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Brian Freeman My Story of being scammed by Morris Invest and Oceanpointe
15 June 2024 | 54 replies
Linwood Ave from Dave Koehn | PDF Attachment8/29/2016 - Received photos of 2021 Linwood Ave from Dave Koehn at Morris Invest8/29/2016 - Brian Freeman e-mails Dave Koehn of Morris Invest to take the Linwood property8/29/2016 - Nicole Meckley emails Brian purchase agreement8/30/2016 - Nicole Meckley emails Dan from Paramount Title9/7/2016 - Sale closing of Property9/12/2016 - Nicole Meckley sends me info for the cost to rehab; ($5,100) | Estimate Attachment | Wiring Instructions10/3/2016 - Nicole Meckley responds to Brian Freeman that the flip is now complete and they will send photos and start marketing the property;Note that the property never needed to be “marketed” as there was purportedly a tenant already in place at the time of sale of the property (see 12/13/2016 below)10/13/2016 - Nicole Meckley writes that the flip is complete and she only has a photo of the furnace because there’s a tenant in already;Note that if any rehab was done it was while there was a tenant occupying the property10/18/2016 - Nicole Meckley writes all of the contacts at Oceanpointe to start rent deposits;Note that Oceanpointe likely received and collected a month rent without remitting it to the new owner from closing date of 9/7/201610/31/2016 - I notify Morris Invest that I have already been cited by insurance for an improper dog breed;11/15/2016 - I write Clayton Morris that I never saw the before & after rehab photos; I ask for the lease paperwork.11/18/2016 - Bert Whalen tells me he will send me the photos personally;11/29/2016 - Nicole Meckley writes an email with photos after the flip that are of poor quality; she sends the repair estimate that states what was fixed; | Part 2 | Estimate11/29/2016 - Brian sends payment by wire via Wells Fargo $2,55012/13/2016 - I inform the Morris Invest team that I still do not have a copy of the lease;12/13/2016 - Clayton emails me a one page lease signed by a Kent Stork on 7/2/2016 (prior to my purchase of the property - I did not notice this at the time)Copy of lease4/17/17 I write to Clayton Morris informing him that the taxes doubled from the advertised taxes for the property;11/2/2017 - I write to Clayton informing him that I am being sued by the Marion County Health Department; | Copy of Summons and Complaint11/3/2017 I write to Clayton Morris asking if it’s normal to get sued by Marion County; he replies yes that his office handles it;11/3/2017 I write to Clayton Morris informing him that is was a surprise there were so many reported issues with the property;12/29/2017 - I inform Clayton / Oceanpointe that I was cited again and he tells me that they are working on it.
Brian Plajer Experience investing in Cleveland Ohio?
13 June 2024 | 10 replies
Lastly, find a property manager that matches what's most important to you.
Robert Posta Attention: Beware of Non-Bank Fintech Apps
13 June 2024 | 4 replies
Deposit Insurance Concerns: In many countries, bank deposits are insured up to a certain limit by governmental agencies.
David Oldenburg Private Money Loan Doc Software
14 June 2024 | 30 replies
For example, a field called "Borrower Name" appears on page one once, and is copied as many times as necessary to the note and deed of trust, further down in the PDF.All I have to do is fill out every field on page one and every field with the exact same name in the rest of the document automatically matches and in the correct position.
Raylynne S. Advice for dealing with property manager + tenants who broke lease
14 June 2024 | 6 replies
We kept the security deposit of $4100.
Shannon Berry Property Management Fees
15 June 2024 | 13 replies
Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.
Zachary Luchs What is the first step after finding a property where the calculations work?
13 June 2024 | 3 replies
Pick an asset class: Class A, B, C & D properties, research pros & cons, pick one to focus onPick a real estate market that matches your resources & goalsContact local agents & PMC’s to start sending you listings to analyzeAnalyze a few deals weekly, get comfortable with the market and refine what you're looking for
Ryan Dori Need feedback on properties I listed
13 June 2024 | 5 replies
Lower your price to match your competition or try the rental route.
Kevin Coleman How to do a lease purchase
13 June 2024 | 3 replies
My main question is…i know i pay a deposit and we have an agreed upon term.
Mike M. How much should a PM involve Landlord?
15 June 2024 | 30 replies
@Mike M. two variables here: 1) SOPs of the PMC2) Owner PreferencesThese two variables need to match for a good relationship.Recommend you make a list of your preferences and email to your PMC and ask to schedule a call to discuss.We share EVERYTHING with our owner clients, yet many complain we communicate too much!