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All Forum Posts by: Johnson T.

Johnson T. has started 1 posts and replied 13 times.

Post: Trying to make sense of the numbers in DFW

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Thank @Ryan Olsen .. how would you rate the neighborhood? i'll check them out.

Post: Trying to make sense of the numbers in DFW

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

@Harrison Sharp @Nick B. @Bruce Lynn @Matt Bishop @Andrew Postell @Wale Lawal Thank you for the replies and for giving me insights especially from Local TX investors. My strategy is indeed to put 25% down, and try to find properties below 275K if possible, and in a nicer neighborhood. I guess with all these info on hand, i can pretty much conclude and safe to assume that i should expect cash flow starting year 3 and above?

Post: Trying to make sense of the numbers in DFW

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

@Harrison Sharp i’d he happy if I can find a cash flow neutraL property :)

Post: Trying to make sense of the numbers in DFW

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

@Nick B. thanks for the reply. Any particular pockets / cities that i should pay attention to in Tarrant / Dallas counties? I was advised that Souther part will be more of a C / D neighborhood ?

What fixed numbers would you advised for CapeX and R&M? Thanks


Post: Trying to make sense of the numbers in DFW

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Dear all, I am an out of state investor, trying to really get invest in the DFW market. My agent direct me to Denton and Collin county, in which I think is a great location. As i do my calculations, in which i put 6% on CapEx, 6% on Repair / Maintenance, 2.3% property tax plus the PM fee (8% of gross rent plus full month placement fee), i almost never find any property that is cash flowing (even just a small number). Is this always the case with the DFW market? So, i should just pretty much banking on appreciation? Your advises are greatly appreciated. Thanks

Post: Looking for cash flowing markets with appreciation potential

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5
Originally posted by @Sherri Hansen:

After the US Census released numbers, it shows that Phoenix is the #1 growth city and Mesa is #8. Arizona averaged 238 people each day moving to our beautiful state and it is not stopping. California, Washington, Oregon are the top 3 states where people are moving from.

Conforming loan limits have increased to $548,250 and 30 yr fixed rates are still hovering around 3% which will continue to drive prices up. In addition to that, big tech is moving to AZ and there is actually a man-made beach being built in Mesa, AZ!

There is a +$5 BILL investment in foundries for semiconductor chips coming to AZ, a historic 3% income tax cut on all income levels and if you haven’t looked at our extremely low property taxes I would recommend sitting down before you look them up. I’ve been looking at $2-3 MILL homes in Paradise Valley and the annual taxes are under 10k/yr.

With all of that being said, I have shifted my focus to AZ for both real estate investing and sales. Ohio is still great, but I will only buy off market deals from my personal network. I am happy to talk shop, but overall – out of town investors are overpaying there.

As the stock market remains volatile, I will always remain bullish on real estate – specifically AZ!

If you have any questions on AZ Real Estate please feel free to reach out or drop a comment  below. 

Curious where in AZ would you recommend for cash flow and appreciation? It seems that prices in the greater PHX area have skyrocketed the past 2 years.

Post: What are the interest rates now a days for an investment property

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Thanks Holly, I'll try to find her. 

Post: What are the interest rates now a days for an investment property

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

@Holly Smith, can you also pass along the info of your lender too? Thanks

Post: ATL market, who closed on GREAT deals?

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Any wholesalers contact(s) that you guys dont mind sharing? Been looking at ATL area for a month now, with no luck.

Post: Looking for house hack advice in southern LA County

Johnson T.Posted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Amazing map @Jon Schwartz!!!!