All Forum Posts by: Jessyca Jones
Jessyca Jones has started 4 posts and replied 23 times.
Post: Bathroom contractor Syracuse
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Hi All. I'm purchasing my first SF in Syracuse and plan on house hacking it. There is a good size half bath I'd like to add a shower to for my future tenant, and also update the vanity. Any recommendations for a bathroom remodeler/contractor in Syracuse? Thanks in advance!
Post: Starting out with a SF in Syracuse, NY
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Originally posted by @Kent Kowalski:
Hey Jessyca! I am a resident of Camillus, currently in Mass. for work, and I'm not positive about finding a renter that would mind your situation of house hacking (shared kitchen), but I do know that house hacking is a thing in the area. Camillus does have a big community college nearby and Syracuse university a bit further but still folks renting in Camillus making the commute (not sure who you may be targeting but a shared kitchen may sway rent lower and attract college students which is not always a bad thing if they know the landlord is below)...watch property taxes which can be high in areas of Camillus, hope this helps and good luck!
Thank you Kent. Yeah, my agent mentioned that in Camillus, I might get students whose parents want them to live in a safe area, and as an added bonus, they might like that a professional adult is living there with their child. Property taxes are pretty high, you are right (hence why I was looking to house hack lol). Thanks again!
Post: Starting out with a SF in Syracuse, NY
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Originally posted by @Pat Goodyear:
Hi! I live in Syracuse and house hacked in the 90's. I would recommend looking for a 2 family OR if going with your above scenario putting in a small kitchenette. Truly doesn't need to be much.
Buying a MF was my original plan but finding it hard to find one that meets my criteria OR my offer doesn't get accepted. So I thought I would expand to SF, too. I was also thinking of adding a kitchenette, thanks for the advice!
Post: Starting out with a SF in Syracuse, NY
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Originally posted by @Ronal Valerio:
Hi Jessica, it's possible it all depends on what price you are paying for the property and what is the rent in the area.
thank you
Post: Starting out with a SF in Syracuse, NY
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Hi everyone. I am looking to purchase a SF in a suburb of Syracuse (Camillus), and I'm wondering if house hacking is a thing here for single family homes? Back where I lived in NJ, it definitely was, but not sure if Syracuse renters are open to share their space in this way. The homes I'm interested in would have a finished basement (1 bedroom + living space) with a full bath and separate entrance, but we'd be sharing the kitchen. I'd be fine with having the renter have the larger upstairs space, and I would take the basement. Curious to know if I could actually get a renter and if this plan is feasible in this market?
Post: Best Books to Read When You're Just Starting?
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@Kenneth Garrett love the list, thanks!
Post: Best Books to Read When You're Just Starting?
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@Derek Stalhut awesome, thank you! I should send this to my loved ones for Christmas gift ideas lol
Post: Best Books to Read When You're Just Starting?
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Originally posted by @Sally Fairchild:
@Jessyca Jones. The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins, a wonderful
book on investing but not
Real estate.
Building Wealth One House at A Time by John Schaub- a must read and then read it again
Set for Life - Scott Trench
The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach
Thank you! :)
Post: Best Books to Read When You're Just Starting?
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Originally posted by @Steven Eitreim:
If you're considering multifamily, then "Multi-family Millions" by Dave Lindahl is a FANTASTIC read, and really lays out the blueprint in multifamily investing in a very interesting way.
Good luck
I still need to pick a strategy lol but thank you so much!
Post: Best Books to Read When You're Just Starting?
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Originally posted by @Monique Daley:
He must be a great writer his name keeps coming up! I do love listening to him on the podcast :) Thank you!