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All Forum Posts by: Valerie Buss

Valerie Buss has started 3 posts and replied 20 times.

Post: Anchorage real estate market

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

@Timothy Chi I second @Keenan Fitzpatrick! @Jamie Rose is one of the best and really knows your above markets 

Post: Anchorage, AK - Contacts Appreciated

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

Hi Kerrie, RPM (Real Property Management) are great! 

They specialize in multi family. Let them know Valerie Buss with Kachemak Group Real Estate down in Homer sent you. They will take good care of you :D

Congrats on your recent purchase!

Post: Cash Out Refinance 80% LTV?

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17
Originally posted by @Mark Nicholson:
 @Valerie Buss:


Thanks Valerie! Just got off the phone with Residential Mortgage, talked to Bill. They can do a 30yr @ 3.37% 80%LTV on investment properties!

 Ahh dang! I was so excited by your first comment

Post: Cash Out Refinance 80% LTV?

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

Hi Mark, check with Cecilia Jarvis at Residential Mortgage. My husband and I use her for all of our non commercial lending. We did a BRRR last year with an 80% cash out refi but we owner occupied. I am not sure if she can give you 80% for an investment property but she is definitely worth talking to!

Post: Wholesalers, Anchorage AK

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

@Benjamin Sutton 

For a good investment friendly realtor I highly recommend @Jamie Rose

Post: To hold or ground or back down

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

Thank you for the response! The difference is a very significant amount - that is what is making the ordeal frustrating. We are bending over backwards to accommodate the tenant. We don't ever rent furnished or utility included units. 

I would terminate the agreement before taking it to court - I don't want to take it that far. Meeting in the middle would be ideal.

Thank you again

Post: To Hold Your Ground or Back Down?

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

This is a WWYD situation:

We were contacted by a potential tenant whose rental costs would be covered by an insurance adjusting company (referred to as XYZ Company) due to loss in a natural disaster. XYZ asked over the phone for our rates for a fully furnished, all utilities (including wifi and cable). We gave company said rates and they came back with that they could only do a three month lease so we agreed and increased our price accordingly, Company agreed. Company sends a confirmation of funds and lease term agreement that we sign. Company then calls and says they would like to lease for 8 months rather than the 3 month. They send new confirmation of funds and lease term to sign with the same rental amount as the three month. Company then sends a guarantee of funds letter acting as the official document for funds to be sent to us on behalf of our tenant. Lease agreement is then signed and submitted to company. Company comes back and wants an addendum with the funds added to the lease, no big deal, draft addendum, sign by both parties and then submit to Company. Prior to drafting the addendum we confirmed the rental rates once again with Company and received confirmation. All is signed and executed. Company is now coming back and saying they made a mistake and want the lower amount of rental rate - all lease documents have been legally signed and executed by ALL parties.

Do you fight it - or do you back down on your price?

Thank you!

Post: To hold or ground or back down

Valerie Buss
Pro Member
Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

This is a WWYD situation:

We were contacted by a potential tenant whose rental costs would be covered by an insurance adjusting company (referred to as XYZ Company) due to loss in a natural disaster. XYZ asked over the phone for our rates for a fully furnished, all utilities (including wifi and cable). We gave company said rates and they came back with that they could only do a three month lease so we agreed and increased our price accordingly, Company agreed. Company sends a confirmation of funds and lease term agreement that we sign. Company then calls and says they would like to lease for 8 months rather than the 3 month. They send new confirmation of funds and lease term to sign with the same rental amount as the three month. Company then sends a guarantee of funds letter acting as the official document for funds to be sent to us on behalf of our tenant. Lease agreement is then signed and submitted to company. Company comes back and wants an addendum with the funds added to the lease, no big deal, draft addendum, sign by both parties and then submit to Company. Prior to drafting the addendum we confirmed the rental rates once again with Company and received confirmation. All is signed and executed. Company is now coming back and saying they made a mistake and want the lower amount of rental rate - all lease documents have been legally signed and executed by ALL parties. 

Do you fight it - or do you back down on your price?

Thank you! 

Post: Fairbanks, AK - Knowledge and Capital (new to REI and BP)

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

Hi @Todd H.

I highly recommend meeting with @Jamie Rose the next time you are in Anchorage! Jamie, if the two of you meet Bryce and I would love to connect as well as we can be the hustle and knowledge (with your assistance on the knowledge aspect) sides of the triangle; as Todd stated the "management/renovation side of things".

Valerie

Post: Interviewing Investment Real Estate Agents - Questions to ask

Valerie Buss
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • Homer, AK
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 17

My Fiancé and I have begun the interviewing process to find the perfect realtor to help us expand our portfolio. We are looking for an experienced realtor whose expertise is investments whom also invests themselves. What are some questions you ask during your interviews or any questions you recommend to help us secure the perfect fit.

Thanks for any input!