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All Forum Posts by: Lenny Almanzar

Lenny Almanzar has started 3 posts and replied 14 times.

Post: Living near a Electric Substation

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4
Originally posted by @Michael King:

I wouldn't move my family in there. Children are more sensitive to these things and would probably grow an extra arm out of their head or something. 

Joking aside, I would definitely not live there. And I did find the meter I have, I think I paid $199 for it on Amazon. https://www.towerclimber.com/product/trifield-100xe-emf-meter-2/

If it's a great deal, I'd check it with the meter at different times of the day. Maybe the electric provider will tell you the heaviest usage times so you could go there at that time to get the strongest EMF reading. That's what I'd do before buying it to put tenants in there, for sure. 

 Doesn't seem like it's worth the effort. It's too close for comfort.

Post: Living near a Electric Substation

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4
Originally posted by @Michael King:

@Lenny Almanzar

You are in the right place. Get yourself an EMF meter. I have one but can't find the link but here's one that should do the same job: https://www.amazon.com/TriField-EMF-Meter-Model-TF2/dp/B078T2R64C/ref=sr_1_4?crid=86GD3F56WTMC&keywords=emf+detector&qid=1583806213&sprefix=emf+de%2Caps%2C1048&sr=8-4

Don't live in a magnetic field. There will always be EMFs in your home but you should do your best to make sure they don't exist in rooms where you spend a lot of time, such as bedrooms and the kitchen (for the missus, happy women's day hehe). 

Long story, but as an electrician years ago, I worked closely with a researcher in Australia who'd been quietly working with Sydney doctors and cancer patients. Their unofficial research found that some patients with aggressive cancer lived in homes with strong EMFs in rooms such as bedrooms. This researcher had built his own EMF detectors and together we probed houses of the cancer patients, located the EMFs, then my job was to eliminate the EMFs through installation of a ground rod, or moving the wires creating the EMFs (usually the mains running through the ceiling). The result was either dramatically reduced or eliminated EMFs, and improvement in patient conditions. I don't think any of this is documented, although it may be in a medical journal in Australia I suppose. 

Any home I plan on living in, I take my EMF detector during inspections. Building inspectors get pretty excited about it. One house we lived in had an intense field in the middle of the master bedroom - the mains went under the floor. My wife loved the house, so to mitigate the problem we moved the bed several feet away from the field and this was enough.

One thing that determines the strength of the field is how much current is being drawn at the time. When the AC kicks on for example, the meter goes crazy. 

When you say you are close to the substation, how close? Will you hear the rain crackling on it at night? The meter will help you decide if it's too close or not. 

There have been several houses I've chosen not to pursue due to high voltage wires in the vicinity, and subsequent strong EMFs. 

I hope this info helps you on your quest. This stuff is real. 


Michael that is a wealth of info, thank you! Please see the said address and substation on map, If further interested I will have to do a reading...

Post: Living near a Electric Substation

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4

Does anyone have any experience on SFH's that are near to electric company substations? Would you buy/rent?

From my research I'm getting mixed reviews. I'm reading there is no conclusive proof of long term issues. Looking for real world feedback...

Post: Power substation deterrent?

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4

@Kyle Denmark

I’d be more concerned with the impact in living near a electric company substation. Did you ever get an answer to this?

I ask because I also found a great home prices fair with a substation in its backyard.

Post: South NJ Investment

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4
Hey Dillon,  I’m still interested in getting details. Are you local to the area? What’s the best way to get that info?

Originally posted by @Dillon Y.:

Hey there @Lenny Almanzar have you gotten any further feedback other than this post?  Gloucester City is very hot right now, as are parts of Camden which doesn't have as bad of a rap as it used to.  The stretch along White Horse Pike has its pockets.  I've got a property in Lindenwold (in and of itself not great) that delivers roughly $200/unit each month in cash flow.

This post is kind of old, but if you're still curious, give me a shout and I'd be happy to show you some stats for the major areas / ones you're specifically interested in.

Dillon

Post: 203k Contractors in South NJ

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4

Currently looking to get into my first investment property. Ideally a duplex or 3+ multifamily. Can anyone recommend a 203k contractor they have had good experience with?

Really looking for someone who understands the process and has done 203k contracting before. 

I'll try and make this. Looking to network and meet some contractor as I'm looking to get into my first investment property soon. 

Post: South NJ Investment

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4
Originally posted by @Vaughn Smith:

@Lenny Almanzar I need a bit more info to help you out here. What type of tenant are you in search of? what level of rehab makes sense for you? can you provide a bit more details?

Is there such a thing as the perfect tenant? The obvious, someone who pays rent on time, steady job good credit. In terms of rehab work nothing major, ideally cosmetics (flooring, appliances etc etc)

Post: South NJ Investment

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4

Ideally looking for multifamilies or duplex. Trying to do some market research on what areas are better for buy and holds. Trenton, Camden? Gloucester City? Any input would be great for anyone that has had success themselves. 

Post: Networking in NJ (South)

Lenny AlmanzarPosted
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 4
Originally posted by @Odie Ayaga:

@Lenny Almanzar you just missed one yesterday. Luckily there's several throughout the week. The Hive in Trenton has one tonight and there's an SJREIA event tomorrow night.

I'll be attending the December 5th event in Moorestown at KW