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All Forum Posts by: Kenneth McKeown

Kenneth McKeown has started 29 posts and replied 385 times.

Post: Dallas short term rentals

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341

I haven't dug deep into it because it doesn't immediately affect me and I don't believe it comes into play until 2024... but I do know if it's zoned MFH you can still do STR.

Post: Dallas short term rentals

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341

Dallas is banning STRs... outside of specific areas/zoning. So I'd be prepared.

Post: Looking to get started in investing for my family

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341

HELOC right now would be anywhere in the 7-9% range... so question is - will you be able to leverage that money at that rate to get a better return?

Post: Is anyone finding cashflow deals in the Dallas market?

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341

The quick answer is.. no. Lol 

Post: Deciding on TX market to invest in for first STR property

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341

McKinney will be the most expensive of the bunch here. Lol. They're all kinda all over Texas.

Post: House Hacking in Texas

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341
Quote from @Tomas Nuno:

@Eliott Elias I've just started looking this week but am gravitating towards Houston and Dallas. Any info you can share on either of those markets and their desirable areas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


Going to be difficult to have a tri/quad be self sufficient - FHA guidelines/requirements just due to property tax and home values here now. Duplexes don't have that requirement and would be a lot easier. Big differences in the Houston v Dallas market though so make sure you visit both cities and see which is a better fit for you.

Post: Looking into Broken Bow, Ok

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341

I'm building a massive cabin up on Carter Mountain but it's also going to be leveraged for biz trips and family vacations. So the double dip is what is helping. Plus I used a 1031 from another purchase! 

Post: Is Redfin "last list price" the same as final sale price?

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341
Quote from @Kat Hussey:

Hello!

I'm trying to run my own comps on a property I want to purchase from a family friend. However, I'm not a realtor, so I'm using Redfin/Zillow/etc. to pull these comps. It always says the number shown is the "last list price," but does that mean it sold for that price? I'm in Texas. If this isn't the sale price, is it likely that the actual sale price is reflected on the county appraisal site? Would I be required to double-check the "last list" vs. the sale price on the CAD site to be sure that my numbers are accurate? When I purchased my personal home, the taxes that year were raised to the purchase price, but I'm not sure if that was because there's been a TON of development in my specific area and that they have been keeping close tabs on sale prices.

Thank you for all your help!


 Get a realtor to help then... Texas is a non-disclosure state and nothing public is 100% right. It doesn't legally have to be announced (and shouldn't be, legally, unless the client has agreed to). 

Post: What do we think about investing in Fort Worth?

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341

It's far cheaper than Dallas.. okay, not far. But certainly cheaper. Fort Worth is a huge market though - we speaking downtown or the metro as a whole?

Post: Downtown Dallas , Good to Invest ?

Kenneth McKeownPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 432
  • Votes 341
Quote from @Sagar Ka:

Hey All, I am newbie in Real Estate , I saw a brand new home around 300k in Downtown Dallas area, Is it a good place to invest as a Rental Property ?

1) I know being a baby in the real estate , its really not easy to understand everything. I went on to learn from videos starting from this 

the how it works

2) I asked the agent he said , I would be qualified for FHA loan with 3.5 % downpayment

3) I realized that since its a brand new home and I don't have worry about much repairs and stuff ,since most of the things would come in warranty for at least 1 year 

4) What are my options ? 

5) How to look if its a good community or not ? is there a website that I can look with zip code just like neighbourhoodscout.com?

6) what to look for before buying a property ? is there any checklist to see what is good ? 


 If it's a house and $300k and in "downtown Dallas" you're probably talking south Dallas. And if that's the case I'm going to go with - no. 

1. There are so many videos and podcasts out there. Do exactly that - EDUCATE yourself. Get a mentor. Find an agent who's not just going to throw you into a house for a quick buck.

2. I would speak to a lender to determine what you can qualify for.

3. You should have a 1/2/10 warranty - your agent should know what this is.

4. This is a very broad question. 

5. Don't have the address so can't say but always drive and research the area before ever considering.

6. This is very broad too - it's going to be property by property.