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All Forum Posts by: Vivian O.

Vivian O. has started 6 posts and replied 43 times.

Post: What's the difference?

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27

What's the difference between trustee deed and warranty deed. I looked online and the definitions are confusing. If someone can break it down for me, please?

Post: So this past weekend our 9th offer got accepted!

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27
Originally posted by @Joe Splitrock:

@Vivian O. very exciting and congratulations to you! Post some pictures of your before and after rehab as you are moving forward. Good luck!

 That's a good idea! Thanks!

Post: Have submitted 6 offers so far....

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27
Originally posted by @Account Closed:
@Vivian O. we're in the same market. Here are some of the ways you can strengthen your offer & protect yourself from being in a bad situation:

1) if possible - get an inspection before the offer deadline & determine if making an offer non-contingent upon inspection makes sense 2) use an escalation clause 3) write a "love letter" or hop on camera to tell the sellers how much you & your boyfriend love the home 4) work with a lender that will underwrite you before having an executed contract. 5) have your lender call the listing agent to confirm that you're financially rock solid 6) close at the seller's convenience 7) have your agent build rapport with the listing agent

 I got a property now, look at my latest post!😊

Post: So this past weekend our 9th offer got accepted!

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27
Originally posted by @Andy Saquing:

Congrats @Vivian O.!  What area/neighborhood is it in?  And what do you estimate you will be able to rent it out for when you are finished renovating?

 Brooklyn center, ah, probably 1650-1800 range. 

Post: So this past weekend our 9th offer got accepted!

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27
Originally posted by @Peter Ulstad:

@Vivian O. Congrats! Hopefully closing goes smoothly. Welcome to the R/E Investing world!

Thank you! And yeah me too! 

Post: So this past weekend our 9th offer got accepted!

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27
Originally posted by @Caleb Heimsoth:

Vivian O. Does the comps support 195k?

 Yeah the houses around there are around the same range and the value we will add to the house with the updates, will raise the price more years to come.

Post: So this past weekend our 9th offer got accepted!

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27

I posted here last week I believe. My post was about submitting 6 offers and none accepted. Well later that week we put in three offers and we got one out of the three accepted. This was the first time we put multiple offers. Everything else we have done before remained the same. 

Strong earnest money

Cover letter

5% Conventional.

We offered 20 over asking. Ask price was $175,000

It's a 4 bedroom house, with 2 bedrooms in a good neighborhood. Needs quite a bit of TLC (tender loving care) great opportunity to add equity. (Really excited about that) we just finished going through inspection today. No major hazards ar problems. Just some things here and there and some upgrades, like windows, and a good paint job.We both knew that work is going to be put into this house so we didn't go too much above asking. I believe, but since it isn't major immediate repairs. That is all good signs. 

So goal here is to fix it up while living there and then move out and rent it. 

Anyways, thank you for all your advice. All I needed was patience. Lol

Post: Have submitted 6 offers so far....

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27
Originally posted by @Dave Skow:

Vivian - its the same here in WA...some tips :

* get fully pre approved ( not just pre qualified) so you can  offer a short closing period to be attractive

*consider either a pre inspection before offer is made or  remove inspection contingency

* make your earnest money deposit as large as possible

* include some sort of escalation  feature in your offer

* try to make an offer immediately on a desired  property ( even if there is a date set to have offers made by )

* try to locate proeprties  before they hit all the sites  like  Zillow ….

 We have done all of these on the properties we are interested in. The market is just nuts!

Post: Have submitted 6 offers so far....

Vivian O.Posted
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Posts 45
  • Votes 27
Originally posted by @Michael H.:

As a millennial, I’ve decided the only way I will be able to own a house is if I build it out of participation trophies. It’s the only resource my generation has plenty of.

Kidding, of course. Stay after it. You will find something. And it could be a blessing in disguise that you are not getting them.

 Lol, but thanks Michael.