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All Forum Posts by: Michael Rious

Michael Rious has started 4 posts and replied 42 times.

Post: "New" member from Catonsville, Maryland

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Welcome to BP Cliff Goodrich. I'm new too and also plan to attend the BWI Meet on 6/12. Its good too see that even though you have been stuck in 'analysis paralysis' you are ready to make a move. Good luck!

Post: First wholesale deal...need help

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Good deal Leonardo Cadenazzi! I'm a newbie as well, but from what I have read, renovation prices are not easy to estimate. If you have some RE connections in the area, I would try to find someone who is or knows a contractor or find a knowledgeable investor that can walk through the property with you (for some sort of compensation, of course). This can help eliminate problems with finding a buyer and the buyer projecting higher repair costs that you were not aware of and you not being able to close the deal.

As far as the 70% rule, I think it depends on the margin your buyer wants and your market, but the majority seem to want 70% or better. The lower the better like Brian T. said.

I saw a formula on here somewhere that said a good idea for your assignment fee is 10% of the buyer's profit assuming the buyer makes 20% profit off of your ARV, but I cannot say whether or not this applies to any or all buyers and I would think the assignment fee would be totally up to you. Just an idea.

For instance, in your case of the ARV $268,000, assuming a buyer's profit of 20% = $53,600, your assignment fee would be $53,600 x 10% = $5,360.

Good luck!

If you don't mind me asking, what criteria was your YL campaign targeting?

Post: $125k ARV under contract for $15k

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Wow! That's great! You have it contracted at 12% ARV. That leaves room for a pretty good profit even if repairs cost a little more than the estimate. Good luck man!

I might have to invest in a car magnet too!

Did you negotiate down to $15K or is that what the sellers wanted? Tell us a story if you must...

Post: Rosalind Price

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Welcome to BP Rosalind Price. PG County really seems to be a good place to invest. Good luck and glad you took the first step into REI.

Post: New BP member introduction

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Welcome Christian De Jesus. As you will find, there is a decent size network of DMV folks here. REI meetings are a great place to start as well as the Beginners Guide on this website. We are about the same age and I'm trying to get control of my debt as you have, but there are quite a bit of ways to get started without using your own money. Glad to see you are thinking about the future. Good luck.

Post: Newbie from Central Maryland

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Welcome to BP Nick W. Take advantage of all you can on this site. There is a wealth of resources and information. Good luck!

Post: New Member from Raleigh, NC

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Welcome Brian G.! We seem to have similar game plans. I'm in the DC area and I have family in NC (Rocky Mount). BP.com is a great place to pick up info and learn wholesaling. Make sure you check out the podcasts. They are a HUGE help! Good luck and keep us posted!

Post: New Member/invester from Montgomery County MD

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Welcome Kelly Melrose. I'm in Silver Spring and am a newb, but judging from what I have read and the property I see being sold on the MLS, PG county seems like good place to look. Good luck!

Post: Locating owners of vacant properties

Michael RiousPosted
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Posts 42
  • Votes 5

Thanks Ned Carey and Jamaal Hunt

Jenkins Ramon I saw it after I posted. Ezinwanne Hawkins I'm curious to know how the lead found your website too.