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All Forum Posts by: Brian Piechocki

Brian Piechocki has started 8 posts and replied 47 times.

Post: PropStream or DealMachine?

Brian PiechockiPosted
  • Atmore, AL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 12
Quote from @Stephen Morales:

Are you looking for a property management software? Or are you looking to find portfolio owners that you can reach out to and earn their business?


 Looking for portfolio owners. 

Post: PropStream or DealMachine?

Brian PiechockiPosted
  • Atmore, AL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 12

Which platform do you prefer for identifying existing landlords? I used both to look for off market properties in the past, but I have not used for property management marketing/sales. 

Post: Seeking a Qualifying Broker for Property Management

Brian PiechockiPosted
  • Atmore, AL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 12

I passed the Alabama real estate on April 6th. I'd like to start a property management business serving Atmore, AL and the surrounding areas. Are there any Alabama qualifying brokers who might be interested in sponsoring me?

Looking forward to connecting!

Post: Beware This Financial Pitfall

Brian PiechockiPosted
  • Atmore, AL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 12

Makes sense! I went to graduate school in DC, so I'm a bit familiar with the area.

Post: Beware This Financial Pitfall

Brian PiechockiPosted
  • Atmore, AL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 12
Quote from @Chris Seveney:
Quote from @Brian Piechocki:

Why would anyone buy an investment property where the rental income doesn't even cover the mortgage payment?

Most properties we buy do not cash flow but after 5 years if we would have sold we would have made more money than other markets that do cash flow. I am in DC area and you typically do not cashflow from the start, but within 3-5 years you have cashflow and appreciation. 


Thanks for the reply, Chris. I anticipated the answer would be appreciation. However, doesn't that increase the risk because it's speculative? Have you run into a situation where the property took longer than 5 years to cash flow or didn't appreciate as anticipate?  

Post: Beware This Financial Pitfall

Brian PiechockiPosted
  • Atmore, AL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 12

Why would anyone buy an investment property where the rental income doesn't even cover the mortgage payment?

Post: Best zip codes for investing in Huntsville?

Brian PiechockiPosted
  • Atmore, AL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 12
Just curious - what tool are you using to create these graphs and tables?

Quote from @Devin Conley:

Hey @Gloria C. -- lots of factors to consider (including your personal strategy), but here are a few high level metrics to compare the most populous zip codes in Huntsville

Welcome to drop me a message if you are interested in checking out the full report


Quote from @Stacey Bochenski:
Quote from @Brian Piechocki:

I grew up in Huntsville. A friend of mine who still lives there said he couldn't believe how many houses are currently for rent in 5 points and Old Town. Any chance it's oversaturated with rentals because of the tremendous growth and press? I have no doubt the properties will appreciate over time though. Great city

I suspect it has more to do with the illegal STRs all being shut down. 5-points had a LOT that were not zoned properly and the city really came down on them. There was a flurry of furnished midterm and long term rentals available, and I suspect they were not successful so they are now trying long term rentals. Just my hunch. 
Interesting! You certainly know the ins and ours of the Huntsville market all the way in California. Thanks for the reply. Sounds logical 

I grew up in Huntsville. A friend of mine who still lives there said he couldn't believe how many houses are currently for rent in 5 points and Old Town. Any chance it's oversaturated with rentals because of the tremendous growth and press? I have no doubt the properties will appreciate over time though. Great city

Post: Investments in Alabama small towns?

Brian PiechockiPosted
  • Atmore, AL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 12

Curious about progress as well @Bobby Dailey. I'm based in Atmore, AL and currently looking in Bay Minette, Atmore, and Mobile. Atmore is basically out of convenience, as I don't feel like the market will appreciate like others but cash flowing rentals are attainable.