All Forum Posts by: Ryan McKinney

Hey Danny-

We do property management in and around Johnson City. Our team has about 160-sih doors currently that we manage. Our leasing manager and I would be happy to jump on a call next week to discuss it with you.

Ryan McKinney

KW Johnson City

I’m with you Brian. I use ChatGPT as a real estate efficiency engine — it’s like having an extra research analyst, marketing copywriter, and due diligence assistant all in one. It helps me help my clients make smarter, faster decisions and stay ahead of the market.

Specifically, here’s how I’ve been using it for my clients (I am a real estate agent working with the BP investors in Northeast TN):

✅ Data-Backed Insights: I use it to break down neighborhood-level trends, market comps, rent rolls, and potential ROI so investors can quickly see if a deal pencils out.

✅ Offer & Negotiation Support: I run multiple what-if scenarios, draft negotiation strategies, and reframe counteroffers to protect my clients’ bottom line.

✅ Listing & Marketing Firepower: I craft better property descriptions, investor-focused highlights, and high-converting social content to attract the right buyers and tenants.

✅ Problem Solving: I tap ChatGPT to clarify complex inspection or permitting issues and translate them into clear action steps for my clients.

✅ Efficiency & Scale: By providing on-demand answers (at scale), it frees me up to do what really drives returns: finding deals, negotiating hard, and staying connected with our clients and partners.

At the end of the day, it means I can help my clients buy smarter, sell stronger, and move faster — and I stay in their corner as a more knowledgeable partner.

Hey Brooklyn!

I might have investors that might be interested. Feel free to text me or call me. 423.773.1607

Ryan McKinney--KW Johnson City

Hey Danny! Thanks! Transparently, it took a lot longer than we wanted. Bought in June 2022 and closed in October 2023.

And keep in mind, we’re full time Realtors, not full time flippers lol.

Also, we were under the impression if we switched out some light fixtures and some lighting, then we didn’t need an electrical permit. We were wrong. Thus, my lesson learned of walking the job with the inspector prior to purchase…or at least prior to starting the work. So once they shut us down during December, we took the time to take a breather and celebrate the holidays with our families. Also, after closing, it took us a month or two to get settled in and start the process. We were happy with the results. I think it could have been a  little quicker).::

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $155,000
Cash invested: $215,000
Sale price: $417,500

This single family home project was a personal flip project. Project included new windows, doors, siding, floors, bathrooms, kitchen paint, pool liner, landscaping. We installed an interior French drain system in the basement, because we knew that the neighborhood is prone to water intrusion. We hired a GC for an exterior back wall stabilization. The GC hired an electrician for a complete house re-wire and a plumber for a complete house re-plumb.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

#1 Money. We knew we could make money.
#2 Location. We knew it would sell for a great profit because of the location.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Through our sphere of influence, the seller called us because they knew we could help them with a cash purchase and to close quickly.

How did you finance this deal?

Cash

How did you add value to the deal?

Project Manager throughout the process, working with the GC. Sold the property knowing that the comps were going to be over $400,000.

What was the outcome?

Good profit!

Lessons learned? Challenges?

It was a massive flip property. It took a long time. Next time on a MAJOR renovation project, I'd have the City of Johnson City Building Inspector join me for a pre-purchase tour to tell me what permits and what jobs they'll require of me.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Yes. My wife and I were the Realtors. We're adept at knowing which properties have room for added value. We are especially adept at making sure the LOCATION is adequate, if not ideal, for a property to sell.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $155,000
Cash invested: $215,000
Sale price: $417,500

This single family home project was a personal flip project. It took longer than we would have liked and it cost more than we would have liked, but we made a significant profit. The only thing we probably didn't do was tear out walls. We actually added a few walls to create a primary suite. Project included new windows, new doors, new siding, new floors, new bathrooms (vanities, toilets, shower, lighting), new kitchen (appliances, sink, granite counters, cabinets, lighting), new paint, new pool liner, new landscaping. We installed an interior French drain system in the basement, because we knew that the neighborhood is prone to water intrusion. We hired a General Contractor for an exterior back wall stabilization. The GC hired an electrician for a complete house re-wire and a plumber for a complete house re-plumb.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

#1 Money. We knew we could make money.
#2 Location. We knew it would sell for a great profit because of the location.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Through our sphere of influence, the seller called us because they knew we could help them with a cash purchase and to close quickly.

How did you finance this deal?

Cash

How did you add value to the deal?

Project Manager throughout the process, working with the GC. Sold the property knowing that the comps were going to be over $400,000.

What was the outcome?

Good profit!

Lessons learned? Challenges?

It was a massive flip property. It took a long time. Next time on a MAJOR renovation project, I'd have the City of Johnson City Building Inspector join me for a pre-purchase tour to tell me what permits and what jobs they'll require of me.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Yes. My wife and I were the Realtors. We're adept at knowing which properties have room for added value. We are especially adept at making sure the LOCATION is adequate, if not ideal, for a property to sell.

Nice job Erik!