All Forum Posts by: Scott Ewell

At this point I don’t have any rentals with pools and I’m not comfortable having a property with a pool for now. 

But, if it’s a good enough deal that makes sense, I would definitely look at it.  

Sorry for the late response ...

I filled one in and it cost about 5K which included breaking up the floor of the pool, fill dirt, and I left the cool deck and just used crushed granite (DG) to make a nice patio. Also added a fence around the area.

Let me know if you would like to see pics.

I agree with Kyle, I haven't gone up in rents with existing customers, but I'm continuing to increase rent with a new customer to bring the property back to current prices.

I have definitely been noticing the changes in leasing, buying, and selling. I realize we’re getting closer to the end of the season,  but it seems slower in all areas this year. I just finished my most expensive purchased SF house and the rehab cost approximately 20k, and I just leased it for 1650. I only had two showings and maybe 7 emails (including the junk emails you get when you list a house for lease...). The second couple that looked at it was a perfect match/fit for the property. I usually have to be prepared for when I hit the “launch button” for all of the phone calls, txt’s, and emails, but not this time, it was crickets. Again, my other properties range from 1225-1325, so I realize it’s a smaller pool. I’ll be listing another one for 1525 hopefully next week, we’ll see what happens with that one. 

I use Zillow to list my properties, but this last one I also used Zumper on Facebook, but didn’t get any response from that. 

I don’t feel DOM from Zillow are accurate. I sometimes think people don’t remove the listing just to keep getting contacts for their other properties. 

Whatever you do, don’t let your gaurd down and let just anyone lease your property...

@Account Closed First of all congrats on "doing something"!

 I live in the SW side of FTW, I have 4 rentals and am looking to purchase another one on the steps next week if it all works out...

I would love to meet and see what you have to work with. I have only flipped one house and usually just buy and hold, but another set of eyes might not be a bad idea and I don't mind sharing what I have been through.

Send me a message if you would like to meet up somewhere.

Scott Ewell

SE Squared Properties, LLC

I just signed a lease on our latest property in Sansom Park today which is next to River Oaks. 

This is the first time to be in that area but when I listed it, I was flooded with people interested in it. 

It is a 1226 sf 4/1/0 for $1250. 

We’ll see how it goes...

4th Wednesday every month. 

Both of them were really good, hope you can make the next one.

@James Phan Both of them are tomorrow 2/28 Ol’ South at 0900 and Sherry Patterson at Glade Rd 1900-2100. I’m going to try to be at both of them. Let me know if you’re going. 

Scott