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All Forum Posts by: Obed H. Bey

Obed H. Bey has started 18 posts and replied 54 times.

If I purchase a small multi-family home 100% cash can I still refinance it OMG since I don't have a mortgage? How does that work? Is it recommended? Do you have any suggestions?

It's so important to get the numbers right to evaluate a property. How do I calculate the numbers? And what should I be looking for?

I'm searching for creative strategies to finance my first MFH deal. I've never done a deal and looking for strategies that work for my unique situation.

Post: My first wholesaling deal. What 3 things should I do 1st?

Obed H. BeyPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 54
  • Votes 6

There's a house across from my mother's house. The previous owner died and as far as I know the bank seized the property and it's not currently on the market. Not in my niche but it might be an opportunity to wholesale and make a few bucks. My problem is I've never done a deal and been concentrating on my chosen path multi family homes. What 3 things would you say I should do as 1st steps?

Yes. We thought about it. Was trying to avoid it but that might be the way.

Is it possible to transfer it from her name to mine or to an LLC in the future?

Post: Is a Real Estate Agent course helpful to my education?

Obed H. BeyPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 54
  • Votes 6

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time.

Post: Is a Real Estate Agent course helpful to my education?

Obed H. BeyPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 54
  • Votes 6

@Shazia Chiu awesome. Thanks so much. I'm doing some but not all. I've found engaging folks directly has helped in a big way. Finding a mentor would be great!. It's my understanding that asking someone directly to mentor you is somewhat frowned upon and that it should happen organically. How would you suggest I find my mentor? I know she or he is out there just not sure how to go about it.

Post: I need a good morgage broker in the Philly area

Obed H. BeyPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 54
  • Votes 6
Originally posted by @Chris Youssi:

Why mortgage broker? I would recommend a local community bank - typically much more flexibility and easier to finance. In my experience mortgage brokers charge numerous junk fees and rates are not competitive. Talk to 3 different lenders and make an informed decision. Ideal Community bank assets bases under 1Billion. Best wishes moving forward.

 Thanks for the advice. How do I find that information about a bank?

Post: Is a Real Estate Agent course helpful to my education?

Obed H. BeyPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 54
  • Votes 6
Originally posted by @Benjamin Seibert:

Hey @Obed H. Bey it just depends on your goals. Becoming a realtor can definitely help in networking and learning about markets; however, you don't need to be a realtor to be a successful investor. I would recommend reading a few books first and listening to various BP podcasts (some about investors who are agents and some who aren't). Some books I'd recommend include Millionaire RE Investor and any of the BiggerPockets published books. The realtor course are costly and take time. If you don't end up using it enough to your advantage then it wouldn't be worth it. Hope all works out in your investing journey

By the way a mortgage broker was recommended because they have access to various resources and might be able to point me in the direction of a lender (s) sensitive to my situation.

Post: Is a Real Estate Agent course helpful to my education?

Obed H. BeyPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 54
  • Votes 6

@Benjamin Seibert thanks so much for the input. Makes a lot of sense. Appreciate you.