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All Forum Posts by: Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson has started 35 posts and replied 211 times.

Post: New But Not Really, Houston, Texas

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

hey @Amber Scott would you like first hand experience in flood repair? I will be flying in in about a week and part of our team is already there. 

Post: HELP! People are responding to my Direct Mail Campaign

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

what are you even talking about?? Go fail as many times as you can... we are in different markets but if i could I'd say maybe we could meet up in the future. Forget the scripts  and just keep moving forward... be honest and be nonchalant... relax and go fail.. thats the only way to move forward.. every time you get a no, figure out why... every time you do that, you get closer to a yes...

Post: Looking for serious and motivated beginner. Punta Gorda

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

Hey BP, so I've made a good amount of progress getting into real estate investing. Whenever I have the chance to, I try to send out opportunities to people to pull them along. I come here, so even if we are in different markets... keep going you will find the way eventually. 

 I need someone to cut a lawn on Ackerman dr. in Port Charlotte. Its simple, cut the grass, get introduced to a busy, successful, house flipper/ investor  And of course, get paid. 

This isnt an ad, I just want to see if anyone is interested. 

Post: Newbie from St.Louis,MO

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

hey, I will give you very simple steps to make it... Listen to basically every podcast.. every word you hear that you dont know, google it, then understand it.. prioritize your goals every week or so.. and learn about anything that interests you...  Every time you feel excited about the future, do that. 

Post: Anyone play with vacant land in SW FL?

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

I've been working with a couple investors who are looking add vacant land to their strategy. So my job is to learn all I can and start finding deals. I can be a buyer OR a seller, or just a conversationalist. If you have any experience with vacant land or a newbie who wants to jump on board and learn, send me a private message. Until Later. 

Post: Seeking Hungry handyman to flip houses. possible full time job FL

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

I need someone to put some hardwood floors into a home, if it goes well a possible full time job is possible. Send me a message!

-Johnson

Post: Who do you think would buy 16 vending machines?

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

I have 16, brand new vending machines still in the shipping material that I am trying to sell for a business partner that I work with. I am not advertising them for sale here. But they are $3,000 each. Only snacks, no drinks. I was thinking Property managers? I know that vending machines are not necessarily real estate, but I know there must be someone with experience on here. Thanks in advance... 

Post: No question, but I accidentally got a full time job.

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56
So, taking action is the only way to get anywhere.. I've believed it. Power of positive thinking and all of that... I was out to talk to 3 different home owners in the morning and I met this guy I had a short conversation turns out the guy is a flipper who said he'd "buy all the houses I brought him" and he asked if I was asking for a job. I took it... It's alot of hours and I'm learning a lot. but we go quick..on the 2nd week were starting the second house. no question just some good quick news..

Post: My take on Interest-only loans...

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

"Before you can think out of the box you must know what is in the box" I think that sums up like 70% of my problems haha. Its a very valid point. Do you have a link to your posts in the "notes and financing"? Kinda unsure how to get there. But what you are throwing out is gold so i guess I'll find those haha. Thanks for all the info! @Bill Gulley 

I have been plugging into the area looking at homes, meeting realtor/investors etc. Now I need to get financing in order, so that I can pull the trigger when its time. 

Post: My take on Interest-only loans...

Michael JohnsonPosted
  • Specialist
  • Marco Island, FL
  • Posts 225
  • Votes 56

Thanks I will check those out. So you say I/o is only ok for under 12 mo, through seller financing. At that point. Would it be easier (and safer) to negotiate a normal seller financed loan with a delay on the monthly payments start? Accomplishing the quick emergency fund. It kind of takes away the other benefits I mentioned. 

It takes alot of steam out of my original idea, but still just trying to find a complicated way for some reason. 

Im just starting to look for a stable safe bet for financing, in addition to having a solid deal. thanks!

@Bill Gulley