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All Forum Posts by: Melissa Searing

Melissa Searing has started 24 posts and replied 85 times.

Post: Looking for Remount Road property or close to it

Melissa SearingPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 99
  • Votes 17

Hi @Sharee Mason, I'm not sure if your client is looking for properties near Remount Rd on an ongoing basis, but I have one coming on the market soon. It's on Belvedere Drive in Hanahan. 
Thanks!

Post: I want to do the deal start to finish. I just need guidance.

Melissa SearingPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 99
  • Votes 17

Hi Josh, find a deal and my team will work with you! The best/cheapest way to find a deal is to "drive for dollars" and track down the home owner. Call them and send letters. Also, tell everyone you meet that you're looking to buy a property. The best situation is when an owner is in distress in some way and needs cash quickly. That's where we can help them! 

I'm happy to assist you if you think you've got somethin good. :)

Post: In Need of Tile Person in Charleston South Carolina

Melissa SearingPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 99
  • Votes 17

Awesome, thanks @Landon Smith!

Post: In Need of Tile Person in Charleston South Carolina

Melissa SearingPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 99
  • Votes 17

Hi BP! I am flipping a house and need a reasonably priced tile person to lay bathroom floor tile. Do you have a referral for me? Thanks!

Post: Air BnB, short-term, vacation rentals in NC and SC advice

Melissa SearingPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 99
  • Votes 17

Does anyone have any advice about having an AirBnB rental in Mount Pleasant? I have a 1960's 3BR/1BA near Old Village (cute, but not updated) that I am thinking of listing. Are there any STR restrictions in Mount P?

I just had a thought. (Watch out! haha) 

What if my private money lender just buys the house and rehabs it and then sells it to me? This way I can use the ARV when I purchase it with no seasoning! Does anyone see a problem with this?

Hi BP! I need your help. I have a house under contract and my DD period ends Friday. My private lender is paying cash for the property and renovations... and I would like to refi into a 30-year fixed mortgage and make it my PRIMARY RESIDENCE. I spoke with a few lenders today, and they are saying that, in order to get financing based on the ARV (and not the sale price), I have to wait 180 days. Ugh! How do people do the BRRRR strategy? Do they always wait the 180 days? Or do they just have to find a bank who will do it without the seasoning period? Do you have a recommendation for a mortgage banker in South Carolina or Charleston you recommend?

Your help is so greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Post: Investor Specials, Check out our current turnkey program

Melissa SearingPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 99
  • Votes 17

Please email me the details [email protected]

Post: Know of any conventional lenders who don't require PMI?

Melissa SearingPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 99
  • Votes 17

So interesting, thanks so much @Russell Brazil. So good to know!

Post: Know of any conventional lenders who don't require PMI?

Melissa SearingPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 99
  • Votes 17

Thanks so much @Troy Gandee!