All Forum Posts by: Hiro Kakeda

the number looks great, but if it's not in good area, you'll need to spend $2-3,000 easily whenever the tenant moves out. (Yes, they'll trash your place.) since the agent mentioned the seller would take 20,000, you should start offering around 17000 or so. Good luck!

buy sfh for yourself in nice/safe area, and then rent it after you decide to move overseas. If you can provide your budget, I'm sure more people can help you. :)

>Doug

I love Texan!! You guys are awesome. I knew a lot of people are complaining zillows and trulia about  inaccuracy. I'll try redfin as well. thank you for the tip1

>Richard

Thank you so much for recommending me another ISDs. I've already written down all ISDs you suggested and started researching!

>Steven

I've never heard of Lubbock before. I want to purchase a buy/hold property once a year, and I was going to look only in Odessa. Thank you for letting me know!

>Hattie

Thank you sooooooo much for all those suggestions. Just reading your comments saved me tons of time to narrow my search! I've written down all ISDs you suggested!

>Jennifer

Looking by zip codes is great idea. I'm so glad to see there are women who have similar budgets & goals! I'll definitely let you know when I need your help. Hopefully I can meet you in the future!

>Greg 

I don't have a gut to flip without knowing people yet.

If it' buy/hold, I will not relocate. Thanks for the tip!

>Donald 

Thanks for the info! Houston is very attractive too. It's hard to decide!!

>Andres

I'm planning to spend100k-180k/flip (including everything). After I feel comfortable, I want to increase it to 200k-300k/flip. I haven't study houston area yet, I'll do some research. Thank you for helpful reply!

>Ross 

Thank you so much! I was looking at DFW area  ( around Arlington ). Since I'm relocating with my family I want to live in good school  area for my son, and flip houses  that are not too far . I'll probably message you with  a lot of questions.

>Rajib 

Thank you! I looked at the market in Frisco by trulia, and I feel the price  remains high since there are  many great school areas. 

>Richard 

Foreclosure specialist!? Wow, you could be my mentor. ;)  I thought  I knew enough about DFW area, but after I read your reply.... Oh boy, I have to learn a lot more about DFW area.  Thank you so much for the detailed information. I'll message you when I need your help if it's okay with you.

>James 

Thank you! I'll probably need your help when you find great deal! Please keep in touch!

Thank you Gerald & Diyan! I actually have talked to a real estate agent, but I'll ask more agents. Two people that I talked to recommended Plano and Frisco, but I definitely  search around eagle ford area too.  

I live in CA, and am thinking about relocating to TX to start investing. My funds are about 500k ( cash) and I'd love to flip houses. I know it's seller's market and hard to find the deals, so I wanted to ask people who flipped or are flipping in TX; which city, the price you purchased at. Thank you in advance!