All Forum Posts by: Ryan Ogle

@Account Closed seems shady to me. I would understand them taking the same % they take of rent, but not the entire check. Allowing them the non-refundable fee would be a nice gesture since they will deal with the short-term issues, but ultimately you deal with long-term issues of having a pet in your property and should receive the majority of the monthly fees. Just my two cents...

@Alicia S. if you're looking for a realtor in GR with an investment mindset, reach out to @Tyler Hyma. He knows the area and can give you sound investment advice in addition to his real life experiences house hacking. Highly recommended.

Duly noted! I recently connected with a local investor who has 20+ years in construction and uses private money to buy properties. He oversees the project/contractors/etc. and has offered to do initial walk thrus with me as I learn. I fully realize I don't have enough experience to know what the heck I'm looking at and am fortunate for to have many connections in the area...Appreciate the feedback.

@Monique H. I would never trust the realtor, they just want to make the sale. Trust your research and if you haven't already, call a few property management companies in the area and ask them. 

Good luck!

RO 

Thanks, Joel! Not familiar with Iron Mountain, but sounds like you've found your niche markets...Outside of financing, what other "ducks in a row" do you commonly see overlooked?

@Marshall Downs (Marshall Downs) might be able to help. BP wouldn't let me tag him so you'll want to click his name and see his profile. Let him know I suggested him! Good luck! 

@Joel Florek where do you invest "up north"? I live in St. Joseph, MI and am currently looking at small multi-family units but having challenges finding them and if I do, someone snags it before me. My soon to be wife and I are looking to buy our first investment and turn our current house into a rental - learning more everyday!

@Deborah Burian thank you! Miss home but Okie at heart. Hope all is going well for you!

@Aaron Linden indeed! Market is hot due to low supply and seems like the perfect time to make the change. I didn't realize the exact stats so thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Rachelle! Glad to be here.