All Forum Posts by: Tom McGrew

@Amy Konopka

We can definitely help get everything organized for you. I’ll shoot you a DM.

-Tom

 I've seen where Bethlehem units go a bit faster and for higher amounts than Easton currently (obviously everything is dependent on the specific property). There are some areas around Easton and Bethlehem that have good cashflow for investors and are close to those cities. Feel free to shoot me a DM.

 I've rented to someone with a 530ish score and they are one of my best tenants. They had an issue with a Social Security debit card expiring and sent me a 5 paragraph apology letter on the 1st of the month that they may be 1-2 days late because it was in the mail. They paid the 2nd of the month. Unfortunately, "it depends" is the best answer here, you must look at everything else as a complete picture. Good tenant screening, in my view, will avoid 99% of any non-payment issues.

@Dameka Mack we are based in the Lehigh Valley. I’d be happy to connect with you anytime in the next week or two.

@Mary Ciccarelli, @Charlie Cooper, @Matt M.

Link below:

Lehigh Valley Real Estate Investors Club

 Hey Mary! 

There are a few FB groups and there is a really strong in-person REI meeting every month in the area. I've known a few investors who have scored off market deals to avoid retail/MLS prices. Always happy to connect further if I can be of any help!

Cheers,

Tom

 Parkland Abstract is who I use, the owner is an investor himself.

There's a lot of great info from others. 

Disclosure - I run a PM company in the Lehigh Valley. The one point that I'll add is to find a PM that resonates with you, too. Just like when you interview for a new job, one company might be a good fit for you and not another person. I think too often we focus on percentages, fees, and dollars - not to say that those metrics aren't important - but they shouldn't be the only things we judge PM companies on.  We have owners come to our company and pay a higher monthly fee because they resonate with our style and ethos.

@David Cabañero Vazquez I know a great person DM me