My first deal!
14 Replies
Marcus Kennedy
from Birmingham, Alabama
posted almost 5 years ago
Hey guys I figured I would come in here and speak about my first deal as an investor. I got a pretty good HUD deal that didn't need very much work at all other than paint and a few other minor things. Bought it at a good price, did a little work, and slapped it back on the market. Within a month I had it under contract and set to close at the end of this month! Im also an agent so I was able to get the commission on the buying side and save on the listing side!
Purchase Price: $94,000
Rehab: $3,000
Contracted price:127,000
Holding costs and agent fees: ~$5,000
Im excited and looking forward to my next one but I don't think I'll luck up and find one this easy again. On to the next one!
Raymond B.
Investor from Wallingford, Connecticut
replied almost 5 years ago
Jean Bolger
from Aurora, Colorado
replied almost 5 years ago
Sweet! congratulations
Ben Wuollet
Wholesaler from Phoenix, Arizona
replied almost 5 years ago
Nice work Kennedy! Keep it up and we will all learn from you very soon:)
Animashaun Washington
from Los Angeles, California
replied almost 5 years ago
Marcus Kennedy
from Birmingham, Alabama
replied almost 5 years ago
Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to my next one! Ill keep you updated.
Markeilsha R.
Wholesaler from Syracuse, New York
replied almost 5 years ago
congrats! Where did you do the deal?
Marcus Kennedy
from Birmingham, Alabama
replied almost 5 years ago
@Markeilsha R. In Birmingham, Al where I'm from. It's actually a little city right outside the city limits but for all intents and purposes in Birmingham.
Carey Dodson
Real Estate Investor from Chelsea, Alabama
replied almost 5 years ago
Congratulations, @Marcus Kennedy ! I wish you many more successful ventures like this one.
Sheri Henning
Real Estate Investor from Jackson, Tennessee
replied almost 5 years ago
Congratulations!!!!!
Sarah S.
Flipper/Rehabber from Houston, TX
replied almost 5 years ago
Congratulations!!! That first deal always feels sooooo good. A lot of hard work but it pays off. Looking to hear about your next deal.
Cooper B.
Real Estate Agent from Birmingham, Alabama
replied almost 5 years ago
Great news @Marcus Kennedy !!
Marcus Kennedy
from Birmingham, Alabama
replied almost 5 years ago
@Cooper B. Whats up man!?
Tyler Wenzel
from Janesville, Wisconsin
replied almost 5 years ago
Congrats! Not a bad pull for a months time and not much sweat equity involved. :)
Marcus Kennedy
from Birmingham, Alabama
replied almost 5 years ago
@Tyler Wenzel My thoughts exactly!
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