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All Forum Posts by: Michael Valencia

Michael Valencia has started 1 posts and replied 3 times.

Post: The Miami Market is Overrated?

Michael ValenciaPosted
  • Realtor
  • Miami FL
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 0

All about coming up with a strategy and building relationships with the right people.  I bought a Duplex 20% below fair market value last year with really high interest rate and I’m still cash flowing $800/month with now $230k in equity.  Here it is check it out below and let me know if you have any questions: 

Post: Rookie Investor mistake?

Michael ValenciaPosted
  • Realtor
  • Miami FL
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 0

@Account Closed I should’ve been more clear on that part.  GC charged $2k as a retainer, went ahead and put water/power in their name, Filed for permits, ordered dumpster and portal potty, and hired demo crew.  Once demo crew start ripping up kitchen, floors, and getting rid of junk.  Another $2,800 were given to start paying the workers and once the floors were ripped up and exterior siding opened, it was evident the entire foundation was rotted and disintegrating.  GC hasn’t asked for a dime after that and is consistently trying to get foundation companies out there.  Looks like they’re recommending a tear down and rebuild, which I have zero experience with! 🤦🏻♂️ 

Post: Rookie Investor mistake?

Michael ValenciaPosted
  • Realtor
  • Miami FL
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 0

After months of listening to BP podcast, reading books, and learning the basics I bought my first investment property long distance.  Build a solid team of Realtor, Property Manager,  Wholesaler, & General Contractor who all now know and care for goals and ideas ( they get it, I make money and they make money ).  Well the property was purchased in a historic area 3/2 for $25,000 needing a complete Reno.  It appraised at $150,500 after reno and it was exciting. The GC got to work and luckily only $4,800 later found the entire foundation of house is compromised,  needing a tear down most likely.  I am in the middle of waiting for a few quotes but I am starting to stress out.  I am officially lost and don’t what to do... should I tear it down and rebuild a duplex or triplex? ( it’s zoned for multi family) but I will definitely need a construction loan.  Should I try and find someone to salvage the house? Seriously could use some guidance at this time!

PS- I was planning on using the BRRRR strategy and now I have no idea what to do