All Forum Posts by: Eliott Elias
Eliott Elias has started 12 posts and replied 9587 times.
Post: how to start out in real estate with no money to start

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Quote from @Chris Seveney:
Quote from @Bryce Palmer:
I want to get into buying and renting out property but I do not have money to start out.
Contrary to what you read - don't do it. Save your money and then get into real estate. The majority of people fail in real estate, and that number increases 10x when starting with no money.
Not true, I started with no money. I spent every waking hour looking for deals, so that I can partner with people with money.
Post: What is driving the increase in days on market?

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This is very market per market driven. But overall, the commonality is the season. People don’t typically move around this time.
Post: Texas Lawyer for LLC Formation for properties

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I am happy to put you in touch with an attorney I use in Austin. Most investors set up LLCs without them
Post: Trying to Make the Numbers Work

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Do not go out of your way to try to make the numbers work. They either do, or they don’t. Be patient and pick up the right deal
Post: Acquisition of a property with month to month tenants in place already

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If you are unaware of how to handle this situation, I only have one tip for you. Hire a property manager.
Post: Advice needed for my asking price

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You are getting mis information. Never overpay for a property. I don’t care what the circumstances. Always buy with equity to give you a cushion to be able to sell.
Post: 2 houses in one legal description; what is involved to break them up

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You would have to subdivide the lot with the city. Call a local survey company and see what this process entails. They may charge you for your time, but will research setbacks, and all feasibility studies to ensure you can actually subdivide.
Post: Lending Question for Consecutive House Hacking

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I have never heard this. What was the justification in doing so?
Post: Advice for attracting quality tenants

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Quality tenants will find you. Being close to a good school will solve most of your problems.
Post: Is it this easy for a divorcing wife to royally screw her husband out of a property?

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The issue is that no buyer is going to purchase the property with that much risk. There obviously will not be title insurance and the husband can fog title forever.