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All Forum Posts by: Brian Ruland

Brian Ruland has started 6 posts and replied 19 times.

Post: Hit $200K in Cash Flow in 2024

Brian Ruland
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

Nice Job!  Thanks for sharing! 

Post: Hi from San Antonio

Brian Ruland
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6
Quote from @Robin Simon:

Welcome to BP! what types of properties do you own currently?  all in SA?


 Hi Robin, 

All SFR, and all in SA, yes.

Post: Hi from San Antonio

Brian Ruland
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

Hi Robin, 

I have 3 SFR, all in SA.

Post: Hi from San Antonio

Brian Ruland
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

Thanks, Julio

Post: Hi from San Antonio

Brian Ruland
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

Hi Everyone,

I'm not new here, but I am transitioning from full-time work to full-time investor, so I'm looking to make connection in the San Antonio area, and across all hot US rental markets.  Please reach out and say hi.  

I look forward to talking or working with you. 

Brian Ruland, B Real Properties, LLC.

Post: 4 bed 3 bath House Hack

Brian Ruland
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $160,000
Cash invested: $12,500

Singe family house-hack renting two bedrooms in a 4-bed, 3 bath, 2-car garage home.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Fits personal space needs for now, and business goals lng-term.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

From wholesaler, and negotiated well based on minor conditions.

How did you finance this deal?

Hard money into 30 yr fixed re-fi.

How did you add value to the deal?

Renovated: Added granite, high end finishes and fixures, landscaping, new flooring and painting throughout. Also, added smart-deadbolt locks to each bedroom for extra security in house-hack situation.

What was the outcome?

Excellent so far!  Already appraised at $235K !

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Worst closing, and escrow agents, ever! OSN... OS National. Avoid if possible!

Post: [Calc Review] Smoking Investor Deal In Dayon! Thoughts?

Brian Ruland
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

View report

*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

Post: Analyzing homes on the market, numbers never work.

Brian Ruland
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

Chris, several of the other replies already mentioned this, but I feel it's key.  Rather than relying on MSL properties, work towards off-market properties.   Whether you find them yourself (marketing, dealing with sellers, getting properties under contract), or, partner with other wholesalers to get off-market rehab projects at wholesale prices, your numbers would start looking better. 

Post: How much to pay "sign people?"

Brian Ruland
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

Christian,

That's spot-on.  My company's business motto is Win Win Deals, and that is exactly how to create them. 

Post: Do you let tenants take care of any maintenance in SFR's?

Brian Ruland
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 6

I'm sick of being a landlord! No more for me...  wholesaling & flipping only for this lad. My new motto in life:  "If I don't WANT to do it, and don't HAVE to do it, I shall NOT!" 

I'll either replace the need or get someone else to do it FOR me