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All Forum Posts by: Deana Johnson

Deana Johnson has started 1 posts and replied 24 times.

Post: Looking to expand to Northwest Indiana

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

@Sean McKee NWI has alot to offer. You may also want to look at Portage and Michigan City. Good look.

Post: New Investor in Gary, IN...yes Gary

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

@Dusty Cady Welcome to investing in Gary! Depending on your situation I like Centier, BMO Harris and PNC. All do conventional loans, refi and helocs under 50k.

Post: Lender (or buyer) for SFR rental portfolio NW, IN

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

I work with a local bank Centier Bank and this year they had a program for investors and they allow lower purchase prices. The loan I got through the neighborhood program was for a rental with a purchase price of 31,000 in Gary.

Post: Indiana real estate investment clubs?

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

in NWI I am apart of NICIA you can find the group on facebook or nicia.org

Post: HELOC on rental property ?

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

@Ronald Trepton Centier does residential and commercial HEL and HELOC. The residential one was cheaper but reports to your personal credit. The appraisal took maybe an hour. @Alex S. form looking into both options HEL and HELOC seems like on an investment property they will approve up to 70% of the loan value less any outstanding mortgages, so don't feel obligated to pay the house off 1st. 

Post: I’m 20 years old and a new investor from Southern California

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

Congrats and welcome. I invest in Northwest Indiana. Let me know if you would like to know more about the area. Always looking for partners and deals. 

Post: Realtors and Property Managers in Gary Indiana

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

@Marley 

@Account Closed we are behind the times but not abandon/ Being close to the highway and Illinois our cheaper cost of living attracts  those who work in IL. Will you be visiting to see the property, meet with a property manager, etc?

Post: Abandoned Properties/Deceased Owners

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

If you are looking in Indiana consider the county's tax sell and the sheriff's tax sell. If you are looking to acquire those properties because they are near your house maybe consider buying the tax lien. 

Post: Realtors and Property Managers in Gary Indiana

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

@Account Closed Hi do you have a specific question. I am from Gary and have a 2 properties there. I am a new investor. 

Post: Newbie just bought my 1st home

Deana JohnsonPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gary, IN
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 29

@Marley Landes Congrats, where in Indiana is the property?