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All Forum Posts by: Sarah Torres

Sarah Torres has started 6 posts and replied 62 times.

Post: Where to start looking foreclosure houses in New Jersey

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

I think you'd want look for Pre-foreclosures.

 I'm new to investing but I'm starting to work on marketing to pre-foreclosures with and without equity. The  association I'm in has a program we use that has these properties already listed there but in the South Florida area.

But for you.....

I read in the book Wholesaling Bible, "To get a pre-foreclosure list you have two options: (1) you can put the list together by going down to your local county government office and searching for and finding the recent lis pendens or notice of default findings; or (2) you can buy the list from a pre-foreclosure list provider/broker."

I believe you can also find the public records online. Try googling "[your county] notice of default or lis pendens" online.

Maybe Flipcomp? - This is like Zillow and Redfin where you can find properties but supposedly FlipComp has properties that aren't listed on the MLS.

Realtytrac.com has more information on foreclosures; types and timelines, specific to states and all.

Hope this helps! :)

Post: What are the most important questions to ask a Realtor?

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

Hi! I'm new to investing :)

At first (like a week ago LOL JK) I didn't know the importance of connecting with agents & brokers but after reading and researching I decided to make an elevator pitch for meeting/speaking with agents. 

I can send you the draft, if you'd like to have it for ideas?!

Post: What's Brewing Miami - REI Meet Up

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

Post: RE in Florida

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

Hi! 

I'm an investor in Florida. We specialize in Miami and Broward county.

Post: What's Brewing Miami - REI Meet Up

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

Wow! This is exactly what I've been looking for Looking forward to it! :)

Post: New member from Roswell New Mexico

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

Hi Nicole! 

Welcome to BP! :)   I'm new as well.

So you're looking into flipping house... Have you started reading anything up on how to start?

Post: Koolick from Wichita

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

Hi Travis! 

I'm new to BP too!   I've never been to Kansas but I've heard it's beautiful. I'm from Miami, Florida. 

 How did you hear about BP?

It must be exciting knowing what you're doing as a contractor! How long have you been doing it?

I wanted to wish you the best with your endeavors!  :)

Post: New Member Kissimmee Florida

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

Hi Elizabeth! 

I'm from Florida too! My dad used to live in Kissimmee! 

I'm new to BP.

Hope all is well!

Post: New England Investor living in China

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

WOW! Traveling back and forth around Asia . You're so exotic! LOL. 

The company I work for gets there merchandise from Shanghai, China! My friend wants me to join her on a trip over in Shanghai for some events because she's looking into starting a business.

but anyways!

I'm new here, too. Just wanted to say hi! & Wish you the best of luck on your endeavors.

Post: Is Real estate license Needed

Sarah TorresPosted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 66
  • Votes 49

Hi Nicky! 

I'm new too.

I'm not sure if my opinion is valid LOL but I think getting a real estate license would be nice. Although not a necessity, I think it will be a bit of an advantage. 

You'll have access to MLS to be able to look for deals, keep the commission, list your own deals, referrals commission, document database, you'd have the online tools to submit offers, its a good networking opportunity because you'll be further involved in the real estate community and you'd get more of an educational opportunity because you have to study in order to pass the state exam.

The realtor is involved throughout the process.

I'm new so I mean.. what the heck do I know? LOL but I think wholesaling first then getting the license wouldn't be a bad idea.  

:)