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All Forum Posts by: Sharon Tzib

Sharon Tzib has started 118 posts and replied 775 times.

Post: Looking for Investor friendly realtors in Houston area

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

Hey Erick! I sent you a PM.

Post: Purchasing First Rental for $75K

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

The 1 or 2% rule is a screening tool only to help you decide if a property is worth a further look or not. You need to know what is reasonable in your area and not get caught up in a number. In Houston, 1% is about as good as you can hope to do in most cases, unless you are buying in sub par areas, and generally you need 20% down to achieve this.

This deal looks weak to me. After you factor in HOA dues (if any), property management, vacancy, maintenance and capex, I think you may be lucky to net $20/month in cash flow. You don't say how much you are putting down, but increasing that amount up to 20% if you haven't already and lengthening the term to 30 years could help improve the cash flow. Most investors I work with like to see between 6-10% coc for their long-term holds.

Also, please be aware that it will take longer to rent a one bath than a two, so pay attention to that vacancy calculation. Good luck!

Post: Houston Housing Stats Jan 2016

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

January 2016 Houston Housing Stats

Houston Real Estate Highlights in January

  • Single-family home sales declined 2.1 percent compared to January, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline;
  • Total property sales were unchanged at 4,965 units;
  • Total dollar volume was statistically flat at $1.2 billion;
  • At 262,663, the single-family home average price reached its highest level ever for a January;
  • At $200,000, the single-family home median price also achieved a January high;
  • Single-family homes months of inventory climbed to a 3.3-months supply versus 2.5 months a year earlier;
  • Townhomes/condominium sales rose 15.6 percent with the average price unchanged at $183,076 and the median price up 2.4 percent to $140,000;
  • Leases of single-family homes rose 2.8 percent with rents up 4.2 percent at $1,742;
  • Leases of townhomes/condominiums climbed 12.2 percent with rents up fractionally to $1,568.

Post: Newbie lives in Houston Texas.

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

Welcome to BP @William Patterson!!

Post: Investing in rentals in another State

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

No such law at all. I work with a lot of out-of-state investors, and I am one myself as well. Let me know if I can help you in any way.

Post: My First Deal: SFH Buy & Hold Rental in Houston

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

I was very honored you still decided to use my services despite finding an off-market property. It was my pleasure helping you guys, and I know you are going to achieve all of your REI goals in no time due to your intense desire, focus and zeal for learning! Congrats :)

Post: Dr. Ted Jones Phd 2016 Economic Forecast Houston Market

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

Good overview of the presentation he made at the HAR 2016 Economic Forecast luncheon last month.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGA8-NLgAh4&feature=youtu.be

Post: when to apply?

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

If you are ready to purchase, then go ahead and apply now - those are very good scores! What you don't want to do is apply many months in advance of a purchase, since most approvals only last about 90-120 days-no sense having to run your credit more than once if you aren't ready to buy.

I sent you a PM too as I'd be happy to provide you with some Houston lender referrals.

Post: 24 Year Old - First Home?

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

Yes, @Kevin Dai, that is correct. Feel free to PM me if you need any more help.

Post: Newbie from Houston

Sharon TzibPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Cypress, TX
  • Posts 802
  • Votes 454

Hi @Chancy Hu! Welcome to BP and the fabulous world of investing! Let me know if I can be of any help to you.