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All Forum Posts by: Rich Merlino

Rich Merlino has started 20 posts and replied 27 times.

Post: Advanced, expert tips on successfully navigating closings

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

After a property is under contract to purchase or to sell, what is your best insider tactic that others might overlook?

Post: Multiple Off-Markets - Assignable Contract Opportunties

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Good Morning Investors!

We have 3 Hot-Off Market Assignable Contract Opportunities to share with you today! Please click the link for each property to see the details, Inspection dates & times, Assignable Terms and Conditions.

92 Old Webster Rd., Oxford, MA 01540
3 bed, 1 bath - 1496 sq ft livable space - 0.49 acres

187 Gage Rd., Athol, MA 01331
4 bed, 1 bath - 1300 sq ft livable space - 0.36 acres

37 Main St., Upton, MA 01568
4 bed, 1.5 bath - 1432 sq ft livable space - 0.5 acres

If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please call Jeanne @ 508-658-2897. Email [email protected]

Post: Hot Off-Market Duplex for immediate Sale!

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

20 total rooms / 9 bedroom / 3 bath

2,796 sq ft livable space / Lot size: 8,115 sq ft

Stories 3, Multi-family home - Large Multi-Family with loads of character and potential. Wrap around porches on 2 Flrs. Some updates have been done over time - Mostly Hdwds throughout. Near West Street School and Southbridge Christian Academy

Please go to this link for all details: https://tinyurl.com/y9y4b3vg

Post: Commercial/Residential Rehab Mills

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Brad, maybe we'll be in touch.  Thanks for reaching out.

Post: Commercial/Residential Rehab Mills

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Belated thanks to you, Kyle!

Post: LANCASTER 3/2 GREAT B&H

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Available for Immediate Sale: PRICE LISTED HERE IS A GAUGE, THIS IS A OFF-MARKET PROPERTY, PLEASE INQUIRE.

Cape Cod Style

6 total rooms / 3 bedroom / 2 bath

1,707 sq. ft. livable space

Lot size: 0.37 acres

Basement: Finished Basement, 400 sq. ft.

Attached Garage

Located near : Shopping, Golf Course, Hwy Access, Public Schools

Property: House appears to be structurally, mechanically, and cosmetically pleasing. It seems that no work needs to be done. Buyer is advised to conduct his/her own due diligence.

Cape Cod Style

6 total rooms / 3 bedroom / 2 bath

1,707 sq. ft. livable space

Lot size: 0.37 acres

Basement: Finished Basement, 400 sq. ft.

Attached Garage

Located near : Shopping, Golf Course, Hwy Access, Public Schools

Property: House appears to be structurally, mechanically, and cosmetically pleasing. It seems that no work needs to be done. Buyer is advised to conduct his/her own due diligence.

Inspection by Appointment: - Thursday, July 12th, 2018, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Call Jeanne 508-658-2897 or email [email protected]to set appointment.

Post: HOT off-market deal in Milford RIGHT NOW

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Hi James,

Yes it is.

Thanks

Post: HOT off-market deal in Milford RIGHT NOW

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Martin, Your number is not working.  Please give me a call at 508-658-2897

Thanks

Post: HOT off-market deal in Milford RIGHT NOW

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Suggested Price $138,000 to buy Assignable Purchase & Sale Agreement

for subject property located at: 41 Vine St., Milford, MA 01757

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

  • The seller has signed the contract to sell. Gwendolyn Property Management, LLC has signed the contract to buy and, being overwhelmed by other projects at the moment, has made the decision to make the contract available to another buyer.
  • Construction loan and other financing information can be found below.
  • The property currently contains some of the seller’s belongings, but the entire contents will be removed.
  • There is a link below to photos and videos of the subject property.
  • There will be an opportunity for a thorough inspection of the property by private appointment only (see below). This is not a public open house.
  • Gwendolyn Property Management, LLC is not selling the property, but selling the purchase contract, to be assigned to Buyer as specified below. Highest offer with $5,000 non-refundable earnest money will receive the contract.

Click here to view Purchase and Sale Agreement

Click here to view Assignment of ContractEarnest money to: Dorner Law & Title Services

Details of subject property according to homeowner and public information. Please do your own due diligence.

6 total rooms / 2 bedroom / 1 bath

Possible third bedroom to add value

718 sq. ft. livable space * Public record, may differ from actual *

Lot size: 3,001 sq ft

Basement: Partial Basement

Located near High School, Jr. High and Elementary School

Property: Is livable in move-in condition.

