All Forum Posts by: Austin Johnson

@Badri Malynur I saw this post in The Tribe and wanted to say you're slowly convincing me to go fund route with these explanations, haha

in Missouri, first we try Goodwill. if they dont take it, we go to Salvation Army. I've yet to have anything declined by them. however, the next step is FB marketplace for $1. then put in on the curb. you can also try giving it to a local yard sale free of charge and tell them to keep the profit.

.... why?

I think you know the answer to this already man. "I've seen crackheads there already the two times I've been there" "in the hood". does your rehab budget account for cleaning up the entire neighborhood too or? I wouldn't purchase a B class house in a D class area. this close to closing and you're just now wondering 'hmm, what happens if they ban STR? then what?'. You should have that answered before even putting in an offer.
all my snide comments aside. what are the driving factors that would attract a potential long term tenant to that property? from your question it sounds like a low class tenant you dont want, living in a luxury house. not my idea of a solid investment.

I'd probably politely ask them to show you the studies showing its a COVID risk as well as the laws in place restricting them. State you were unaware of the serious death risks of pool floats and you want to correct yourself moving forward as not to put anyone else at risk. 
that's my most professional solution. I've only typed and retyped this comment about 5 times, attempting to remove all snide comments

check out Tribe of Titans network group. it's free the first month. I've found several connections and learned a ton.
https://www.thetribeoftitans.c...

Lexis Nexis https://communitycrimemap.com/ was suggested by Brandon Turner in Multifamily Millionaire.  I've found it also matches very closely to greatschools.org where the lower end schools are, crime is typically up.  

it's 6 months. how have the results been?

I learned a giant portion from just underwriting and underwriting and underwriting deal after deal. 
Michael Blank gives solid YT videos for free

so what type of assets do you property manage for?

@Jerryll Noorden is a solid reference point so you don't waste too much money and time sending mailers out.

besides that, what exactly are you looking for?