All Forum Posts by: Harrison Jones

Hello there, I am looking for where to find deals at. I have been analyzing for about 1-2 hours a day and no property’s seem to work for long term rentals.

I am looking at buying to live/renovate it for 1-2 years then long term rent after that. I am in the military so my end goal is to end up buying a property evry time I get stationed somewhere else (evry 1-2 years) 

I don’t need to find something that is going to have huge cash flow just enough so that I feel safe that I won’t be loosing on my investment. any information or advice would be much appreciated 

Hello World!! 

I am Tyrell Taylor. I have been a real estate agent for almost 3 years in the Fayetteville NC area. I am just looking to learn and network. I hope we all can make some money preferbaly together :) 

Hey, my name is Derrick. I am/was the Senior Enlisted Advisor for an Army Psychological Operations Company located at Ft. Liberty, NC. Although I have owned homes for the last decade, I possess a heightened level of ignorance about real estate investing (waiting for my books to arrive from BP). Luckily, I do have a small network of experienced, ambitious vets who are helping to guide me on this journey. Still, I welcome all suggestions and recommendations. 

In terms of location, wifey and I plan to score our first rental property in the Ft. Liberty area--Fayetteville, Raeford, Hope Mills, Spring Lake--by the end of the year. With that, feel free to reach out if you have questions and/or comments. 

Hello everyone. I'm super excited to be here. I am a registered nurse with 5 properties. I jumped into real estate 3 years ago but had no clue how deep the water was. I have made so many mistakes. I'm still learning and growing. Looking forward to networking. 

Hey everyone. 

I'm currently flipping about 2 properties a month. For those of you that are flipping 5+ per month or know someone who is, do you recommend starting to build out your own subs and manage the projects yourself to save money and eventually hire an in-house project manager or continue to use a GC so you can focus more time on finding deals and raising money. 

For context:

-I have pretty limited construction experience, although I'm learning more on each project. 

-I plan on scaling to 5 flip per month by the end of next year. 

-Currently get all my deals through MLS and wholesalers

-Some of my projects are heavy rehabs (adding bathrooms, removing load-bearing walls, etc), others are more cosmetic.

I got opportunity to get a house from someone at work. But there is a lot of work involved, the floors are uneven, the siding needs to be repaired, gutters to be installed, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. In one part feels like it can be a good opportunity on the other side feels like it can be a can of worms. 

This is my flip so i do not have a ton of experience here. I am hoping to connect with a local GC or professional flipper to give me a quote or advice on how to assess the deal. 

Willing pay for the service also. 

I’ve met some great people investing in Sanford, NC so we decided to do a meet up to network and share knowledge. It’s October 11 from 6:30-8 at the hugger mugger downtown Sanford. Let me know if you can make it!

I'm currently interested in SFR investments in Raleigh. Are you open to connecting on a quick call?...I'd love to sync up and explore synergies.

It's great to hear that you're building a team in the area. I truly believe RDU is set for massive appreciation, though I do not pretend to have a glass ball. Transitioning from cash flow to appreciation as your primary investment strategy is indeed a significant shift, and it comes with its own set of considerations:

1. Investment Horizon: One of the most significant differences is the investment horizon. Cash flow properties are often geared toward providing immediate returns through rental income. In contrast, appreciation-focused investments may require a longer-term commitment. It's important to recognize that you might not see substantial returns for several years.
2. Market Selection: Don't assume every part of the Triangle automatically means great appreciation. Dig in deep to what areas are set for expansion and what areas are tapped out.
3. Financing Considerations: Appreciation-focused investors may be more inclined to use leverage to maximize their gains over time. Meanwhile flips may require more cash and you may be inclined to pay off the property faster to get higher cashflow.
4. Exit Strategy: With cash flow properties, the exit strategy is often to maintain the rental income over the long term. In appreciation-focused investments, the exit strategy may include selling the property after it has gained significant value. Be prepared for capital gains taxes and have a plan in place for when and how to exit the investment.
5. Risk Tolerance: Appreciation-focused strategies can be riskier compared to cash flow investments. Assess your risk tolerance and ensure that your investors are aligned with the longer-term and potentially more uncertain nature of appreciation-based investing.
6. Market Volatility: CF means you don't care about the home value (near as much). While appreciation banks off either a) the market upswinging (more risk) and or b) forced appreciation which you already do with your flips. Consider a flip-appreciation play to hedge your bets.
7. Liquidity: Appreciation investments are less liquid compared to cash flow properties. It might take time to find a buyer willing to pay the price you desire when you decide to sell.

If you want to talk more about this. Feel free to PM. Best to you sir.