All Forum Posts by: Hilary Karaman

Hi Oleg,

Where in Frankford is the property? I would say if you are in Northwood you can expect a different experience versus other parts of Frankford. As far as tenant screenings, I think Transunion offers a good product with their smartmove website.

Hope that helps!

Hilary

Welcome @Leon Nicholson

REI is definitely an addiction. Best of luck from Philadelphia!

I agree with Riley - If you aren't planning on leveraging the extra cash from the ARM into something that will yield a higher return than the future adjusted rate, then I would default to the refi. Hope that helps!

Welcome! There's a pretty decent turnout from the Philadelphia area (including myself) here that can help with local knowledge.

Best of luck!

Hilary

Welcome!

To continued success in your REI career,

Hilary

Welcome! I'm sure you'll be able to find some opportunities with the large Philadelphia community here.

Best of luck!

Hilary

Welcome! All of e suggestions above are dfintiely sound. I wonder, though, that there isn't some type of opportunity close to where you are. Sounds like you could have a large share of a high-endmarket down the line after putting in your time locally. From what I've read about these types of areas in North Dakota is that there is a both a lot of contracted workers (potential tenants) and corporate transfers (people whose job situation may change in a few years, or may have bought and then need to sell fast due to income or job changes).

Best of luck!

I agree with everyone else here. Yes, foreclosures can be difficult, but to just disqualify them as a whole is silly. In my opinion, foreclosures, when I'm working them as the Buyer's agent, have gotten so much easier to close in a reasonably smooth and timely manner within the recent past - as long as the Buyer can remain realistic.

A good deal is a good deal: sometimes they are just more difficult to close. I'd take a foreclosure over a short sale any day!

Hi Sophie,

If you haven't already, I would suggest appealing your taxes. It's not completely painless, but it sounds like you have a good case. There are consultants out there, too, that can basically make the whole process much easier, nut you can do it yourself, too. Let me know if you need a name of a consultant, etc.

Best of luck!

Hilary

Mark,

Have you looked up the updated zoning for your lots? Philadelphia has been rezoned and the new zoning may be very limiting as to what you can do without a variance. Let me know if you need any help.

Best of luck,

Hilary