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All Forum Posts by: Sebastien Tinsley

Sebastien Tinsley has started 1 posts and replied 16 times.

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
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  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

@Kristi Kandel hey glad to see you're in FL would love to connect! Thanks!

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
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  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

@Jorge Vazquez thanks! I'm trying to learn and gain confidence for when I'm ready! What communities do they have in Tampa? I've been trying to look on biggerpckets but can't seem to get results on it. Right now I am running numbers to get a feel and recognize a good deal when the time comes, would be helpful to run some numbers with you. Are you located in FL?

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
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  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

@Jonathan Small hey after giving some thought, the strategy I am considering is house hacking. I'd say my biggest question right now is how to get accurate numbers for when analyzing a deal (specifically insurance and rent) and what's the ideal percentage to use for variable costs? I tend to use 8% for vacancy, 5-10% for repairs depending on the condition of the property, and 7-9% for cap ex. I must've missed the core 4, what is that? Thank you.

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
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  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

Hey@Shawn McCormick and@Jose Rodriguez thanks for the responses! Would've love to attend the meeting on Jan 14th but unfortunately I will be away during that time. Interested to check out the other meetings you have coming up!

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
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  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

@Nicholas L. Yeah I'm interested in house hacking. Is that how you started? And if so, how was it for you? I'm sure it was a lot of work.  

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
Pro Member
Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

@Marc Anthony Maciel likewise man!

Let's connect and chat! Be interesting to see with us having two markets on opposite sides of the country!

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
Pro Member
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  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

@Trevor Finn yeah I'm looking forward to this meet up, a little nervous but excited nonetheless. I'm currently looking in the Lakeland area right now also Ocala and Gainesville for cash flowing properties. I'm looking to build a team soon just still gaining knowledge through the books, podcasts, and forums as of now. Thank you for the advice Trevor!

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
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  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

@Jaycee Greene as of right now I am not close to anyone in the community but am looking to change that.

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
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Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

hey @Travis Timmons thank you for the insight I’d never thought about it that way. I’d be happy to connect and get to chat with you.

Post: Looking to begin my journey into REI

Sebastien Tinsley
Pro Member
Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Clermont, FL
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 9

@Todd Anderson definitely, id be happy to connect.