All Forum Posts by: Brad Clarizio

Same as @Trent Ecklar for me. 7 houses in contract, 3 for buyers, all multiple offers situations, 4 listings, all multiple offers. It’s Still insane! 

Hi Beth- I am a Realtor (and investor) in Columbus that specializes in this area. Feel free to message me so we can discuss your goals! 

Not even close to true- I get 8-10 wholesaled a day. 

On the flip side, most are people charging too close to retail so they make $30k and the Rehabber makes $15k is they’re lucky. But like anything in real estate, it’s a numbers game. For every 8-9 bad deals, there’s 1 good one you have to jump on. 

For comparison, I just had a buyer close on a duplex that was rented for $1250 ($625 per side) and he paid $90k. Killer numbers and the house is in excellent shape. 

No deal! :)

Hey @Nico C. , I've never used Guardian, but I have heard good things. Best of luck! 

Agreed that it doesn’t sound like a bad deal. Closing costs like that are just a cost of business. if you wouldn’t mind PMing me their name I’d appreciate it. 

@Joshua Dawson , man, respectfully, I couldn't disagree more about Columbus. As a long time investor and someone who is recently licensed, I am dumping money into Columbus every chance I get. Every area has risks, but there is still a TON of money to be made here. I'm riding this investment wave until the cows come home. 

Hey Andrew- welcome to BP. There is more knowledge here about real estate, including specifics on Columbus, than any single human can ever process. I am an agent and investor (14 rentals and a couple flips a year) here in Columbus- best of luck and feel free to ping me if you have any questions along the way! 

You can send it to me, ha. I have cash waiting to buy. 

5 months later, I feel the need to chime in.

1- There's a big difference between a fix and flip and a restoration. Unfortunately, you appear to be flipping. 

2- What I would have done in this case is keep the mantel, sand it down, restore it, and tile the base and inside areas of the mantel. Of course I'm not there to see all the conditions and angles, but people will notice if the easy way is taken out. I do a lot of work in Merion Village, OTE, KLB, and they will notice. 

3- Removing a fireplace is much easier than restoring one. So to address one of your first lines of "is that what people tell themselves to get out of removing it", I think you're doing the opposite. Telling yourself it doesn't add value (perhaps not monetary- but value is viewed many different ways. Is capturing a buyer who fell in love with the original fireplaces value? I think so.). 

4- I hope you sold this place and made a ton of money!