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All Forum Posts by: Sojourner Drye

Sojourner Drye has started 3 posts and replied 17 times.

Post: For sale by Owner Lead

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3
Quote from @Wayne Brooks:

@Sojourner Drye It would be impossible for anyone here to know if it is a good deal…without knowing what is Actually worth…which means what are similar houses, in the same/similar neighborhood, in the same condition currently selling for?

This house could be in a $100k neighborhood or a $900k neighborhood

 Worth estimate ranged at 273k, the average property worth in the neighborhood ranges from 320-400k which are mostly 3bdrms-4bdrms built and or renovated more than 7 years behind the potential lead & they are also featured with garage unlike this property (there is a driveway). The roof is 2 years old, 2 year old furnace as well. Also a 1 level home in very livable condition (no new renovations). I figured it can be a potential wholesale, I’m just trying to put myself in an investors shoes & figure out if there can be a good profit in the forthcoming years for someone who may flip property. 

P.s. im also using any advice I receive as a learning tool for my future endeavors. 

Thank you! 


Post: For sale by Owner Lead

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3
Quote from @Janet Behm:

Sojourner, 

It sounds like you would benefit from some investment training.

Do a deep dive researching "Due Diligence."

Check the National REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) web page and find a local association.

Then join the group. Talk to other investors and ask for guidance. 

Jumping into this deal, may or may not be good. 

Better to let this deal slide by rather than pull the trigger and be sorry for years to come. 

Patience and learning.

Janet, 

How are you? 

May I say; 

I have completed some successful deals & as I am educated in the investment industry I am still learning everyday as I go. This question was put in format for investors (who I’m sure have been in the industry longer than me) to give their opinion on the property and it’s potential fair pricing. By any means due to the price that the owner is asking for, can Probaly make it difficult for an investor to receive profit in this current market. 

My intentions were not to jump into the deal, which is why I’m asking a question with detail. The property may be better off being on Market due to the pricing , and features of the home (which I failed to mention) & if that is what’s best for the seller than I will gladly recommend that. This question was not just for me, I like to do what is right and if that’s recommending an agent to the seller than I will be more than glad to do that. 

Overall, thank you for your advice, I am still looking for opinions on this topic. 

have a great day ! 

Post: For sale by Owner Lead

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3

I’m Currently in contact with a Seller who wants 279,000 for his 2 bedroom 2 bath house,  the house is in livable condition , just no modern renovations , roof is 2 years old , no tax liens or mortgages ; is this a fair off market price? 

Post: Looking to invest, buy and hold, off market

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3
Quote from @Abe Rouz:

I’ve started to look within the Toledo, Ohio area, and I’m looking to invest in duplex homes, and would like to connect with real estate agents, individuals who have off market listings, and also what areas to avoid within that market. Buy box is cashflowing

Looking to collaborate and make connections, open to all discussions, feel free to send any message, or any advice on this thread

Greatly appreciate the help!


Hey we can connect! 

Post: Buying a duplex or triplex in Upstate NY

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3

Hello! I am in the Upstate, NY market 

Post: High rates of tourism for upstate NY?

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3

Newburgh, NY is a small town which has been having a growing attraction rate and the city is also currently being revitalized

Post: Realtor/Investor in the Northern NJ

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3

Welcome to BP! I'm located in NY! Feel free to message me anytime

Post: Estimating Rehab Costs

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3

You can find 3-6 comparable properties (nearby) sold no more than 90 days prior.

70% of After Repair Value - Repair cost = max offer price 

Livable - $25x sqft 

Not livable - $40xsqft 

The above formula is usually how I calculate rehab costs and after repair values! If there are any other techniques PLEASE!!! let me know 

Post: What can it be used for ?

Sojourner DryePosted
  • Wholesaler
  • NY
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 3

That’s a good idea!