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All Forum Posts by: Dielita McKnight

Dielita McKnight has started 6 posts and replied 23 times.

Post: Former IT Project Manager - will my skills transfer

Dielita McKnight
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  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11
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I'm a project manager with the experience my rehab-loving spouse wisely thrust upon me and have occasionally thought the same. Are you looking to finance your own projects? I've noticed that rehabers like to run their own show; though, judging by the results, I don't think most of them should. But that's part of the allure: doing it all yourself. Or are you leaning towards something bigger?
 

 Hi Thank you so much for reaching out. I have always been told to use other people's money. So I don't plan to finance my own projects. I've decided that I don't know enough to run the projects myself. I think it would be good for me to go through a few projects first. 

Post: Tool for calculating ARV

Dielita McKnight
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  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Hi All. What tool do you recommend for providing ARV. I am primarily interested in properties in Va.

Post: Super Beginner Medium/Long Term Rentals HELP!!

Dielita McKnight
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  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Hi @Emily Hutson. I am fairly new to the investing game as well. But my husband and I did have a STR-MTR rental in Marion, NC. Through FurnishedFinder, we were contacted by Travelers Haven. They have contracts with hospitals to place hospital personnel. We had a nurse for several months. It was great because we weren't dealing with the individual directly. Since it was through their hospital, they were on their best behavior. Travelers Haven paid promptly and didn't quibble about paying cleaning fees, etc. Contact them to find out if they have any potential placements for your area (https://www.travelershaven.com/).

Post: Former IT Project Manager - will my skills transfer

Dielita McKnight
Posted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Oh wow. That is definitely something to think about. 

I read some of the other similar posts as well. I’ve concluded that although some skills transfer there is a huge swath of knowledge that I need to gain. I like the idea of hiring a GC and learning from that person. But it all depends on waiting on the right deal. 

Thanks for the guidance @Chris Seveney

Post: Former IT Project Manager - will my skills transfer

Dielita McKnight
Posted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

I am interested in learning how to manage my own construction/reno projects. I was an IT project manager in my former life. Are there any forums on renovations or construction?

Post: Goodbye IT Banking, Hello New Life!

Dielita McKnight
Posted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11
Quote from @Wyatt Wolff:

Congratulations! That's exciting for sure. Are you retiring from IT or just looking to transition out? What is it you want to do in RE? 


 Hi Wyatt. I am retiring from IT, Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus. 

Post: Goodbye IT Banking, Hello New Life!

Dielita McKnight
Posted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Hello, River. I am looking at the Richmond, Portsmouth, and Peterburg areas. 

Post: New to real estate investing, with $100k to start. Any advice?

Dielita McKnight
Posted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Thanks, Austin. And I see you're in Richmond, Va. Cool.

Post: New to real estate investing, with $100k to start. Any advice?

Dielita McKnight
Posted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Thanks, Tax. Good to know. Thanks for reaching out. 

Post: New to real estate investing, with $100k to start. Any advice?

Dielita McKnight
Posted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, Va
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Thanks so much. That is great advice (she says after Googling "buy box"). I am very interested in using data to help me determine my buy box.