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All Forum Posts by: Shakil Ahmed

Shakil Ahmed has started 5 posts and replied 20 times.

General Real Estate Investing

Post: Washington State Investors

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Thanks Chris. I would love to pick your brains if you're good with me contacting you directly. Just want to get ideas - areas to look into, pricepoints, demand, value growth etc.

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General Real Estate Investing

Post: Washington State Investors

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All - have the same Q as @Becky Elder. Any experience or insight you can share for Yakima? I'm considering SFH or Condo or townhouse to start with targeting local college/schools.

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General Real Estate Investing

Post: What is an "Investor-friendly agent"?

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I agree with Drew. Personally, my experience has been underwhelming with "investor" friendly agents. I look for deep market insight, guiding an investor for right neighborhood based on criteria investor provides and being proactive about helping filter thru' listings. Frankly, this process benefit Agents as well as Investor can get to actually making an offer quicker. This is a general statement (dont mean everyone), my experience with many agents are that they're quite 'passive'. Again - this is not based on large number of agent experiences ...

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Out of State Investing

Post: BHAM an HSV SFR or MFR investments

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Thanks @Michael S., appreciate it. Any recommendation on agents to work with for BHM?

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Huntsville, Alabama
General Real Estate Investing

Post: Rental property in Birmingham al

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Quote from @Manisha Munikar:

I am planning to buy rental property in Birmingham AL.  Wandering what is the best area in Birmingham to buy for rental. I am thinking Hoover or Pelham. Looking for good area, least vacancy and good rental income. Any suggestions?

Hi - realize its old thread. Where did you end up investing? How's it working for you?
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Out of State Investing

Post: BHAM and HSV SFR or MFR investments

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Hi - Sorry, if this has been asked before. I'm considering Birmingham and Huntsville area for SFR (3 bed/2 bath)/Duplex. Is there top level pros/cons? Is there neighborhoods to avoid? Looking mainly Class C or Class B properties - professional, students, small family renters target.

Also, there seems to be high risk of tornadoes/high winds - looked around for data. Does anyone have insight? Would appreciate it.

I'm also looking to build a local team to help and work with. Please direct message me.

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Out of State Investing

Post: BHAM an HSV SFR or MFR investments

Shakil Ahmed
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Hi - Sorry, if this has been asked before. I'm considering Birmingham and Huntsville area for SFR (3 bed/2 bath)/Duplex. Is there top level pros/cons? Is there neighborhoods to avoid? Looking mainly Class C or Class B properties - professional, students, small family renters target.

Also, there seems to be high risk of tornadoes/high winds - looked around for data. Does anyone have insight? Would appreciate it.

I'm also looking to build a local team to help and work with. Please direct message me.

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Huntsville, Alabama
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Post: Subject: Seeking Partner for AL Quadruplex Investment

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Can you share more details about property and deal via email or DM?

Thank you

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Real Estate Events & Meetups

Post: Landlords and Lager Lakeland - MAY 2024

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Hi - when is the next one planned? Thank you

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Tampa, Florida
Starting Out

Post: Starting the journey in Birmingham, AL!

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Quote from @Caleb Bryant:

@Pauline Sabado birmingham is one of those markets I would recommend visiting before investing. There are some great areas and some terrible areas, and sometimes they are right next to each other. Your comps have to be really dialed in. Also there are lots of areas that haven’t seen appreciation in any true sense. I have properties in Fairfield, West end, East Lake, and others, and they can cash flow but the management is difficult (as in getting cash collected from tenants). I say this not to scare, just to inform and let you know issues I’ve had and seen friends have. Also contractors have to be checked in on so make sure your agent or manager is trustworthy and follows up on all work.


Hi - is there specific areas to stay away from?
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Birmingham, Alabama