All Forum Posts by: Alex J.
Alex J. has started 17 posts and replied 307 times.
Post: Selling rental property

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I've considered the same... Look the Indy cash flow idea is a completely different investment than the LA deal....the cash flow dream is nice but is it an over built or under populated area? For me it's hard to tell with these Midwest markets...some here swear by the Midwest cash flow trade
The only reason I'd consider is only because I feel the coasts have all level or topped...so the trader in me tells me sell socal buy Midwest for now....but we are already late to this idea I think...I feel Midwest valuations in the traditional cashflow market sense is probably also overvalued so there's absolutely still risk in value ...but sure it's going to cash flow
Post: Looking to buy a property with an established property manager

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I have a duplex on market I'm selling to roll into a development deal I am in..feel free to pm me
Post: Houston materials quartz tile etc

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A bit of an update
I found a few places I Southwest areas near Sugarland Stafford Houston that I am going to check out this week
Tile outlet and the chandiler house
Any of the locals here ever had experience or can recommend any tile and flooring? Just trying to do something aside from floor and decor and lowes etc
Post: Houston materials quartz tile etc

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Hey all
Doing my first Houston rennovation... Very exciting... I've done several in Los Angeles but nothing major like this in LA.
I'm looking for places in or near Sugarland to buy quartz countertops, floor tile, laminate, etc
Any places you guys recommend? I don't want to get ripped off by a contractors Mark up if don't need to.
Thanks all
Post: trump tax impact on investors? why arent we talking more about it

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Originally posted by @Brian Schmelzlen:
Hi Alex,
The changes to the mortgage deduction and property taxes only affect Schedule A (personal residences). It will not impact rentals, fortunately.
great! thats perfect thank you.
Post: trump tax impact on investors? why arent we talking more about it

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I am reading that the mortgage deduction is going to be for loans up to 750k on new deals for primary residency....., how about for rental properties? is that any different? is this capped to 750k total or is it per property on rental? also what about the property tax for rental is that per property or accumulative? its been very difficult to find the details on this... i am trying to understand if i should keep my structure as a schedule E or if i should now consider incorporating as S Corp or something similar...thanks in advance to everybody
Can the tax experts here chime in on this? yes yes we get this is not legal advice and we need to talk to cpas and tax consultants : )
heellppp
Post: plumbing in houston... always galvanized??

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Originally posted by @Thomas S.:
I would replace all galvanised before it fails. Old metal lines are usually so packed with corrosion that your water barley flows.
I probably would not purchase as a rental but definatly as a flip assuming price adjustment to reflect costs.
the pex or something to replace though on the house would require walls to be ripped out no? is pex possible to install without ripping walls out?
Post: plumbing in houston... always galvanized??

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ive been looking at various homes, not new build, but homes from 1980-2010s... it seems as though almost all the houses im coming across are galvanized plumbing.... why is this so common in houston? generally in los angeles and other markets if i come across this type of plumbing ill immediately pass unless its a full gut job... to the houston sugarland katy people on the boards what are your thoughts?
is this a deal killer for you?
Post: New Flip Blog: We're Adding 1,055 SQFT: LA (Jefferson Park) Home

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Originally posted by @Shawn Ward:
@Alex J. yes..the lot looks much bigger than the 5,888 that is listed...we may have to measure it to see if it is accurate.
Actually, we will not be setting a new record. Our home run comp is actually a 3/2 craftsman home that is only 1550 sqft (we'll be almost 200 sqft bigger) and has a smaller lot than ours. Sold for $1.05mill! Crazy. We are not expecting that...but would love to hit it of course. Check it out:
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Angeles/2321-W-31st-...
This one went for $917k: https://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Angeles/2158-W-29th-...
We figure we'll end up somewhere between these 2.
Take care!
sjw
Excellent find best of luck. I've dealt with my fare share of non conforming and it can get tricky make sure you have an experienced architect that knows setbacks etc...you will crush it
Post: New Flip Blog: We're Adding 1,055 SQFT: LA (Jefferson Park) Home

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The photos look like a big lot! Awesome idea I wish you success. I love south la but that avr will be record for the area I assume
Looking forward to reading this