All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Good point Russell. I'm not so sure that's the case though -- that I'm offending them in some way. I've shown my email to base your judgement on. From a lot of people, I hear agents are picky and that's what I'm trying to suss out. The other two agents were from another brokerage that I sent the same info to. So if you honestly think my email was a "turn off" please elaborate.  Basically you indeed have all of the info. 

Thanks for looking. We have them for sale at that price. Zillow isn't nearly the best measure. And I get your point, but I'm careful with what I consider realistic. I've had much success being the opposite. btw, I saw you liked the guy's post who was snarky with me because I didn't like that he called my email "nonsense." Not cool to treat newbies who have questions like we're asses. 

Hi John, thanks for the input.  I may not have been clear to the forum, but the $135k and $1500 rent is very typical.  I was trying to express that I'm not looking for something that is too reaching actually.  And the property I purchased was well below that.  So considering the expectations are right on, what's the best way to approach agents?

Hi Ian. Retail agents so far. I bought and sold two houses on my own, so this is the first time dealing with agents. I live and work abroad, so I'm going to have to rely on an agent and property mgr.

Lol, did you just slap me with your white glove? As a moderator, my guess is you have a lot to say to a lot of people. I can't argue with a know-it-all.   Have fun trolling posts.

If you're so sensitive, be careful of your snarky criticism.  Back home in Jersey, as you know, we call that someone who can dish it but he can't take it.

Well Martin, because they're typical of a certain class of housing that I'm looking for.  There are, of course, other typical classes of housing at higher prices and higher rents as well as lower rents and lower pricing that are typical.

Great input all.  Thanks.  As for the numbers, you guys who said I am shooting for the moon really don't know my market -- the rent and home price I asked for are typical.  If anyone does know the Clermont, FL market please chime in, but spare me the $700 rent suggestions. Aside from the numbers, I'm more interested in criticism of my approach and content.

The other contact I made was via telephone and I was passed along to two agents, both of whom were not interested. My query was similar.

Very well -- here's what I wrote most recently . . .

"Hello Ms. Flaherty,

Thanks for the note. I'm interested in purchasing a turn-key property to rent for $1,500 or more for $135k or less. Those are basically the numbers that work for me. But I'm open to a broader range. I just closed on a property last month near Lake Minnehaha in a nice subdivision and I like the 3br/2ba with a garage homes. I bought it for way less than market value, but I closed that deal myself. I'm not looking for an agent to make low-ball bids for me. I'm just a regular guy trying to buy more homes at or below market value that I can cash flow and supplement my retirement.

Kindly,

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