is needed.

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@Bridgette Smith Hi Bridgette, everyone has there own numbers I'm sure but I look for $200-$250+ cash flow monthly, a house that will have above avg. appreciation (a bonus if your exit strategy for buy and hold properties is to sell after 5-7 years). Re: location I like neighborhoods in good school districts. As you are researching an area, look for employment stability and a lot of medium to large employers nearby. State/local government jobs are a plus. Also a college or university nearby offers you opportunities for student and professors looking to rent.