All Forum Posts by: Elizabeth Blazina

Ahh , Yes I see .. I was basing this on the current rents not projected rents.  Could you tell me what the square footage is on  these units?

Aaron, I think you forgot to add the mortgage debt on your calcualtions.. With these numbers your actually losing a bit each month. 

Hey Michael, I just saw your post.  You might want to join a local meetup in your neck of the woods.  Just search "Investor real estate meetups in Mountlake Terrace or Seattle."  All the above information can be found their.  I find you get the most pertinent information without the hype or up-sell  as most of the folks are serious about their " business" at these meetups.  Most meetups are free , some charge a fee for each one you attend.. usually between $10.00-$25.00.  Tarl Yarber has one in Renton, "fixated on Real Estate" that is $10.00/meetup  and worth every penny just for the networking alone.  

Good luck on your journey!

Interested could you send me the spreadsheet?

Thank you,

Liz

Redgy, I think there are some great points made here.  As an agent and an Investor I see both sides.  Personally, I think your agent could have been a bit more helpful in guiding you to the listing agent and reaching out to let them know that you were interested.  The agent does have a point in referring , because the listing agent would be a dual agent you could potentially have more wiggle room in the price.. so not such a bad suggestion. 

Where your agent seems to lack is in his diplomacy. 

Had he stated that you might get a better result if you went directly to the listing agent  and point out the reasons why he is simply referring you to the listing agent you might have been more receptive.. 

Lastly, I think the fact that you are doing all the work and he is not contributing to the search IS reason to find another agent. That is just lazy and speaks volumes as to his work ethics..  You 

Your agent is such a part of your team and there are enough agents out there that would be willing to work with  you. He should be adding to your search  always always!

Hi ,

Is it legal to raise the rent on only one side of a rental.  I may be answering my own question here, but last year we fixed up one side when an old tenant left and a new one came and then raised that units rent.  I am not wanting to raise that one this year but would like raise the other side due to inflationary components.. Is this legal?

Thanks in advance,

is a  good deal.  ( sorry hit "post" to soon.

Joey I too live very close to this house.. Have seen like this for quite some time and actually did send a  few letters.. So my guess is there hopeing to get much more than 200K in a bidding war.   My thoughts for highest and best would be either tear down to foundation only and then bulid a modern.. These are going for anywhere between 600k to 1million and more.

Still I think if the bidding doesn't get to crazy this

Viktor I am not able to get the pictures?  

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Hi  Bigger Pockets folks,

I wanted to reach out specifically to Washington state Brokers who are also investors or work with investors.  Would like to hear  how some of you are balancing the two . For Example Do you have different entities that you work under while providing investment properties or purchasing them, Are there some firms that are more investor friendly? 

Personally seeking a good fit for both my history of investing( and continued investing) and  my recently acquired license.

Feel free to contact me  privately via my account or on this discussion board

Thank you and look forward to hearing from you.

Elizabeth Blazina