All Forum Posts by: Alec Bildstein

Hey @Alec Bildstein 

Thank you my friend!

SEARCH TIPS: We found our house hack duplex on market. It had a high # of days on market and a recent price reduction that triggered us to take a deeper look. I think finding an investor friendly agent can help you spot hidden gems like that and submit offers on your behalf that fit your buy criteria.

I'd look for high days on market, have your agent set up a drip e-mail for listings that meet your criteria, and recent price reductions. 

OFF-MARKET: Off-market deals are possible too! If pursuing off-market, then it is crucial to connect with reliable wholesalers or agents that might have some pocket listings. You can pursue off market yourself, but it will take either a lot of time, money or both. 

CLOSING: If you have your pre-approval from reliable lenders, then you should be able to close with a favorable loan option. If you don't already have a pre-approval, then connecting with a investor friendly lender is a great start!

If it is off-market, then you'll need to most likely need to raise capital for a cash closing. I'd connect with a vetted hard money lender or gather enough private capital from family/friends. 

Please reach out if you have any questions or want to connect Alec. I'm an open book and happy to help! 

-Ant

Start attending as many REI meet ups as possible. Go on to Meet up.com and search real estate. They hold 1-3 each week

On Zillow, if you hover over the "More" heading, you will get a drop down.  From there, you can type triplex or quadplex, or other variations, to narrow down the search.  This will help if they use this term in the listing description.  It has helped me narrow down my search some depending on what I'm looking for.  Happy hunting!

@Alec Bildstein

House hacking with triplex or quadplex properties can be a successful strategy in high-priced markets like Denver. To increase your chances of finding the right property, expand your search criteria, use multiple platforms like MLS, and network with local professionals like real estate agents, property managers, and wholesalers. Consider off-market properties through direct mail campaigns, driving for dollars, and working with wholesalers. Use tech tools like alert services and apps to find and reach out to homeowners. Keep at it, check listings a lot, and stay up-to-date on the housing market. Don't give up even when it's tough. Use your contacts and what you have in the real estate world. Keeping on and not giving up will help you find the right home in the end.

Good luck!

The facebook wholesale groups are a good place to start 

Denver is absolutely stacked with them. There are many meetups across Denver where you will meet investors and some investor-friendly agents. Your best bet is an agent who also invests. If you want to buy, get in touch with Nick Cooley. If you want to do STR, get in touch with Chantal Duame.