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All Forum Posts by: Sterling White

Sterling White has started 34 posts and replied 526 times.

Post: Newbie form Atlanta looking to learn and help

Sterling White
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  • Indianapolis, IN
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Welcome to the site @Al Ulloa. What peaked your interests to the real estate marketplace? 

Post: Buying residential rental properties in South Florida

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  • Indianapolis, IN
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Originally posted by @Dan G.:
Originally posted by @Sterling White:
Originally posted by @Dan G.:

Hello,

I live in South Florida and I am looking to buy a large number of properties (mostly single family homes, possibly some multi-family) that I can buy with cash and rent out to make good cash flow. I'm really not sure where to start. In looking at MLS listings, the yields/cap rates are not that strong unless you are lucky enough to stumble upon an amazing deal or look in bad neighborhoods. Are there agents out there that specialize in finding the "great deals" that will generate high yields? I want to avoid "bad" neighborhoods that will make it hard to get quality tenants. I'm hoping to find properties where I can get 15% net returns (cap rate), after expenses. For properties on the MLS, the net returns are generally 10% or less. I am not looking for major fixer uppers. I'm fine with basics like carpet and paint, and maybe patching a few holes, but not big rehab projects. I definitely don't want to take the risk of buying properties without an inspection, such as at auction. Since I will be paying all cash, hopefully that will enable me to get some great deals. But I really don't know where to start.

Thanks!

Dan

 You may want to try and do your own marketing to acquire off market deals. Considering you are able to close with cash this will be very enticing for motivated sellers. Or work with a local wholesaler in your market to acquire deals 

Thanks Sterling,

I don't have a ton of time to do marketing to acquire off market deals, but I could work with a wholesaler, or with a local real estate agent who works with multiple wholesalers.   Will I be able to get the homes inspected before buying so I don't have a lot of risk of buying a lemon?  How much of a discount will a wholesaler give me below market price?  Is the discount huge, or it the discount fairly small?  What's the best way for me to locate a real estate agent that works with wholesalers?

Thanks!

Dan

 This is a great question. Wholesalers vary upon market. I do my own marketing to acquire deals so my prices are cheaper then what I would get from a wholesaler. If you are dealing with a reputable wholesaler then the deal will most likely be below market price. You can determine whether its a good deal by knowing your market or pulling recent solds in location. 

Yes you can have the home inspected before you buy it just make sure to state it in your purchase agreement along with a clause that will enable you to back out in case it is a "lemon". 

Post: Sindicator vs DYI

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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 554
  • Votes 153

Agreed with @Larry Fried on the above points. For point #3 by leveraging the asset this will increase your cash on cash. Point #3 as mentioned is less passive then #1 & #2 it will come down to your confidence in your operators ability to execute.

If you decide to take on #4 this will take quite a bit of your time. Finding the right property, managing contractors, calling numerous management companies though you will save money(if done correctly) this can take a chunk of your time. 

How long have you been thinking about these alternatives investments @Hernan Guelman 

Post: where to start investing so I can quit step away from my job ASAP

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  • Indianapolis, IN
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Originally posted by @Skip Gilliam:

A little background on me, I'm 38 been with my current company 22 years managing a large retail business. I get paid fairly well, $90,000+ annual salary but I'm just exhausted with the hours, nights, weekends and holidays and stress from daily operations. My wife has a better career, has a higher salary than I do , well over 100k annually and we collectively have roughly 800k in retirement accounts 401ks and stocks. We are in good shape financially but I want to transition out of my stressful career and on to something better. 

I'm want to start investing in real estate so I can generate enough income to leave my job and have more family time. Looking for advice on where to start and how realistic is it to think I can start earning close to my current salary within the next two years in real estate? 

Thanks for any advice!!

Welcome to the site Skip. Considering you are newer to this space I would take some time absorbing information about the real estate marketplace. As stated above with the capital you have established for yourself via retirement accounts there's so many directions either or markets you can choose.

Taking a step back and thinking more methodically about your investment goals will be a good start also. This will give you a better direction for following steps. 

Hope that helps. I imagine you have plenty to think about

All the best,

Sterling

Post: Buying residential rental properties in South Florida

Sterling White
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Indianapolis, IN
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Originally posted by @Dan G.:

Hello,

I live in South Florida and I am looking to buy a large number of properties (mostly single family homes, possibly some multi-family) that I can buy with cash and rent out to make good cash flow. I'm really not sure where to start. In looking at MLS listings, the yields/cap rates are not that strong unless you are lucky enough to stumble upon an amazing deal or look in bad neighborhoods. Are there agents out there that specialize in finding the "great deals" that will generate high yields? I want to avoid "bad" neighborhoods that will make it hard to get quality tenants. I'm hoping to find properties where I can get 15% net returns (cap rate), after expenses. For properties on the MLS, the net returns are generally 10% or less. I am not looking for major fixer uppers. I'm fine with basics like carpet and paint, and maybe patching a few holes, but not big rehab projects. I definitely don't want to take the risk of buying properties without an inspection, such as at auction. Since I will be paying all cash, hopefully that will enable me to get some great deals. But I really don't know where to start.

Thanks!

Dan

 You may want to try and do your own marketing to acquire off market deals. Considering you are able to close with cash this will be very enticing for motivated sellers. Or work with a local wholesaler in your market to acquire deals 

Post: New member from NWI/Chicagoland

Sterling White
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 554
  • Votes 153

Hello fellow Hoosier @Damian Cortes great to see you took the plunge in this industry. What are some details about your four-plexes? 

Welcome to the site also its a very resourceful tool

Post: New member

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  • Indianapolis, IN
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Welcome to the site @Joshua Hunt. Are you looking to acquire Multi family or single family?

So much to learn via this site.

I wish you the best of luck in your venture

Post: Business Plan needed?

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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Indianapolis, IN
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Good to see you @Ryan Mullin! But agreed with the above point. If you are trying to raise capital then a business plan is beneficial, but it is highly likely that your business plan will change multiple times. 

I wouldn't spend too much time developing this and take action @Michael Hill

Post: 30k on hand, how do I start?

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  • Indianapolis, IN
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@Mohamad Suleiman stay as close to home as you possibly can. If you do decide to invest out of state pick the market that is most aligned with your investment goals. As stated above once you narrow down a market its best to take a trip there and become familiar with that market and the team you plan on working with.

Best of luck

Post: New Investor from Los Angeles, CA

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  • Indianapolis, IN
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Welcome to the site @Mailk Akbar. I wish you the best of luck in your venture.