All Forum Posts by: Ryan Robbins

@Nate Erez  I work with some investors from Israel currently and would be happy to have a conversation about the market. 

Travis I'd be happy to hop on a call sometime and see if there is anything myself and my team could do to help you out on your search here in Jax. Feel free to reach out at your convenience.

Sean welcome to BP. I'm a local agent and investor here in Jax along with a group of other like minded individuals, lets connect!

@Anant Radadia feel free to reach out anytime and we'd be happy to discuss what you're looking for. @Matthew Miller handles the property management within the brokerage so between investor friendly agents and in house management ERA Heavener would be happy to provide any assistance regardless of your investing experience level.

I'll PM some info

Andrew contracts on the Riverside project! I did one last year and was presented with a Preservation Award from the city. You should see about nominating it (if it falls within the district) for this years awards, I think you have until March. 

Melissa, 

Congrats on starting your RE journey. I wouldn't stress about the meeting. Think of it more so as a feel out to see if the agent is someone you would even want to do business with. Often times no matter what side of the fence you're on, it's an interview for you as much as it is for them. If they are a seasoned agent and investor friendly the 'meeting' won't be anything more than an introduction and getting to know your overall goals and criteria. 

If you're planning to stop while passing through, I would look to setup a coffee somewhere and have a list of questions that would benefit you as you start your search in Montgomery. For example; which areas to look in for certain classes of homes, areas to avoid (due to safety or high crime), popular bars, shops, restaurants or universities, local market trends, returns expected in different areas etc. If you are not looking to pull the trigger in the immediate future I would pass on spending the day driving around with an agent and instead try to schedule a sit down with two or three agents that you've connected with prior (a quick local agent search and some reviews on each should help narrow the list). See how you vibe with each one and if their information is similar. After your last meeting I'd take some time and do a quick map search on the hot spots they mentioned and cruise through those on your way back home. Maybe even drive the not so hot areas just to familiarize yourself with the differences between the neighborhoods. 

Best of luck, let us know how you make out!

Ryan 

@Lorne Bridgford Welcome to BP!

I'm an agent with ERA Heavener Realty here Jacksonville and also an investor. Our broker is an active investor and BP member as well.... @Jeff Riber

We'd be happy to help in anyway or answer any questions you may have. 

Feel free to reach out anytime, 

Ryan

I am not an attorney so this shouldn't be taken as legal advice...

At this point it sounds like you don't own or have any legal rights to the property. Just because you placed a tenant in there months ago does not mean that that you are suddenly responsible for collecting the rent and paying the current owner that won the recent foreclosure auction. If he/she doesn't legally get title until 3/4 of the way through this month I would be keeping the money the tenant paid you at the beginning of the month and washing your hands of the situation. It is not ideal and never feels good to take a loss but at this point it is over. There is no appeal to get your money back and its also not your job to keep up with the current tenant. 

I'd stop communicating with whomever the home is being deeded to and let them deal with whatever situation is at hand going forward. If the tenant in place decides not to pay anymore that is NOT your problem. Don't let anyone talk you into giving them money for the property or go out collecting rent that they claim is due to them in the coming months. 

Best of luck,

Ryan 

Hi Eric, 

ERA Heavener Realty has an in house management group that services most areas in Duval County. A quick google search on the group or Matt Miller who runs that division should populate some info. If you have any other questions I'd be happy to help in any way.