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All Forum Posts by: Simone Johnson

Simone Johnson has started 10 posts and replied 77 times.

Post: Setting up a crash pad for airline employees. Any experience?

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56
FYI: 

I live up the street. This is not a suitable crash pad property. It wouldn’t work well  and word would spread internally and then it would be vacant and you would need to find out another use for the space.

Originally posted by @Josh F.:

If you are interested in a crashpad near the airport in Atlanta, check out this building currently on the market zoned commercial: 3196 Dogwood Drive, Hapeville, GA 30354 ... 

Post: Atlanta 203K Lenders List From HUD

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56
Originally posted by @Brian Simpson:

All slow and painful that's the best I  can say about it.  I dont think we would ever do it again.

Thank you. I have heard this a lot. I will stay away from it Brian.

Post: Should I give the tenant a receipt for the collection of the rent

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56

If its cash, then yes. However, I would never accept cash. Anything electronic, then no as they will have the transaction recorded already.

Post: Atlanta 203K Lenders List From HUD

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56
Originally posted by @Brian Simpson:

203K ugh! Is there a scenario where you've seen this work well?  Is there not a better way?

 Ha! Yes. There is. I was listening to Podcast 360 and have heard about how much work it is to use it. I was going to pre qualify for one as there is a home id like to house jack and thought it might behoove me to at least fully understand how it may or may not benefit me. I do know that they don’t work for every circumstance, but that they can be beneficial. What experience have you had?

Post: Atlanta 203K Lenders List From HUD

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56

Greetings,

Below is a list of lenders in the Atlanta area that I found on the hud.gov website. Has anyone had any experience with any of them? If so, what was your experience like?

BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE COMPANY ATLANTA, GA
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC ATLANTA, GA
CERTAINTY HOME LOANS, LLC ATLANTA, GA
EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC ATLANTA, GA
EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC ATLANTA, GA
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ATLANTA, GA
LOANDEPOT.COM ATLANTA, GA
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC ATLANTA, GA
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Post: Arrest warrant may have created motivated seller

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56
Originally posted by @Mitch Messer:

Hey @Simone Johnson! You might find this post on talking to sellers useful: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

 You're definitely a gold mine. Thank you. 

Post: Proper Directions of becoming an Real Estate Investor? Help

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56

Hi! Welcome! Being here is a great start. What @Nakia Addison said is correct! Read, Listen and Absorb everything you see here and listen to on the podcasts.

There is a wealth of information on here and here is a great blog to start at...

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Post: ATLANTA, GA - Probate Leads and Code Violation Complaint Leads

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56

Hi. Are you providing this information for free or with a fee?

Post: How do I get started?

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56

Hi Stephanie! Welcome to the BP community! You have definitely come to the right place. There is a wealth of information here on the site to start with. I am not sure if you have listened to any of the podcasts and if you haven't.... You should!

This is a great start right here as well.... it's the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing. If the link doesn't work it, you can find it under the Education, then guides tab.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

I would also recommend reading through all of the READ FIRST posts so that you can learn how to effectively ask questions and know the rules of posting. I have made some great connections and I am learning SO much on here. It's great that you are starting now. One of the things I hear the most about regrets from investors is that they wish they started sooner! So cheers to your new ventures and welcome aboard!

Post: Commercial Real Estate in Detroit, Michigan

Simone Johnson
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 82
  • Votes 56
Originally posted by @Daniel Stys:

Simone, I couldn't agree more the recommendations above.  I have some Metro Detroit relationships and would be happy to try and connect you with some local architects, developers and contractors to help you with your project. If you are interested, please feel free to reach out.

Daniel Stys

Thank you. I'm so fortunate to have received such great recommendations and I welcome your assistance.