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All Forum Posts by: Tom O.

Tom O. has started 10 posts and replied 208 times.

I have read and seen people say "find me the deals and I will pay you." Is that really true? So, for example, I've found two multi-unit buildings in my City, a 3 and a 4 that should cash flow decently. They are full occupied at near market rents. Can I really turn this on to someone else? And, more importantly, get paid? How? 

Post: Out of state, sight unseen investing

Tom O.Posted
  • Chicago
  • Posts 212
  • Votes 163

Matt K. What is the Morris Invest ongoing disaster?

Post: Analyzing 4 Plex in Phoenix

Tom O.Posted
  • Chicago
  • Posts 212
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I can't believe the $100 a door thing is a thing. That just seems like not enough to me given the risk that a roof will blow off or some other major problem. 

Post: Out of state, sight unseen investing

Tom O.Posted
  • Chicago
  • Posts 212
  • Votes 163

I don't understand the never will see it part? You're investing that kind of money so what's the cost of a round trip plane ticket? How do you even know that the building exists and you're dealing with the owners, etc.? I would want to "kick the tires" so to speak. Seriously, you wouldn't buy a car site unseen. 

After you buy it, again, why not go down there once in a while? You can write it off as an expense and wrap a vacation around it. 

Seems highly risky for a first investment but those numbers are pretty low for a 4. Should cash flow nicely. 

Post: Seller behind on taxes... selling to me... help

Tom O.Posted
  • Chicago
  • Posts 212
  • Votes 163

Not sure why you even need a closing? What happens if the guy just gives you a quitclaim deed? You record that? Aren't you the owner? This is not legal advice and I am not your lawyer. 

Post: How to start with no capital and credit card debt

Tom O.Posted
  • Chicago
  • Posts 212
  • Votes 163

Pay your debt and scrape up the 3-5 percent or so you'll need for a two unit. Live in one unit and rent the other. 

Post: How To Find A General Contractor

Tom O.Posted
  • Chicago
  • Posts 212
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Like the others, you want to find good contractors in all the trades and GC it yourself. This is assuming you don't need extensive stuff, plans, architectural drawings, etc.

Post: Repairing wood windows that have some rot

Tom O.Posted
  • Chicago
  • Posts 212
  • Votes 163

I have an amazingly affordable window guy. He replaces my windows but he'd probably be good at fixing as well. He's reasonable.