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All Forum Posts by: Richard Ball

Richard Ball has started 9 posts and replied 281 times.

Post: Lifelong Learner from Grosse Pointe Michigan

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

@Connor Bratten Welcome to BP!

Post: Approving a Tenant Online without Meeting in Person

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

@Dante Pirouz interesting question, keep us posted on your decision. My initial thoughts are if you see them and then deny them a discriminatory issue may arise so you better have another reason. Have you already verified with the hospital that they are employed and / or going to be employed? Did you send them a video of the house or has someone they trust looked at it?

Post: Is this a deal???

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

@Josh Bloomquist are your comps from like homes? Meaning do your comps not have driveways as well? That is going to be a really hard resell unless this house is downtown.

Post: Property Management and Broker's Role

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

@Bruce Scannell are we talking mostly Detroit?

Post: Property Management and Broker's Role

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

@Bruce Scannell Where are you looking to start your property management company?

Post: Aspiring Real Estate Investor

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

Welcome to BP @Bruce Anderson! Finding, analyzing and buying a property without an agent, title company or lawyer by the end of the year is 100% feasible. I do not recommend purchasing a property without an agent, title company or lawyer though. Title companies provide insurance of a marketable title. Any liens, assessments, taxes, etc... will be your responsibility should a title company not identify those problems before you close on the property. Agents should be used as a way to help you find deals as they are in the real estate market and have people calling them all the time. Lawyers can help you avoid legal issues and should you not be using an agent or title company I would highly recommend consulting with a lawyer on your deals as certain legal requirements are needed to complete a real estate transaction in Michigan.

Post: New member from Lapeer Michigan

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

Welcome @Matt Marble if you need any help I am very familiar with anything East of Imlay City and would be glad to help :D

Post: Detroit retiree seaching for multifamily in 48202

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

@Michael Barker Hello Michael I just PMed you

Post: Michigan investor

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

@Abhi Golhar great marketing I love it, going above and beyond that is what people like to see. I have a feeling we are going to start seeing a lot more people copying you on this.

Post: 30 unit off market: WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Richard BallPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Port Huron, MI
  • Posts 293
  • Votes 81

Is it actually in Port Huron? If so is it on the North or South? On the surface it sounds like a decent deal but I can't say for sure with the limited knowledge. I do think there is room to negotiate the price down, especially if it is on the South side of town. If this is in Marysville or Fort Gratiot I want in :D