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All Forum Posts by: Marques Jackson

Marques Jackson has started 12 posts and replied 21 times.

@Calvin Lin

Not seeing it yet in MD

Post: 123 Whiteside Rd Sandston VA

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $50,000
Cash invested: $75,000

Contributors:
Cameron Douglas

Fix and Flip WIP

Post: 4800 Leonard Ave Henrico VA

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

Investment Info:

Single-family residence other investment.

Purchase price: $48,000
Cash invested: $90,000

Contributors:
Cameron Douglas

Taking a scary old house and giving it new life

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

Agent

How did you finance this deal?

FACO- F&F LOC

How did you add value to the deal?

Total renovation, added a bedroom and a bathroom

What was the outcome?

rental at $1400/mo

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Do your due diligence
Always get a survey
Septic systems are crappy
Wells are still in use within 20 mins of the Richmond MSA

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

Post: 116 N grove Ave A flip going rogue

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $53,600
Cash invested: $75,000

This is a great learning opportunity. I decided to add an addition on a home to increase the utility as a rental (2/1 to a 3/2). Over a year later due to regulatory challenges, we are finally laying the foundation. Should be done in August 2019. Pics coming soon.

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

low price strong indications of my desired long term rental market

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

HUD/Realtor

How did you finance this deal?

Mr. Cooper via Carelton Chambers Prosperity Home Mortgages, he's awesome

How did you add value to the deal?

adding and addition in Henrico county, which I would avoid in the future. rehab of interior.

What was the outcome?

still owrking, but trending towards a viable rental in a great location

Lessons learned? Challenges?

permitting in Henrico county is not an easy process
Richmond area has soil issues that require consultation of professional engineers
persistance pays off

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

Yes DM me and I'll point you in the right direction

Post: Single Family Flip Sandston VA

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

I have a property in Highland Springs.  It's a great area to invest in.

Post: Single Family Flip Sandston VA

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $50,000
Cash invested: $75,000

Contributors:
Cameron Douglas

SFH Fix and Flip Coming soon

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

Acquired through off-market from a realtor that I have brought value to previously.
It's in a great location close to the highways but with lots of land.

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

Agent

How did you finance this deal?

Finance of America Fix and Flip product

How did you add value to the deal?

connected it to city sewer
vinyl siding
new roof
AC
adding sq ft by walling in the sun room

What was the outcome?

TBD

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Press harder on negotiations

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

Yes

Post: 114 Alice St Chesapeake VA 23323

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

134000- ish, we closed it at $118,000

Post: 114 Alice St Chesapeake VA 23323

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $117,000
Cash invested: $35,000
Sale price: $199,900

Contributors:
Cameron Douglas

first Flip it was so cute

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

price relative to the repair

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

MLS Willia Barnes

How did you finance this deal?

Carelton Chambers Prosperity Home mortgage

How did you add value to the deal?

repaired the doors
fence
floors
lights

What was the outcome?

a sold home

Lessons learned? Challenges?

dealing with contractors
don't pay until you verify the work
survey at closing
get an inspection
tons more

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

William Barnes Realtor
Carleton Chambers Mortgages

Post: 1855 East blvd BRRRR

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Petersburg.

Purchase price: $27,000

bought an old house for cheap
fixed it up
rented it out
refi'd

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

price, location, rents

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

auction.com

How did you finance this deal?

cash

How did you add value to the deal?

lots of rehab, pretty much new interior and windows

What was the outcome?

successful rental

Lessons learned? Challenges?

tons, education on rehab costs
defining done
working with contractors
clarity in communication

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

Maureen Patterson RVA group

Post: 4802 Jan rd fix and flip

Marques JacksonPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • VA
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 5

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Henrico.

Purchase price: $107,000
Cash invested: $16,000
Sale price: $181,900

Contributors:
Cameron Douglas

Flip of a Single Family Home

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

price, location, ARV

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

MLS through William Barnes

How did you finance this deal?

FACO fix and flip

How did you add value to the deal?

total renovation by TRIE LLC

What was the outcome?

on the market for less than a day

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Finish the job
Some minor imperfections cost up 3k at closing time

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

William Barnes