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All Forum Posts by: Indya E. Allen

Indya E. Allen has started 5 posts and replied 12 times.

Post: Evictions and foreclosures banned until May 2021

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1

I have heard about this and plan to read up on it a bit. Because of this, do you think it would be a better choice to rent M2M? 

Post: Subject 2 Offer Letter

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1

Hello BP!

My name is Indya Allen. I am 19 years old, a college student and new to the real estate game. I am looking to purchase my first property soon, using a Subject 2 offer. As mentioned in previous posts, the property is not currently for sale but after doing a little digging, the owner is headed towards a foreclosure unless someone intervenes. I am trying to put together an offer letter but am unsure as what to include. Is there anyone in the Illinois area that has done a Subject 2 deal? If so, what are the steps you take when deciding on a potential property using Subject 2? Also any advice concerning the format of the letter would be great. Thank you all!

Post: Owner Financing - Subject two's

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1

@

@Jerry Ayala Hello! Thank you for your response and I will definitely contact you soon.

Post: Owner Financing - Subject two's

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1

@Louis Jeffries The woman that owns the property has lived in it for around 30 years if not more. She has taken out multiple loans but data does not show if she is behind on payments. I was able to find that she is behind on HOA payments which is a little over one thousand dollars. The HOA filed a case against her but due to her lack of showing up she has been served publicly. I don't know if that means I can make a move or not. Also she has under $100,000 left on the mortgage but much more equity in the property.

Post: Owner Financing - Subject two's

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1

Hello all,

I am 19 years old researching subject 2's as a way to buy my first property. I have already found a property but it is off-market. I did a little digging and the owner is being sued by the HOA and is headed towards foreclosure if not eviction. Because homeowners cannot be evicted right now, the case has been paused but remains open. For those of you who have done an owner-financed subject 2, is there anything I should know ahead of time? Everything I am researching says that I can take over the payments without a down payment, is this true? I am based out of Illinois by the way.

Post: Personal Habits & Growth

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1
Originally posted by @JD Martin:

Aim for some easy wins at first. Be honest with yourself when you fail and don't treat failure as a commentary about yourself. Every failure brings you closer to success. Take ownership of your situation and where you want to go. 

 Hi JD,

Thank you for your response! I will definitely make my goals attainable. I seem to overestimate myself regarding personal goals so I can see where I messed up. 

Thank you again,

Indya E. Allen

Post: Personal Habits & Growth

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1
Originally posted by @Luka Milicevic:

@Indya E. Allen

Read the following books:

Atomic habits

The one thing

Getting things done

Then, get yourself Michael Hyatt's full focus planner.

Then, day by day by day.....you do one thing, then another and eventually it's not effort anymore it's just a habit. 

Hi Luka,

Unfortunately I could not find any of these books within my surrounding libraries. But I am sure amazon has them. Meanwhile I picked up a book call Bad Habits, Good Habits. 

Thank you,

Indya E. Allen

Post: Personal Habits & Growth

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1
Originally posted by @Damaso Bautista:

@Indya E. Allen

Continuing with Andy's theme.  Routine and Mindset are very important in developing self discipline.  Easy stuff like making your bed when you wake up before anything else.  Not making excuses for completing tasks. Paying your bills on time, showing up to work early, being mindful of others peoples time, being grateful for every opportunity that presents itself.  Many of these things have nothing to do with money and more with your personal being and a statement about who you are.  

I have always found these things easy to do because they do not cost anything.  Thoughts that come to mind when discussing this topic: hard work, effort, preparedness, relentless.  All of these things you can control.  That is why I find it easy.

 Hello Damaso,

Thank you for your response, I will incorporate these ideas into my routine!

Thank you,

Indya E. Allen

Post: Personal Habits & Growth

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1
Originally posted by @Andy Eakes:

@Indya E. Allen I have found the best success in taking small action when I feel that I can not achieve the goals I have set up for myself. If you have a goal that you continue to cheat on, then make it smaller and work your way up. So if you cant get up at 5 am to read or workout or whatever, just sit up at 5 am and sit there until you feel ready to get going on things. Just keep building on small things and don't rush. This is a proven technique to build wealth, better habits, and success.  

Another thing that I have found helpful is making all of my days the same. Even on my days off, I get up early and follow my routine. This helps cement those habits long term. Even one day off can interrupt the flow I am trying to create. It seems strict but honestly the discipline really gives me a sense of freedom and confidence because I am achieving my goals and accomplishing a ton throughout the day. This still leaves me with plenty (if not more) free time outside of work.

Finally, be kind to yourself. If you are changing previous habits, it will take a lot of effort. Honestly, it would be very strange if you didn't slip up in your transformation. Remember why you are doing what you're doing and focus on that. Forget the mishaps, you're learning to move beyond them.  

I hope that helps!

Hi Andy,

I apologize for the late response. It seems that mid-terms have snuck up on me! Thank you for your insight, I will definitely incorporate your ideas, especially the one regarding making every day the same. When I looked at previous schedules I had saturday and sunday starting a few hours later than my weekdays. I see that I need to change that! 

Thank you again!

Indya E. Allen

Post: Groups, Mentors and Growth

Indya E. AllenPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Joliet, IL
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 1

Hello all,

I am nineteen years old and am looking to invest in real estate full-time. Right now I am reading as much as I can, saving as much as I can, as well as looking for properties. My overall goal is to be able to retire before the age of 30 and only have to work for myself. I am also pursuing a MBA degree as a resource for real estate investing. Are there any groups I could join or mentors I could shadow? I am not only trying to build on professional knowledge but also personal growth/habits. I believe that if I am around like-minded individuals I have a better chance of achieving my goals.

Thank you for any help you can provide!