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All Forum Posts by: Ryan Garrison

Ryan Garrison has started 57 posts and replied 213 times.

Post: Moving to Tacoma/Lacey/Olympia area

Ryan Garrison
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@Frank A.

If you are able, send me a pm with your email address and I can try to send you some ideas.

Post: Choosing a brokerage (new agents)

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I believe it is because eXp is one big brokerage, instead of small franchises. The escrow accounts would be huge and a nightmare to manage. 

Post: Choosing a brokerage (new agents)

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From what I have been told, eXp does not love property management. Is that part of your long term plan?

Post: Olympia REI Happy Hour

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Join Our Facebook Group! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/olyrei/

Post: Olympia REI Happy Hour

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https://www.meetup.com/Olympia-Real-Estate-Investing-Happy-Hour-Meetup-REI/events/267541388/

OlyREI Happy Hour is the newest and best event for Olympia area investors.

This is all about deals, relationships, beer...and BBQ.

No hype.

No pitches.

Just solid connections with solid folks.

Do you have any deals working that you can't lockdown? Come bounce your ideas off of us. Maybe even find a partner?

Come hang out and tell us about your needs, haves, and wants. How can we help you further your Real Estate career?

Here are topics often discussed at our MeetUp:
-Wholesaling
-Flips
-Syndications
-Landlording
-Tenants
-Law Changes
-Problem Deals
-Recent Deals
-Deals Newly Available
-FSBOs
-Foreclosures
-Hard Money Loans
-Real Estate Agents
-Construction/Rehab Costs
-And More...

Want a free beer? Show up about 15 minutes early with a deal to talk about 🍻

Come Hungry and Thirsty! Hops on the Hill lets us use this space for free, but we do need to meet food/drink minimums. Let's keep this MeetUp Free for 2020 and show this local business some love!

Post: Moving to Tacoma/Lacey/Olympia area

Ryan Garrison
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  • Olympia, WA
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Originally posted by @Frank A.:

Hello all, I've also gotten an assingment to McChord AFB this summer. I'm single and in my early 30s so I'm looking to house hack by buying a 2-4plex/MFR in a "hip" neighborhood where the younger population tends to live. Do you know in what areas I'd want to start looking?

Thanks in advance! 

 Hi Frank, 

I would say for the most part, the areas that are "hip" are not the same as the areas that have 2-4 plexs. The more fun areas for you would probably be in Tacoma, and those neighborhoods are pricey. Finding a home with an unfinished basement you can rent out, or a garage that you can convert into a living space may be a better way to go...or a home with a lot of bedrooms that you can rent out. Have you already been pre-approved, and if so, what is your budget? 

Post: How to House Hack with a Family

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@Jenn N.

That's amazing!

Nicely done.

Post: Simplisafe vs Ring for Remodel Protection

Ryan Garrison
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Olympia, WA
  • Posts 234
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I know that Simplisafe is a sponsor at BP but I have heard more people talking about Ring for their property's security.

I want something with a cellular connection because I don't have wifi at my projects. I also want something I can easily move to another project when necessary.

Ring monitoring with cell backup is only $10 per month and I have a video doorbell on my personal residence so not adding an additional service provider would be a plus.

Doea anyone here use Ring for their rehab or vacant property security? What do you think of it? Pros and cons.

Post: How to House Hack with a Family

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  • Olympia, WA
  • Posts 234
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@Soddee R. Knight I think finding a place with a DADU or space to put a manufactured home on part of the land may be the way to go.

Most plexes will have no room for the kids and dog to run around, or they may be in neighborhoods my wife would veto.

What do you think you will do?

Post: Olympia REI Happy Hour : Hops on the Hill

Ryan Garrison
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Olympia, WA
  • Posts 234
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When: December 26th, 4pm

Where: Hops on the Hill

What: Happy Hour to talk about all things Real Estate with local investors, agents, wholesalers, contractors, flippers, landlords, lenders, and those who are just getting started.

Why: Because meeting new people is important and can be fun!

Meetup RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/Olympia-Real-Estate-Investing-Happy-Hour-Meetup-REI

Facebook RSVP:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/olyrei/

There is no fee for attending, but please try to order some food and/or drink so they keep letting us reserve the space :)