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All Forum Posts by: Kiera Underwood

Kiera Underwood has started 2 posts and replied 916 times.

Post: Looking for rating on Table Investments for OKC deals

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
  • Specialist
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 599

Understood @Axel Meierhoefer we also manage any renovations you choose to do. You could say we have the project management and construction available via our company. We sometimes provide properties are already renovated and we often provide properties that have not been fully renovated so you can choose what extent of upgrade to do at tenant turnover. 

We will differ from most TKs in that we're not committed to one way to make you money. We'll do whatever makes the most sense with the current market. I wouldn't call us a turnkey company. Instead a company that sometimes provides a TK product. We're just a bit more flexible than a TK only company. 

Post: Where to buy my first rental property?

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
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  • Oklahoma City, OK
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  • Votes 599

@Aaron Bammert I can only speak for OKC, but there are benefits to buying on the outskirts here! On the west side of OKC you have newer developments, better schools and higher price points. The returns here are lower but the product is newer. On the east side you've got great bang for your buck. It's not unusual for investors to grab properties that cash flow as is for 60-80k. Have you connected with a realtor in your area? I'd look for one that specializes in investments! 

Post: Local vs. long distance investing?

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
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  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Posts 951
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@Greg Koszkul I'd connect with providers in different markets to get an easy look at what's out there. Just make sure to read reviews of each provider. I've seen a lot of agents that like to talk the investment talk, but don't have much experience other than sales! 

Post: Does it make sense to invest in new construction?

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
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  • Oklahoma City, OK
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  • Votes 599

@Gabe C. hit the nail on the head. If you're sure about the market and KNOW you're going to hold for 15+ years then you're golden. A low cap rate for a very easy long term rental is great. 

Post: Getting started while working full time

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
  • Specialist
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 599

@Ryan Guffey I'd do buy and hold. If you want to learn more, ask your provider for something where you could raise rent rates with a bit of rehab and opt to self manage. Those will be semi-challenging baby steps that don't open you up to as much time-suck as your other options. 

Post: Advice for starter (passive income)

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
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  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 599

@Santiago Ramiro Girado I know of decent loan terms for out of country investors. They're not incredible but it's not a total deal breaker. You could go that route and buy more turnkey type properties to stay passive? 

Post: Burnt out before I even start

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
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  • Oklahoma City, OK
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  • Votes 599

@Baha Acuner I can only speak for OKC but there are absolutely providers that can help you get it done. Typically the more middlemen that you involve the lower your return, but some return is better than none especially when you don't have other options! 

Post: Did the 2008 market crash effect rent income for landlords?

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
  • Specialist
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 599

I think it depends on the market. I can speak for OKC that in B and C class rentals we held rent rates. We're a super stable recession-resistant market though.

Post: low investment( 50k) high cash flow properties

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
  • Specialist
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 599
Originally posted by @Abhishek Pareek:

@Vish Patel but am also looking for 50k properties which is in very good condition and tenants are in place. So any more risks you think i can face? 

This is the situation I was outlining above. If it's in good condition, why not? Also, purchase price may be low enough that if it is in rougher condition you have more room in your budget to upgrade and raise rent even more. If it's performing as-is at 50k, what could 10-20k do? Purchase price being lower than normal for an area could also allow you to get a higher arv for less work. In OKC a 50k property is just below what's normal for a cash flowing property, so I see those properties as great targets to hopefully raise rent/value for less! 

Post: low investment( 50k) high cash flow properties

Kiera UnderwoodPosted
  • Specialist
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 599

@Abhishek Pareek As long as you do a 3rd party inspection and really look at structural, safety and mechanical issues. You budget for major mechanicals based on how old the current are and you have a contractor bid any updates you want to make I don't see it as any more or less risky than more expensive properties. Does this answer your question?