All Forum Posts by: Max Fleissner

@Isaac Hughes, is this property still available?

Wanted to reach out to those who may own personal or investment properties in Elkhorn, NE to discuss the rising tax valuations, and options (if any) to fight them after unsuccessfully protesting them.  

Last year, my next door neighbor (zip 68022) received a 15% increase in his eval while mine jumped 5%.  His protest was denied, but in August 2018 he received mail that notified him that a lawsuit was in the works to sue the DC assessor for unrealistic valuation increases.  This lawsuit was successful, and apparently the judge ruled that increases over 12% were illegal (these are the words of my neighbor, as i could not find anything in the news about the lawsuit).  His valuation still went up but fell below this 12%

Fast forward to this year, and my home's valuation increased a whopping 19% from last year. I went through the protest process with the explanation that valuation increases are years behind, and this large jump is merely catching up from years past... It was difficult to argue, as sales in the neighborhood show that the area has risen around 20% over the last several years. So i get it if this is just something i'll have to expect.  However, i'd love to hear if there's others out there who know if there's anything we can do!

Thanks in advance!

Thank you all!

@Ben Einspahr

Does anyone have any insight on the varying models/capacities/brands of Ozone machines?  I began research on a unit and am really getting option overload haha.  I'm sure that it is like everything else - you get what you pay for, but the price range i've seen is between $75-400.  I only own two units and focus on long leases so i won't be running the machine that often, but definitely want to buy what lasts a long time and gets the job done right. Thanks a ton in advance!   @Nathan Gesner @Jorge J Gonzalez @Amanda Whiteley @Marc Winter

@Andrew B. Call Nate Keller at Nebraska Bank of Commerce. Great to work with, used to small/new investors, good terms and rates, completed a BRRR with them last fall with no seasoning period

@Alan Strong quite possibly.  What do you think @Collin Schwartz? I could hit up Andy K about upcoming REIA speakers as well

I may have missed some conversations on this, but has anyone gained experience with the new Opportunity Zones in Omaha yet? Just curious on your perspective beyond what has been made public news. Thanks for any insight!

Tony, I work with a small firm in Lincoln, NE - they have handled my real estate investment taxes over the last 6 years.  PM if you want their contact info

@Collin Schwartz forgot one large detail that has been taking up a good portion of his time the last year and a half - giving back!  Thanks for being a mentor, for always being open to provide advice, and for starting up and managing the meetup.  Appreciate it buddy!