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All Forum Posts by: Matthew Tyson

Matthew Tyson has started 6 posts and replied 23 times.

Post: Buying and qualifying a lot in Texas

Matthew Tyson
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 19

For liens - I like to use the county clerk website. Use the advanced search function to either search the physical address or current owner: Official Records Search

For everything else you are going to need to get a survey or inquire if one is available. Here are the CoSA zoning designations: BASE ZONING DISTRICTS, the Lot and Dimensions Building Table, and the CoSA One-Stop Zoning Map.

    Post: MultiFamily Vacant Land Flip in San Antonio

    Matthew Tyson
    Pro Member
    Posted
    • Investor
    • San Antonio, TX
    • Posts 23
    • Votes 19

    Investment Info:

    Other fix & flip investment.

    Purchase price: $15,000
    Cash invested: $17,500
    Sale price: $40,000

    Vacant Land on the west side. Small multifamily double lot.

    What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

    Seller was listing lot for sale as one unit, although this was a double lot.

    How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

    FSBO. I reached out to owner and negotiated price down a bit.

    How did you finance this deal?

    Cash

    How did you add value to the deal?

    Advertised lot for sale focusing on the potential to add two duplexes. Purchased new survey.

    What was the outcome?

    Quick turnaround with no work involved.

    Lessons learned? Challenges?

    Liens can be difficult to clear, but necessary for smooth transaction.

    Post: Fix & Flip Single Family Residence on San Antonio's West Side

    Matthew Tyson
    Pro Member
    Posted
    • Investor
    • San Antonio, TX
    • Posts 23
    • Votes 19

    Investment Info:

    Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

    Purchase price: $55,000
    Cash invested: $115,000
    Sale price: $190,000

    Purchased a 2/1 and turned into a 3/2. Complete remodel inside and out. The only part of the house we did not touch was the roof.

    What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

    Great location with comps on the rise.

    How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

    Noticed that this was an expired listing that had gone under contract multiple times. Reached out to owner and asked what the issue was. Small title problems that were easy to fix.

    How did you finance this deal?

    Cash.

    How did you add value to the deal?

    House was originally a 2/1 but I was able to add a second bathroom and third bedroom within existing footprint.

    What was the outcome?

    Great net profit on the sale. Was looking to BRRRR this house but was open to sale at the right price. Overall a good win.

    Lessons learned? Challenges?

    Biggest lesson was patience with the city and contractors. Learned to scale back my expectations in a lot of areas and compromise where needed to get project to the finish line.

    Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

    Worked with a great GC, reach out for recommendations if you are in the San Antonio area.