Thought I would bump this thread as I am on the other side of this lately. Here is what I finally had to send one contractor from another state who sent me a link and unreadable comps to a random home from Zillow which he hasn't inspected as far as I know. I had a call with this contractor as well as quite a few emails. I hope this might help someone out there looking for PML and what a PML might need included to take ACTION:
"I can't read the comps too well as they get distorted when I zoom in. I believe I see listed properties @ $137/sf and solds @ 120/sf? This puts value $270K-$317K??
I hope I don't come across as rude but here are the facts for me right now: I'm not in a position to 'review' potential projects from here in Michigan (don't have the time nor local market knowledge). To make a decision I need the complete marketing package of a home you have ready to go:
- Purchase price,
- exterior and interior pictures
- rehab estimate & break-down
- comps
- projected sales price & TOM
- carrying costs
- HML costs
- closing costs, etc.
If you are not sending something like this to potential PMLs I'm afraid you are going to burn them out with emails, ideas, etc.
Please forward me something like this when you have one (under contract). If I am not committed I will do that project as long as there is $xK profit potential within four months or less. Please consider using something like this as you will get better results with PMLs: http://www.biggerpockets.com/flip-analysis "
I'm sure this gent will not want to work with me anymore (especially if he sees this post) but an investor needs clear, accurate, and concise information to move forward on a project. Again, I hope this helps someone out there looking for PML. Have a great week!