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All Forum Posts by: Tatum Littleton

Tatum Littleton has started 1 posts and replied 104 times.

Post: First Investment Deal

Tatum Littleton
Agent
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Austin, TX
  • Posts 104
  • Votes 57

Oof, I'm sorry to hear that, Asher! It goes like that sometimes but that's great for you for getting in and starting your investment journey. It's not, for not, I am sure you learned a thing or two in your renter vetting process and will do some things differently. 

I keep hearing great things about Maryland and am sure you will be just fine and will continue to grow with a positive trajectory. 

Post: San Antonio, my first investment.

Tatum Littleton
Agent
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Austin, TX
  • Posts 104
  • Votes 57

Congratulations on your first investment, I believe that's the hardest one! You are absolutely correct about getting started and letting those fears go! 

Good on you for getting it rented out but don't be discouraged that it is not cash flowing, it could come and with San Antonio growing like it is, it will most likely appreciate nicely! 

Post: Stay in or back out?

Tatum Littleton
Agent
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Austin, TX
  • Posts 104
  • Votes 57
Quote from @Jillian Steelman:

Thanks for the insight! We are only into the property for $500 earnest money so no real loss there. This is a college town that rents well to both families and students. Obviously investors see this as a great investment as did I…hence all the new houses listed as rentals. Just got a little nervous that so many rentals all listed at the same time. I just have to remember I’m in this for the long haul..and I can always come down off the rent a little the first year to be competitive and get someone in to get it rolling. Thanks for the support 


Hi Jillian, I just came accross your post... sorry if I am jumping in too late but still wanted to give some encouragement! I am currently an investor and agent myself in Bryan/College Station, so I totally understand the hesitation and questioning. My wife and I recently bought an investment in Bryan and are always on the search for more as there are many different strategies to be utilized in the BCS. I would tend to agree with the comments that say to stick it out as well as what you said above, it is for the long haul and you will learn more as you go! There will always be those doubts in mind, its a big purchase and there will always be reasons not to, but really, it's about diversifying your portfolio and trying different things out where you can. Keep it up!!

Post: Occupancy Rates in BCS Area

Tatum Littleton
Agent
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Austin, TX
  • Posts 104
  • Votes 57
Quote from @Brayden Libby:
Hey @ Michael Baum! Thank you for the reply. Looking at either a 2b2b or 3b2b right now. I took a look at the calendars, but occupancy is hard to determine from the calendars. Maybe most occupancy is last minute reservations?

Budget is around 10-15k for a 3b2b.

Found a site called rabbu.com to help with estimating occupancy.

 Hey Brayden, I came across your post and was curious about any updates you have made to your search. I am a real estate agent in the BCS area and my wife and I invest there and are looking for future investments all the time! I would love to connect and discuss your goals and thoughts.