All Forum Posts by: Laura Shinkle

I'd love to come! I can't wait to meet everyone!

You can also find out about local REIA groups on meetup.com. Those won't be BP specific meet ups and all are a little different.

Thank you so much

@Shawn Lowery for your insight and the details in the spreadsheet. I hear a lot about the overall numbers but the details of the transaction costs, down to what is involved in holding costs, is really helpful for us newbies. Not being used to these transactions, we may overlook real estate taxes, all the fees involved in closing, commission costs, utilities, permits, etc. 

I am about 2 weeks away from becoming a licensed broker in NC. The way you came about this opportunity goes to show you never know how an opportunity will come to you and what you'll make of it. Just out of curiosity, I assume you were the listing agent when you sold the property, given the 3% commission that was paid on the back end. Did you collect commission as the buyer's agent when you acquired the property?

Hi @Don Harris,

I am also interested in finding a CPA and tax advisor. I did look up Ki Shin and he and his partner look great. The only thing is they are located in Taylors, SC which is almost 2 hours from Charlotte. Are there any tax advisors you know of that are more local?

@Josh Stack I looked at the website that Don referenced. In the bios, they do say that they provide tax consulting, planning and preparation so it seems they are a one stop shop. They are also both licensed in NC and SC. I just wish they were closer to me in Charlotte. 

I feel the exact same way about my out of town property. If my tenant is happy and the PM is responsive, then I'm happy. A percentage point here or there is worth it. Also, I will definitely reach out when the time comes. Thanks!

Hi @joefacenda

I'm a total newbie but I wanted to give my two cents since I live in the area. I moved to Charlotte about two years ago and wanted to get a feel for the city before I bought anything. I am still currently renting. In my search for rentals, I had experiences with a lot of property management companies. In my experience, from a tenants perspective, Park Avenue was not responsive, a phone system nightmare, the website not up to date and signage in yards not correct. I have no idea of the landlord side but that is my experience from the tenant side. I currently have Niche Properties as my property manager and I could not say enough amazing things about him. It is a small company but he always responds to issues within an hour via email, even late at night and weekends. I would recommend at least reaching out to see what he has to offer. It isn't a big company, but his service is phenomenal. 

Thank you all for the big welcome and the tips. I look forward to chatting with you soon!

Hi BP!

I'm new to BP and would love to introduce myself. I moved to Charlotte about a year ago. About the same time, I started listening to all sorts of podcasts, BP one of them. I've loved real estate since I bought my first home at 22. It is now a rental property since I moved to Charlotte. I suppose that is where this crazy ride started. Now I can't get enough and am reading books and blogs on BP as fast as I can. I know I still have so much to learn but I just wanted to introduce myself instead of hiding in the shadows and not participating! Even crazier, I am planning on a career move to real estate broker within the next year also. Big things for me in the future, and I will keep you all updated. Thank you all for putting the spark under me and giving me the tools and network to believe this is possible!