All Forum Posts by: Steve Bracero

@Michael Spindler

Cold calling is what I would reccomend 

@Patrick Hagerty

I would look Western Mass. 

@Jonathan Rivera

I'd call them and use direct mail 

@Gibby Brook

FB Marketplace, hotpads, zillow, trulia, lots of options! 

With my lease agreements i do a 3% increase yearly. The tenants know prior if they want to sign for the upcoming year... and most will stay since moving is a pain... and 3% is not much of a rent increase.

@Adam Saball

With my lease agreements i do a 3% increase yearly. The tenants know prior if they want to sign for the upcoming year... and most will stay since moving is a pain... and 3% is not much of a rent increase.

@Adam Saball

Nice, one thing you may notice is most buildings have long term tenants who are typically under market rent. So there is opportunity over time to increase the rents when you have turnover. 

@Adam Saball

Hi Adam, Welcome to bp! Have you given a thought of which areas you are looking to invest? 

@Rich Kammer

I use Mojo Sells. Also- your sphere is a great way to get started! 

@Jonathan Perry

Welcome to bp! Marlborough is really competitive and i was in your spot a few years ago. 

Its difficult to get started with a lower down payment but its not impossible! 

You want to stay patient... but also know when the property hits the market and you know its a good deal to act quickly. 

Consider looking at surrounding areas or properties that have been on market for a long time... you may see opportunity where others are not looking