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All Forum Posts by: Keith L.

Keith L. has started 5 posts and replied 13 times.

Hello bp family. Im currently in the middle of my first brrrr . Do anyone know of any banks that do not require  6 months of seasoning to refi? Thanks all btw I'm in the Chicagoland!!!!

Post: Contractor in Chicago

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Anyone know of a good contractor.  Have a house in Lansing illinois i need flipped 

Originally posted by @Will Fraser:

Hi @Keith L., congratulations on the upcoming 6-plex purchase!

I'm behind you with the decision to self-manage!  There's no better way to learn the trade, optimize your profits, and learn the value of a good PM than self-managing.

As for identifying with the residents . . . I'd recommend NOT having someone who isn't the manager pretend to be one.  That's actually dishonest and, necessary. You can introduce yourself as the manager, the landlord, the owner or as St. Nick, but I'd recommend something that is true. If you will own this personally and your name is going to be on the tax records then I'd fess up and identify as the Landlord or Manager. If you own it in an LLC I'd be more likely to identify as the Property Manager and if pressed (which you likely will be) I explain that I am one of the owners.

I know it's awkward and a bit intimidating to think of identifying as the owner of the building to the residents, especially if you are younger than them . . . or the same age . . . or older.  The fact of the matter is that it can be awkward at first.  BUT, it's a path that is more normal than you'd think, one that you CAN and SHOULD master, and one that presents an opportunity to build rapport with the tenants and set the precedent for how you will treat one another (and honest is a great bedrock for that treatment)

Hello BP I would appreciate some advice. I close on my first 6 unit tomorrow. I've went back and forth with deciding should i hire a property manager or self perform. I chose the latter for a few reasons.  The property is fully occupied with very low maintenance. I feel that if i need to, I can always hire a pm if things get to complicated.  I will be using rent redi for rent collections etc.... The app seems to be very popular and the setup has been quite easy. 


I have somone to act as pm but their also green and collectively we are learning as much as we can.  

How should they introduce themselves?

What are some do's and don't?

Any advice will be more then appreciated.  Thanks 

Originally posted by @David M.:

@Kristyn Grimes

Any property whose Title is held by a LLC requires commercial financing. The entity doesn't qualify for conforming residential loans. Any property with OVER 4 units is considered commercial.

So are you saying that a sfh can't be put into a LLC?

Post: Should I purchase my childhood home.

Keith L.Posted
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Hello bigger pockets family, an opportunity recently landed into my lap and im unsure how to proceed  forward. My grandmother house, whom my uncle (Her son) has power of attorney, would like for me to take responsibility of the home.  As far as i know theirs not any violations, the taxes are owed for this year only. 

The loan has been paid off for years and the home is need of an extensive renovation. It is livable but in pretty bad shape. My realtor provided an conservative arv at 200k

There's one condition placed upon me.  If i choose to accept, my uncle must stay.  I have another uncle who is a bit mentally challenged and he has lived in the home since forever. Personally this isn't a problem for me because i want him comfortable in his latter years. 

This would be my first acquisition of this sort and im not sure what my end result can be. 

My hope,  if feasible is to transfer ownership to my company. Repair the house with cash. Rent the remaining  rooms for transitional living. Attempt to recoup my investment (whole or in part ) while taking a line of equity of some sort to use for a  downpayment on an traditional brrrr. 

I would like to thank all in advance for their insight and advice.  Im open to all possibilities and I just feel like this is an opportunity to do good while building my real estate portfolio.  

Couple questions i hope you guys can help with.

Should i use an agent to complete  transaction?

What loan instruments are available for a paid off house?

Post: Earnest Money forfeiture.

Keith L.Posted
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Originally posted by @Mindy Jensen:

You don't say what state this is in, but if the closing date came and went and your friend was ready, willing and able to close but the property wasn't ready, it sounds to me like the seller didn't fulfill their obligations and your friend can walk with their earnest money.

Again, I don't know what state this is. Did your friend have an agent?

 Hi thank you very much for your response. She lives in illnois and no she did not have  an agent. The initial listing was a rent own. Somewhere during conversations with the owner she decided to purchase, and signed a contract. I warned her several times to contact an agent but she's a little young and naive. This will definitely be a lesson learned hard independant of the outcome. 

Post: Earnest Money forfeiture.

Keith L.Posted
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Originally posted by @Evan Polaski:

@Keith L., her next step is to consult with a local real estate attorney that can review all of the facts of the contract, marketing info, etc.  

In general, if repairs were agreed to and not made by closing date, it sounds like if anything the seller is in breach of contract, not her.  But could be worth spending a couple hundred dollars for an attorney to send a firmly worded letter to seller, and likely call their bluff.  

 Thank you very much I will forward her your remarks. 

Post: Earnest Money forfeiture.

Keith L.Posted
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Originally posted by @Wayne Brooks:

The “story” doesn’t help us as much as the exact contract language, extensions and all addendums they signed after the initial contract. 
If the sellers agreed in writing to do the repairs by the closing date and did not get them done in time, then the contract likely died at the closing  date. 

 I appreciate your response. I will get as much clarification as possible. Thank you