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All Forum Posts by: Anthony L Amos Jr

Anthony L Amos Jr has started 6 posts and replied 498 times.

Post: First time Multi Unit Investor with specific targets

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Arnuv H.:

Hi all, hope this finds you well. In need to generate $3k+/month net positive cash flow and willing to invest upto $600k in multi unit properties. 

I have one SF in Cali that i manage myself however thinking of going out of state.

Not worried about appreciation as long the target is met. So far based on my research Michigan and Ohio are top of the list, would love to hear suggestions about any other location that can help me reach my target number. I worry about maintenance cost of the Multi units in these locations as they are 100+ yrs old.

If you have any suggestions on locations to consider, strategies or even have any good realtor/contractor in the area to share would be super grateful.

Cleveland and Toledo OH are great markets to help you reach your cashflow goals. I can recommend local property management to help maintain these properties. 

Post: Looking to make first purchase in Ohio, LLC questions

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Tyler Case:

Hi,

My partner and I are hoping to dive into the Cleveland or Columbus rental market very soon. We are planning to purchase the property in my name on a conventional mortgage and then move it into an LLC. We are looking for lenders that allow the conversion of a loan from an individual to an LLC. We are also looking for connections to handle this type of transaction.


 I can share my local go to attorney to answer this and other questions you may have. 

Post: Top location for long distance investing?

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Justin Brin:

Here is a list of 17 metros in the US that have population larger than 900k and median house price is below 400k:

Which metro you recommend and which metro you don't recommend?

I know California is not so investor friendly due to high taxes and non landlord friendly regulation.

Florida has high insurance costs in some areas?!

What do you think?

Invest in the wonderful town of Columbus, OH. Home to The Ohio State University with nearly 60,000 students, 5 Fortune 500 companies, over +25% population change since 2000, and the 2016 smart city challenge award winner (https://www.columbus.gov/smartcity/). Furthermore, Intel is spending 20 Billion dollars to build two semiconductor plants, and many more great things presently and coming in the future. Needless to say, Columbus will remain a strong real estate market for the foreseeable future.

Post: Looking for a mentor for multi unit investing

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Gabrielle Larson:

Hey,

Im new here and made it a goal to start investing in multifamily units next year and am looking for a mentor and/or suggestions


Thanks in advance!

Gabby


 Local real estate investor associations are a great place to start. I would also recommend calling multiple brokerages that specialize in multifamily housing. Brokers are usually willing to sit with you and answer any questions you have. 

Quote from @Zach Jones:

So I'm a fan of MF investing.. I've been looking at traditional financing with 25% down (it sucks I know but I've saved and don't know of better options currently) and I've even considered going FHA at 3% IF I could find a nice quadplex locally. The main issue with both of these plans, ESPECIALLY the FHA one, is the mortgages! With non primary rates over 8%, nothing seems to be able to create any kind of decent CF. I'm running numbers on properties with 120-150k out of pocket with ROIs in the 11/12 year range because most properties are CF around a couple hundred a month. I know I could refi eventually but I disagree with ever accepting negative CF and don't want to put myself in any compromising position. That being said, I know the big players that are into both SFH and MF aren't not buying due to the rates.. atleast I assume they're not. What can I do? What are you doing? How are you able to invest in this climate and make deals make sense? Also, I live i the central Florida area where we've got duplexes selling for around 4-500k.. Let me know your thoughts! I'd greatly appreciate it. Having a very hard time keeping a positive mindset toward RE investing with the current economic state and "whats to come".

PS.. for those in my area who look at out of state investing, I'm attempting to learn more about this subject and getting over the sketchiness of never seeing a property or physically being able to handle something if necessary BUT, if you are.  Where are you looking at investing and in what class of property? Hows the CF?? 


Find value add deals in affordable markets, force equity, and consider ARM loan products to refi

Post: How to start

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Ana Arce:

Hello everyone, My name is Anaika. I'm only 18 years old and have a good chunk of money saved up, but I don't know what to do with it. I always wanted to start house hacking; that's always been my main focus in life. I want to buy a home and rent it out to someone reliable, but since I'm so young, I think I can't really do much because it will be tough to get the deal started on the property or just get the bank to give me a FHA loan from the start. My credit isn't bad at all, but I don't know if that matters at all. I'm just coming on here to get some suggestions from you and see what I can do. I'm a very ambitious person and like to learn from others.


Get the FHA and house hack a 2–4 unit every few years

Post: Markets seeing success atm?

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Maytal Hess:

Hi BP Fam! I am in the process of my first 1031 exchange. I had a buyer over the summer that totally screwed me. He led me on and then ghosted which put me in a totally new environment. I'm finally closing but the new interest rate is 75 bps higher than before. Story of the year, I know... Now I'm experiencing it firsthand. I have been looking in Columbus and Cleveland primarily. I was recently pointed towards Sioux City, IO which I don't know much about. I'm having a hard time making anything pencil. Curious if there are any other markets you guys are having better success in? Please help! THANK YOU, THAKN YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Stay in Ohio and check out Toledo.

Post: First Post - Ready to Buy!

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Michael Madani:

Hello all!

It's a pleasure to be a part of this group. As the title states, I am ready to buy my first rental property. I have 100k as my disposal and I am currently looking at single-family homes or multi-family homes. The goal is to purchase to rent, then do a cash-out refi to add more homes to my portfolio. I am using ROI spread sheets (which I'm sure everyone is to an extent) and simply looking at cash-flow positive homes using the 1% rule. I am having a hard time finding single-family homes that meet the 1% rule and some multi-family ones. Does anyone have any advice on where to begin? I currently own a home, so the living-hack does not suit my situation, any suggestions? Also, is my 1% philosophy skewed, am I being narrow-minded, is it a location thing? I am open to any and all suggestions. Again, just starting out and I will love any advice. Thank you!


 Toledo, OH has been gaining national recognition as the best affordable market for first time home buyers. For investors, you can find properties here that still meet the 1%+ rule

Post: Long term investing

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Justin Farr:

Hello all! 
been two years since I’ve last posted on this. But I am looking for some assistance when it comes to long distance investing and would love to hear what y’all have to say! Hope y’all are having a good day!


 Once you have narrowed down a market, join every local real estate investor group and/or association. Ask tons of questions and ask for referrals. Call each referral and build out a team that your comfortable with then begin

Post: Looking to connect with motivated real estate investors

Anthony L Amos JrPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
  • Posts 510
  • Votes 695
Quote from @Johnny Nhok:

Hi,

I'm seeking to start my real estate investing in the Columbus, Ohio area. If anyone has recommendations for great wholesalers, realtors, contractors, and property managers in this city, much appreciated!


I can send over some local contacts. What are your investing goals?