Inspection:Friday, June 22nd, 2018 at 2:30 - 4:30 PM - Call Jeanne 508-980-5333 or email [email protected] for appointment

Offers

  • Must be received no later than Monday, June 25th, 2018 at 5:00 PM
  • Submit all offers to [email protected]

Subject property along with most similar comparable sales


Value based on lowest $/sq ftValue based on highest $/sq ft$330,868

Rental information

You may click here

for a refresher on the “1% Rule of Investment Property.” Sample figures:

Acquisition $138,000

  • 3.5% closing costs $4,830 (estimate - Buyer is advised to perform due diligence)

Total Investment: $142,830 (estimate - actual figures may vary)

Following the 1% Rule and using these sample figures, the property would have to be able to be rented for $1,429 per month or more to be considered a good investment. Here are a couple of actual Milford rentals:

Date# of BedroomsAdvertised Rent
June 12th2$1,575
May 3rd2$ 1,490
May 31st3$1,500
Dec. 22nd2$1625
Dec. 29th2$1,525
January 3rd2$1,500
January 5th2$1,450
Nov. 27th2$1,745
Nov. 18th2$1,350

Link to 100+ photos: Photos

FINANCING OPTIONS

For non-owner occupied construction loans:

John Latino

(508) 865-9521

[email protected]

For owner-occupied constructions loans:

Jason Anker

Cell: 857-891-5075

[email protected]

For hardmoney lender options:

Contact me directly at [email protected]

There are many other options to choose from. Buyer may choose whatever financing he or she chooses and is advised to perform adequate due diligence. Neither Seller nor Gwendolyn Property Management, LLC are affiliated with any financial institution.

Thank you,

Jeanne Smith

508-658-2897

Post: Off Market in Milford 2BR - Assignable Contract

Rich MerlinoPosted
  • Investor
  • Whitinsville, MA
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Suggested Price $138,000

to buy Assignable Purchase & Sale Agreement

for subject property located at:

41 Vine St., Milford, MA 01757

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

  • The seller has signed the contract to sell. Gwendolyn Property Management, LLC has signed the contract to buy and, being overwhelmed by other projects at the moment, has made the decision to make the contract available to another buyer.
  • Construction loan and other financing information can be found below.
  • The property currently contains some of the seller’s belongings, but the entire contents will be removed.
  • There is a link below to photos and videos of the subject property.
  • There will be an opportunity for a thorough inspection of the property by private appointment only (see below). This is not a public open house.
  • Gwendolyn Property Management, LLC is not selling the property, but selling the purchase contract, to be assigned to Buyer as specified below. Highest offer with $5,000 non-refundable earnest money will receive the contract.

Click here to view Purchase and Sale Agreement

Click here to view Assignment of ContractEarnest money to: Dorner Law & Title Services

Details of subject property according to homeowner and public information. Please do your own due diligence.

6 total rooms / 2 bedroom / 1 bath

Possible third bedroom to add value

718 sq. ft. livable space * Public record, may differ from actual *

Lot size: 3,001 sq ft

Basement: Partial Basement

Located near High School, Jr. High and Elementary School

Property: Is livable in move-in condition.

Inspection:Friday, June 22nd, 2018 at 2:30 - 4:30 PM - Call Jeanne 508-980-5333 or email [email protected] for appointment

Offers

  • Must be received no later than Monday, June 25th, 2018 at 5:00 PM
  • Submit all offers to [email protected]

Subject property along with most similar comparable sales


Value based on lowest $/sq ftValue based on highest $/sq ft$330,868


Rental information

You may click here

for a refresher on the “1% Rule of Investment Property.” Sample figures:

Acquisition $138,000

  • 3.5% closing costs $4,830 (estimate - Buyer is advised to perform due diligence)

Total Investment: $142,830 (estimate - actual figures may vary)

Following the 1% Rule and using these sample figures, the property would have to be able to be rented for $1,429 per month or more to be considered a good investment. Here are a couple of actual Milford rentals:

Date# of BedroomsAdvertised Rent
June 12th2$1,575
May 3rd2$ 1,490
May 31st3$1,500
Dec. 22nd2$1625
Dec. 29th2$1,525
January 3rd2$1,500
January 5th2$1,450
Nov. 27th2$1,745
Nov. 18th2$1,350

Link to 100+ photos: Photos

FINANCING OPTIONS

For non-owner occupied construction loans:

John Latino

(508) 865-9521

[email protected]

For owner-occupied constructions loans:

Jason Anker

Cell: 857-891-5075

[email protected]

For hardmoney lender options:

Contact me directly at [email protected]

There are many other options to choose from. Buyer may choose whatever financing he or she chooses and is advised to perform adequate due diligence. Neither Seller nor Gwendolyn Property Management, LLC are affiliated with any financial institution.

Thank you,

Jeanne Smith

508-658-2897