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All Forum Posts by: Les Jean-Pierre

Les Jean-Pierre has started 23 posts and replied 351 times.

Post: Searching for Landlord Attorney, Brooklyn, NY

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

If this is still an issue, in box me, I have one that might be able to help.

Post: Searching for Landlord Attorney, Brooklyn, NY

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

If this is still an issue, in box me, I have one that might be able to help.

Post: Owner in foreclosure but won't sell

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

Nope. I was thinking of something along that route though. I have some people that could be a proxy.

Post: Owner in foreclosure but won't sell

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

The only thing I can think is change my tact. I have been respectful but he knows I am aware he is in foreclosure.

Post: Owner in foreclosure but won't sell

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

Hi, I am trying to figure this one out. A nearby property is in foreclosure and twice was about to be auctioned off. I know the owner. I called a few months ago and he said it was in contract. Then, I see it up for auction again. I got aggressive and called, texted. Told him I was flexible and had cash. Then he was avoiding me last time I was by my property. The property is still in foreclosure. Maybe he doesn't want to deal with me but he should have sold by now if it was in contract and the property is still in foreclosure. Any thoughts on how to get him to respond? 

Post: Water Submetering in NY

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

I found this while doing a search. I just had the commercial space of our three unit submetered as part of the lease. Depending on the set up of your pipes, it doesn't cost too much. The tenants were taking forever to do it so I looked at doing it myself. THe cost I was quoted was around $500 plus the cost of the submeter. I would recommend getting a meter that you can read remotely.

Post: Paypal to collect rents??

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

I use PayPal. I don't know the circumstances other people use it but I only receive payments. It is free for me. I am running into an issue where because I gave a tenant my bank account number, I will have to change it. She is a holdover and I don't want her to deposit the rent to start the clock over again.

Post: Raising rents in rent stabilized units through IAI in NYC

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

I think the big thing with IAI is the consent. I would look up the RSA  about seminars and get a good person well versed in this subject matter. This sort of thing would seem to be a long range play. 

Post: Long term BRRR in Bed Stuy Brooklyn, NYC John Hickey

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

Looks good. I have a day job but if you are around Saturday, maybe we can meet up. I'll inbox you.

Post: Long term BRRR in Bed Stuy Brooklyn, NYC John Hickey

Les Jean-PierrePosted
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
  • Posts 360
  • Votes 78

The coffee shop is open. They might have overspent on the renovations. I can't believe the change. The store is beautiful now. Some minor plumbing issues but nothing crazy.

Selling the place? I didn't think there were any deals left in Brooklyn! Good for you.