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All Forum Posts by: Sean MacDonald

Sean MacDonald has started 6 posts and replied 20 times.

Post: Anyone worked with Investors Edge?

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14

Hey Everyone,

I have a potential investor I've been working with that is planning to use investors edge for their loan. Has anyone worked with them before and can shed a little more insight into how they work and operate? 

Thank you!

Post: Is the 1% rule dead in Arizona?

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Anthony Sigala:

We are all aware of the 1% rule--the gross rent produced by a property must equal 1% of the of the property's acquisition cost. The question being, does this still hold true for Arizona? If not, what metric do you guys use?


 I'm selling a 3 unit in Phoenix right now that fits the 1% rule, hard to find in Arizona no doubt but we come across some.

Post: ISO Real Estate Agent in the Scottsdale area

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Sophie Wall:

Hello all,

My husband and I are looking to invest in a STR in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area and are looking for a Real Estate agent who is investor friendly, and experienced in helping out of state investors.

I am a licensed RE agent in Washington state. We have a small rental portfolio in WA and are starting our search to expand our portfolio in more investor friendly areas. 

If you are interested, please message me and write me a brief message describing yourself and your experience in the Maricopa County market, experience with short term rentals, and/or experience with out of state investors. 

Thank you for your help! We are excited to get to know the area.

Sophie


 Hey Sophie! I'm an agent in Scottsdale, I've worked with a handful of out of state investors on rentals as well! Feel free to give me a call any time! (626) 422-6359

Post: Finished my first rehab about 60 days ago. thinking of selling at a breakeven number

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Ray Sterner:
i have definately been thinking about that. the home only rents for 1400 on the high end. so im thinking getting my cash back and looking for another deal to do it again sounds good to me. honestly i do not want to return to arizona. i think thats the biggest push to get it sold at a breakeven price 

 Hey Ray,

If you're out of state I would say give it a little while at 199 and see if anything bites, if not go for go for the cash offer to break even and call it a day. 

Post: Off-Market Direct to Seller, Phoenix 85020

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14

Off Market 2/1! Affordable price point sub $200k! Large lot, with a large spread! Home will need work throughout to reach comparable properties. Zoned R-3 so there is also a lot of opportunity to add value. Selling at $195,000, ARV Estimate: $330,000.

Post: Post Election Market Predictions?

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14

I have had a number of my investors tell me that they are waiting until after the election to pick up their next property. 

As we head toward another election, I’m curious how everyone thinks the outcome will affect the real estate markets. Whether it's policies on taxes, interest rates, housing affordability, or potential regulatory changes, it seems like elections always bring uncertainty to the markets.

For those of you who’ve been investing through previous election cycles, what trends have you noticed in terms of property prices, mortgage rates, or investor sentiment? Are there specific strategies you’re implementing now to either safeguard your portfolio or take advantage of potential opportunities post-election?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Post: How good of an investment are Triplex's in Tucson?

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14

The 2 bed is 900/m, the 1 bed is 850/m. Both month to month, the 3 bed is unoccupied, we think it can be rented out for 1350 relatively quickly.

Post: How good of an investment are Triplex's in Tucson?

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Jonathan Greene:

Why are you selling it off-market? You are reaching drastically less people than if you had it listed with an agent who knows multifamily and how to present it. If it's because of the tenants, you now have limited visibility on it and difficulty with tenants. Why is it listed well below market and what is that telling people about it? If you have it at 399k, what are the rents of the two units now, when do the leases end, and what is the expected rent of the vacant unit? Do you have a net sheet for investors with rents, income, and costs?


 Good question Johnathan, realizing now I did not provide much context. We wholesale our properties! We take title to them in a double close and do all of our deals with Cash or Hard Money only. Our market is really only for investors who are looking to fix n flip or short-term hold and rent. We would certainly reach a larger audience and probably get a better price, but that would have to be with someone dealing with conventional financing most likely.

Post: How good of an investment are Triplex's in Tucson?

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14

Hey BP people,

I'm selling an off-market triplex in Tucson right now. I'm curious to know how good of an investment these are? 2 of the units currently being rented out and we have it for 399,000 which is well below market value IMO. I'm curious to know what you all think about dups, tris and fours in Tucson? Have you seen good returns?

Post: Are Condominiums a good investment

Sean MacDonaldPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 14
Quote from @William Strom:

Are condos a good investment? I’m looking at getting one for a long term rental. 

Hey William!

Not sure if you're still looking but, condos can be a solid investment for long-term rentals due to their typically lower purchase price and less maintenance responsibility, as many exterior tasks are handled by the condo association. I think they also need to be located in desirable, urban areas with strong rental demand, which can make finding tenants easier. It's important to factor in HOA fees, which can eat into your cash flow, and to carefully look over the rules set by the association, some have strict rules on rentals. So they can work well, especially for investors looking for a more hands-off approach, but it's crucial to do the math and understand the specific property's potential.

If you are still looking I would be happy to help you out in your search! We get a lot of condos, I have one in Glendale AZ right now that's a pretty good deal.