All Forum Posts by: Russ Olivier

Great advice Jon, thanks!  Any Financial Services firms you'd recommend?

New to this post but what a wealth of information, thank you all!

Am considering selling my 15 single family homes this year and investing the equity in DSTs. I understand (mostly from this thread) they are generally higher fees and low(er) returns vs other 1031 alternatives. But the ability to diversify by asset type and geography is very attractive, and the true passive nature is something I’m looking for as i get older. 

One question for those with DST investing experience … how did you go about analyzing the offerings? What did you focus most closely on and what helped you decide if the investment was strong or weak? And were there any key numbers or ratios you could use across offerings to give you a quick comparison of the different deals?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts and for everything already shared!

So yesterday I was made aware of a summary judgement against me by Dallas County from a prior tenant in one of my rental properties. Turns out my Registered Agents failed to notify me of the case, so I didn't appear at small claims court. Of course I've had a stern discussion with them and they've agreed to send me an affidavit saying they messed up. My question to the group, is what should my next step be? I can hire an attorney but the amount is relatively small ($1400). I am allowed to appeal as I understand but I have to put up a bond for 2xs the amount. I'm very confident I'd win as the tenant left extensive damage that's all documented (and was sent to them 30 days of move out). Anyone else been through something like this with rental properties and small claims court? Any advice? Thanks!

Does anyone have a good, investor friendly plumber in the DFW area that can repair a sewer leak under slab?  Thanks for any help!

Have you always been curious about Real Estate Investing? Or do you already have 1 or 2 rental properties, but aren't quite sure the best way to manage them? Sign up today for the September 16 Seminar "The Rental Property Workshop". Only $29 per person or $39 for two. This nuts and bolts workshop focuses on the basics of real estate investing and managing rental properties. You'll learn how to:

- Analyze real estate opportunities

- Create positive cash flow from rentals

- Find and fix up rental properties

- Find and keep great tenants

- Work with vendors and contractors

- Strengthen your retirement strategy with rentals

- Take advantage of the tax benefits of real estate

My partner and I have over 20 years in real estate investing and currently own and self manage 26 rental properties in DFW. We both quit the corporate world to focus on our passion for real estate and we created this workshop to share our experience and show that anyone can own and manage rental properties. Sign up today at www.souptonutsandbolts.com

The Rental Property Workshop September 16th from 1:00 - 4:30 at The REC of Grapevine 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine 76051

Hi @Juan Carlos Flores.  Although we're not soliciting any products or companies at this event we will talk in general about lenders and r/e companies in DFW and we can definitely talk with you privately after the seminar about our experiences.   Message me if you'd like to sign up.  Russ

I think the big attraction for me is the control-ability of Real Estate over the Stock Market.  Yes the market will beat R/E in certain times frames, and vice versa in others.  But your return in a piece of Real Estate is much more in your hands .. how well you buy, how well you rehab, how you screen tenants, handle repairs, manage leases, etc.   The stock market to me feels a lot more like gambling.  Just my 2 cents.

PS .. although you can use leverage in both the SM and in RE, only in RE will your customers actually pay off your loan! :-)

Have you always been curious about Real Estate Investing? Or do you already have 1 or 2 rental properties, but aren't quite sure the best way to manage them? Sign up today for the September 16 Seminar "The Rental Property Workshop". Only $29 per person or $39 for two. This nuts and bolts workshop focuses on the basics of real estate investing and managing rental properties. You'll learn how to:

- Analyze real estate opportunities

- Create positive cash flow from rentals

- Find and fix up rental properties

- Find and keep great tenants

- Work with vendors and contractors

- Strengthen your retirement strategy with rentals

- Take advantage of the tax benefits of real estate

My partner and I have over 20 years in real estate investing and currently own and self manage 26 rental properties throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.  We both quit the corporate world to focus on our passion for real estate and we created this workshop to share our experiences and show that anyone can own and manage rental properties. Sign up today at www.souptonutsandbolts.com

The Rental Property Workshop September 16th from 1:00 - 4:30 at The REC of Grapevine 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine TX 76051