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All Forum Posts by: Nicholas Misch

Nicholas Misch has started 8 posts and replied 293 times.

Post: Is real estate appreciation a myth? Adjusting for inflation

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274

I buy property. The value goes up. I refinance and then buy more property. Not sure if it’s a myth or not but the money I make doing this isn’t a myth. 

Post: South Euclid, Cleveland

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274
Quote from @Jonathan Oh:

@Kaira Resch Have you considered working with a realtor to purchase properties needing cosmetics? Not as risky as full rehab, but manageable remotely. And you can prob get in at better price points. Otherwise, you'll be paying a premium for turnkeys with minimal cashflow.

This was my first thought. Get a good agent investor who can help with a small rehab. You’ll find better prices on properties that need a little work. Many people successfully do this out of state. 

Post: STR Neighbor Complaints

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274
Quote from @Kadeidra Honey-Brooks:

@Nicholas Misch and @John Teachout, I think you’re both right that these are miserable people. The complaints Airbnb forwarded were unbelievably lengthy, negative, accusatory, etc. Not something a reasonable person would write.

I’ll implement some of this great advice and see if I can win them over, or at the very least, gather my own evidence to rebut their accusations. 


 Really I could care less about complaints from people who aren't staying as long as I and my guests are following my, and the local rules. 

Post: Should I refinance with current interest rates?

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274

I definitely understand your dilemma. I love when I can pull cash out of a property to buy more investments with it. I always feel that it's wasting away sitting in a property. For myself however, I do think I would have a hard time taking it out at 2.5% and then be paying 5.8%, unless the deal or investment I am going to put it in can beat the 5.8% and compensate for the hassle and fees to refinance, so I would probably have to get 8% or better to make it worth my while. 

Post: Should I buy the land next door?

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274

It's probably more nuanced then we can fully understand, but I always think that no more land can be made, so any opportunity to buy more sounds like a plus. If it can be made part of your current land that will increase the value of it, and I can't imagine that there isn't something that can be done with it unless its swamp (even then someone smarter then me could figure it out). 

Post: VA Cold Calling quality leads

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274

I am sure you have thought of this, but possibly she's just not good at it? It could only be the training or the student. 

Post: STR Neighbor Complaints

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274
Quote from @John Teachout:

The fact that they whined about both the tree laying in the yard and then whined about the tree removal process makes me think they're just unhappy meddlers. I'd just carry on.


 Yep! This was my thought exactly. Most likely nothing would satisfy them unless you closed shop and if the local ordinances are behind me, they can complain all they want. 

Post: STR Neighbor Complaints

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274
Quote from @Scott K.:

Why has no one suggested going in person to talk to them? They're human beings. Have you met them face to face? People are much kinder in person once they see you as a person. I've have plenty of upset neighbors calm down once I go in person, talk to them, listen to their complaints, and then offer solutions. I then execute on those solutions, and then ask them if I've done everything I can to help them. If I have problems, I send a gift basket with an apology, and a promise to implement a procedure to fix it in the future.

We need to stop being ******* landlords and owners. Be a human being. Treat others kindly. You wouldn't want obnoxious renters next door to you as well.


I always try kindness and fixing any issues with any neighbors I or my tenants have had, but you've never experienced someone that can't be pleased or made happy just because they basically hate life? 

Post: Starting early in real estate

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274
Quote from @Amelia Foronda:

I have a Bachelors in Business and it's doing nothing for me as far as real estate is concerned. Reading and connections with people is what your going to be most reliant on. 


 I wanted my business degree (which I have a bachelors of business administration) years ago and don't really regret it, though I haven't really used it technically for anything I have done. Especially now between books, the internet and hands on experience, college of any kind is pretty useless, unless your desired career requires it to enter that field. 

Post: New investor couple looking to get into long distance investing

Nicholas Misch
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  • Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 307
  • Votes 274

As I state whenever I am answering this often asked question, Almost every major "rust belt" city has pockets of really good investing with high returns and places you should avoid. The key is having your core 4 that you trust to guide you on where and what to expect.