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All Forum Posts by: Michael Ewers

Michael Ewers has started 8 posts and replied 55 times.

Post: Building a Networking

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33
Quote from @Michael S.:

@Michael Ewers  @Samuel Coronado 

What has been your experience with Deal Maker - Huntsville? Have you actually sourced any deals from this group, or is like the other facebook groups in this area where it is basically agents putting up their MLS listings and random individuals peddling wholesale deals that are not even worth considering?


 I've bought a ton of properties from the sellers/investors who attend Deal Maker. They are all local guys who understand the Huntsville market. When I first started buying in HSV I sourced all my properties from Facebook groups. Connecting with agents, sellers, and contractors for off market deals.  

Post: Building a Networking

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33
Quote from @Cameron Woodward:

I want to build a network to get me more conferrable taking risk. Is there any one in the Huntsville Alabama Area that knows how to set up networking events or something in the sort or even just want to network them selves. I don't know many people out here so I figured setting up one them would be the action move to take. 

A little about me I own a Moving Company (Moving Hearts Moving Company) and we've been going for a few years .I do a lot of sales and see a lot of houses so I've got a good understanding of the area as of right now we're at a 4.9 on google. Also I have 1 property I stay in and Ive been renting the rooms out in my house but don't know how to proceed on tryin to get more houses. I haven't been on here too much but I'm going to try and get more involved with the community.


 Hey Cameron, 

There's a new meet up called Deal Maker - Huntsville. Check out the group via Facebook to get more updates on networking events. Also Madison County REIA is a good one too to attend as well. Zack does a great job. All big or small meet ups to get you started

Post: Brrrr in St. Louis

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33

Good luck! I buy in St Louis for rentals so if there is any SFR you don't want to deal with I'm an end buyer!

Post: New to REI - Introduction

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33
Quote from @Andrew McCullough:

Hi everyone,

My name is Andrew and I am a junior finance major with a real estate concentration at Samford University. Originally from Nashville, TN, I've been living in Birmingham for the past couple of years and have noticed what seems like a major upside in the local real estate market. While I'd consider moving back to Nashville if the right opportunity arises, I'm particularly interested in learning more about Birmingham's potential in REI.

As I prepare for graduation next year, I'm exploring where to live post-college and how to get started in REI. I have zero hands-on experience but have been researching the industry for a few months and want to take the next step. From your experience, does Birmingham offer strong opportunities for new investors?

I'd love to connect with someone experienced in the area and even work on a deal together just to gain some hands-on experience. If anyone has insights, connections, or opportunities they think I should look into, I'd really appreciate it. Also, any advice for someone looking to get their start in the industry would be fantastic!

Looking forward to learning from you all.


 Welcome! I buy single families in the Birmingham and Huntsville area. Are there certain Birmingham areas you want to be focused in? Numbers might look good on paper but reality kicks in with demand/high days on market, etc. I would advise running your numbers conservatively. The Alabama market was hot for investors in 2022 then took a turn late 2023. 

Post: Connecting with investors in Alabama

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33
Quote from @Vanesca Charles:

Hello, any RE investors investing out of state or in Alabama. I would be great to connect with you. Thanks


 I buy in Huntsville and Birmingham for rentals! Looking forward to connecting! 

Post: Fix & Flip in the Birmingham Market

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33
Quote from @Lillian Pintaro:

@Michael Ewers it was actually a couple months ago. I will say you have to know center point very well and be very familiar with it because pulling permits over there is very tough


 Good to know it's not just us dealing with permits. Hopefully they will be more investor friendly soon!

Post: Fix & Flip in the Birmingham Market

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33
Quote from @Lillian Pintaro:

@Michael Ewers  

my whole family invest, and our rentals have been doing great! We have rentals in Leeds, childrensburg, pinson. All over the place. 

as in rentals, forestdale is a great area!! Certain parts of Eastlake aren't to bad and usually do great and than center point not to awful either. 


 Great info, Lilian! When was your last Center Point rehab? I haven't bought there in over 3 years due to the city. Center Point kept dragging our projects with not passing permits. Every CP rehab in 2022  averaged 400 days due to the municipality. I'd love to buy there again due to inventory and performing rentals but it's not worth it at this time.  

Post: Rookie who's interested in OKC and Birmingham markets - with a few questions!

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33
Quote from @Luke Fruge:

Hi all! My partner and I are looking to get our next rental (currently have one in a more local market that has a property manager).  After some research I'm we've narrowed it down to the OKC and Birmingham markets. Since this will be our first long distance investment it feels like we're starting brand new and would love advice for first time long distance investors. Also would love your opinions on those two markets (pros and cons etc). Thank you in advance! :) 


 Great markets to focus on! I buy in OKC and Birmingham for rentals. Both markets have similar price points for investor friendly homes. I would advice being conservative running Birmingham rents due to DOM. Numbers might look good on paper but some pockets do not have the rental demand compared to other areas. 

Reach out anytime for a better insight on which OKC/BHM pockets to buy in. 

Post: Fix & Flip in the Birmingham Market

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33
Quote from @Lillian Pintaro:

Hey Guys, I've been in the Birmingham Market my whole life! I'd love to share some insight if yall have any questions about it! Its a growing market, and a great place to invest for flips and rentals. 


 I invest there for rentals. Have you seen an increase on the rental side? There's countless high DOM every time I'm running comps. It's affecting my numbers drastically by missing out on good opportunities. What areas are you seeing the growth? 

Post: Real Estate Investments ( Fix n Flips & rentals )

Michael EwersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Posts 59
  • Votes 33

It depends what your goal is. I buy to rehab and turn into rentals so Pinson, Pelham, Bessemer are a great fit for the areas and returns I'm looking for. Center Point is not investor friendly anymore so I would advise staying away from the rental side.