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All Forum Posts by: Paul DeSilva

Paul DeSilva has started 24 posts and replied 147 times.

Post: Newbie Ulster County NY

Paul DeSilva
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  • New York, NY
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Congratulations @Mallory Nogueras, What area of Ulster County is the property located, I may know someone that can help.

Post: Kingston NY-What do you think?

Paul DeSilva
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  • New York, NY
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@Rigo V. I invest in the surrounding areas and really like Kingston, it's a great City, I'm there all the time but I have to agree with @John Hickey the Kingston market is very inflated, especially uptown.  

Post: Successful first time BRRRR!

Paul DeSilva
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  • New York, NY
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Post: Successful first time BRRRR!

Paul DeSilva
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  • New York, NY
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Hi BP, 

So I'm really excited to say that I (with the help of my team) have completed my first real BRRRR. Here's the brass tacks on the deal.

- Buy an REO two family on 7/11/2017 for $60,000

- Rehab from July - October and Holding Costs $65,000

- Rent Both units $2300.00 combined. 

- ReFi (house appraised at $219k) at 80% LTV we got $175,200. Closed on 7/20/2018

- Repeat On our way to buying an undervalued 7 unit (waiting for amended contracted to be signed by seller as of Friday) 

All of this was funded by a HELOC on my primary residence. Almost no money was out of pocket. The ReFi paid the HELOC back, and there was enough money left over for the down payment on the 7 unit.

This would not have been possible without the BiggerPockets Website, Podcast, the books I have read and a lot of persistence, patience, and planning. 

Thank You ,

Post: Looking for a new Real Estate Lawyer

Paul DeSilva
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  • Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 148
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Thanks @Matt Caven

Post: Looking for a new Real Estate Lawyer

Paul DeSilva
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  • Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 148
  • Votes 252

Hi BP, 

I'm looking for a Real Estate Lawyer located in the Hudson Valley area, preferably in Ulster County, New York. If anyone knows of one please recommend them to me.

TIA,

Paul DeSilva 

Post: Help me analyze this off-market deal.

Paul DeSilva
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  • Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 148
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@Michael 

@Michael DeVowe The units are not stabilized. I will be able to see all records when I view the property. I hope the books prove to be good.

Post: Help me analyze this off-market deal.

Paul DeSilva
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  • Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 148
  • Votes 252

This deal was presented to me by my plumber who has been maintaining this property for several years It is not currently on the market, the owners have become elderly and ill and they are firm on the price. It looks like a great deal to me and I'm viewing the property this week. It is 2 buildings with 7 units total, all sub-metered with 2 landlord meters. Major renovations done in 2008. Any input would be much appreciated.  What does everything think? 

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Post: BUSINESS CHECKS IDEAS

Paul DeSilva
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  • Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 148
  • Votes 252

HEY BP FAMILY,

Being a blue collar kind of guy, I'm always learning new things about running a small business. That being said, I'm reaching out to the BP community for advice on something I'm new to, I need to order business checks. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm open to all thoughts. Should I order 3 to a page or wallet size? What security features do I need? What websites have you used in the past?  What is a good price point to look for?

THANKS, PAUL

Post: Banks are only offering commercial loans on my 2 family refinance

Paul DeSilva
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  • Investor
  • New York, NY
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Originally posted by @Anthony Gayden:

Paul DeSilva

Do you own the property under an LLC? If that is the case, it is the reason why banks will only lend to you with commercial financing.

Yes Anthony it is owned by an LLC.