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All Forum Posts by: Shakir Elvin

Shakir Elvin has started 5 posts and replied 12 times.

Post: Realtors I’m Huntsville.

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

Hey guys, I’m a newbie investor seeking a realtor in the Huntsville, Alabama area. If anyone knows of on, I’d definitely appreciate an introduction or a connect.

Thanks

Post: ARCHITECTS IN BROWARD COUNTY

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

Good afternoon guys, I am currently looking for architects in the broward county area that would be interested in developing plans for a SFH expansion. If anyone has a contact for an architect I would surely apprentice the help.

Post: Second 6-unit purchase in Fort Lauderdale!

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

Congrats Heidi, thanks for all that you've taught and continue to teach me! Looking forward to keep working with you. 

Post: Cozy

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

@Kyle Meyer

Is Cozy going to become obsolete, transferring over to apartments.com

I’m a new landlord and I’m trying to create a Cozy account but it takes me to apartments.com

Is this platform identical with just a name change or is it a whole new platform?

Post: What is stopping you from buying your first investment property?

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

Nothing, finally under contract for my first property as of June 23rd.

Post: How to earn equity when purchasing a property

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

@Kyle Spearin good point man, thanks.

Post: How to earn equity when purchasing a property

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

Hey guys, I recently listened to the bigger pockets podcast:

“10 Deadly Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make with Brandon and David”

Towards the end of the podcast, Brandon suggests earning equity as oppose to using your own cash for the down payment of a property. How exactly do I do this? Would I need to seek a second lender to cover the down payment. Or is there a way to negotiate the price down after the money has been released by lender.

I’m a bit confused on this but definitely want to use this strategy to keep cash (down payment) in my bank account. Can anyone help to explain please? Thanks.

Post: To furnish or not to furnish a House Hack?

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

@Sebastian Marroquin

Man was this insightful. Thank you so much for your shared experience and advice. Greatly appreciated

Post: To furnish or not to furnish a House Hack?

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

@Jonathan Greene

Thanks a lot? The tenants I’m looking for are you g business professionals who want to cut back on rent expense via renting by room.

Post: To furnish or not to furnish a House Hack?

Shakir ElvinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • North Lauderdale, FL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 9

I am looking to purchase my first house hack this year. While I was searching for room prices in the area that I plan to invest in, I realized that over 80% of the listings were furnished. Is it a good idea to furnish a house hack? Should I purchase a bed for each room and possibly increase how much I charge for rent, or should I just let the tenant bring their own?