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All Forum Posts by: Nick Patterson

Nick Patterson has started 28 posts and replied 368 times.

Post: Here is how I found my last 20 Deals

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

@Brie Schmidt

thanks Brie.  What company did you use?

I'm assuming it was a long campaign with the 10x results? 

Post: Here is how I found my last 20 Deals

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

I would say B neighborhoods (Bridgeport)  Bought in 13,14 and 15.  We only made 1 purchase in 16 the prices are just crazy.

All deals had different financing deals.  It all depends on guess on the deal.

My favorite...

20% Cash from Investor with preferred return amount of 6.  Remaining amount from community bank.

This was for a full gut rehab.  Once project was completed we re-financed and the investor got all his money out and he retained 40% equity.  We have used this one 5 times.  3 times it worked and 2 times the property didnt appraise so the investor still has cash in the deal. So that kinda stinks as he has his 40% equity and 6% juice on the amount the re-fi didnt cover.  So he is still happy, I guess that counts.

Most recent project was fun because we basically just took the cash flow from the other buildings, let it build up and then used that as the down payment for a new 6 flat we are closing on in March.

The first property I ever bought I used a business line of credit as the down payment.
There have been a few 1031 exchanges.  Some where purchased from profits from a flip.
And yet others still my own personal money. But all with 80% LTV with a bank - Every property has good debit.

Post: Here is how I found my last 20 Deals

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

I focus on only two neighborhoods in Chicago and since we have buildings in these areas, I am in them pretty frequently. So I just happened to drive by and see the FSBO sign

The other 2 from the neighborhood paper, the owners were advertising for rent and I called to see if they wanted to sell instead...  6-9 months later, we closed.  

Post: Here is how I found my last 20 Deals

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

the multi family brokers like to keep things off MLS to get full commission. Plus if they have a good product they usually sell to the same 20ish buyers everytime

I would go on loopnet and search your area.  See what brokers are listing stuff and get on their mailing list.  Basically when it hits loopnet it's already been shopped off market with no success.  

The mailing list will have the newly listed properties before they hit

Networking helps too-  but remember these guys have a lot of people contacting them with big dreams and no pocket books.  If you can prove you can close you become very valuable to them.

Post: Here is how I found my last 20 Deals

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

I did a quick analysis of where I found my last 20 deals.  (Buy and hold in the Chicago area- ranging from 4-28 units)

8 = Straight from the MLS
4= Directly from Multi Family Brokerage Houses - not listed. Companies like Marcus & Millichap
1= From Loopnet
2=Cold Calls off "For Rent Signs"
2= Expired MLS listings, called the owner direct
2=For Sale buy owner sign on the property
1= Referral from a neighbor

I did have a heavy postcard campaign.  Nothing from that.
Looks like I'll be spending a majority of my time on the MLS and working with the Multi-Family agents.

Post: What rent price range is best to own in strong rental rental area

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

Thats a great question.  

In an area like Wicker Park - There is always demand for lower end options.  Affordability.

I get the feeling you are asking this question to determine if you want to rehab the units to increase rent?

I would instead ask the question.. What makes me the most money with least amount of effort.  Im not saying be a slum lord.  But maybe just keeping a nice affordable unit and pushing the rents to the max might be the best solution for the bottom line.  Isnt that what this is all about anyway?

Post: Why nothing for rent in Gold Coast of Chicago

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

Hi!

Where are you looking?

If you check out Realtor.com there are over 500 listings in the Gold Coast

Look at Zip Codes 60610 and 60611

They range from a studio for $1,000 to a penthouse for $22,900

Post: Getting a RE License for Investing?

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

I don't understand why this is a question.

The answer is yes get a license.  Its that valuable.

You cannot be a professional investor without one (Unless you have a partner who does)

Post: Plumbing Leak in Duplex

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

Got a lot of response here.  But I love that EVERY contractor I have ever meet with bad mouths the previous contractor's work.  "What was he thinking!" etc...  Everytime!!

Post: Realtor Needed - Chicago

Nick PattersonPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 386
  • Votes 218

Hi!

I love Bridgeport and invest in the area heavily.  Lots of overly priced properties on the market now ;-)

Lots of good Realtors in the area - What type of property are you looking at?
While I don't broker deals anymore I can point you in the right direction.

Single Family, Multi?