All Forum Posts by: Amy Pfaffman

 Hi Sid, 

I used Grant Linhart as my realtor for my most recent purchase in Birmingham. He's an investor-friendly agent and understood what I was looking for. I believe I found him on BP. I'm still working on getting my property management to where I want it, though.

Good luck! I think Birmingham is a great place to invest for cash flow if you can wait longer on the appreciation.

It has not happened lately. The problem persisted for two days, then magically vanished.

I love getting the BP emails with lots of article teasers in them. I could always click the "read the article" link and...go to that article. It was great.

Now, suddenly, when I click "read the article" in an email, I'm taken to a login screen, and after that, I land on the home page, left to root around hoping to find the article I'd clicked on. If this doesn't change, it pretty much renders any links in the email newsletters useless. I'll read the headlines but probably won't ever read the articles if I have to go digging for them. Very sad. :-(

 Yes, but not totally. When I was having a terrible time with my new PM and wanted to switch to another one, I talked to another investor who said she'd ask around. She came back to me with a recommendation for the same PM I wanted to fire! I agree that what works for one investor might not work for another. If you're more of a hands-on investor like I am, good communication is key, and is often what is lacking. I also look for good systems in place so things don't fall through the cracks (as much). I've worked with five PMs in three different cities, and they're all run by humans who aren't perfect. It's a matter of having realistic expectations and taking ownership of watching what they're doing. You care more about your properties than they do.

Hi Eric, 

I'm an investor in Birmingham (as well as Atlanta and Indianapolis), and I grew up in Birmingham, though I don't live there now. Sounds like Hunter will be able to give you great advice, but if you want to hear from a regular investor who's not an agent or PM or lender, I'm happy to chime in.

I've got a turnover in one of my duplexes and need a good handyman to go through the list and knock it out. Nothing major. Hoping to find a one-man show to get this done efficiently. Can any Indy investor recommend someone to me?

So far just one response. Terry Davis, 678-814-9273.

My crisis died down for now, so I haven't called him yet. I texted him and asked for more info about what he does and what he charges. I can let you know.

I've got a rehab that's 95% complete on a SFR and need the last few touches completed. I have another rehab that's in its early stages and might need help with that as well. The people we've been using are just maxed out and unavailable. I'm hoping one of you can refer me to someone reasonable and reliable who can communicate well and get things done in a timely manner.

Thanks for your help!

Sounds great, Kat! Is there a link to these meetings so I can be aware of any changes or RSVP? I look forward to meeting you and the others! Thanks!

Hey Derek,

Are you still having these meetings? Where can I get up-to-date info on upcoming events?