Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
×
Try Pro Features for Free
Start your 7 day free trial. Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties.
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
All Forum Categories
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

All Forum Posts by: John Van Uytven

John Van Uytven has started 28 posts and replied 521 times.

Post: Best options for personal line of credit of $100K or more

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Jennifer Griffin

Have you searched for other flippers in your area?

Learn from them, potentially partner with them.

Have you done any other flipping?
What is your background?

Post: They accepted my Offer!!!!!! That's Property number 3!!!

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Benjamin Allen

That is some great news. Congratulations on getting out there and getting things done.

You have some great goals ahead of you.

How long have you been investing?

When do you think you will purchase the next property?

Have a great day

DFTBA
Don't Forget To Be Awesome

Post: Best options for personal line of credit of $100K or more

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Jennifer Griffin

as far as secure lines of credit you will need to have other property or a business to put up as the security.

What kind of projects are you working on?
Buy and Hold? 
Flips?

Post: I own a house but don't live in it

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Jose Medina

So you mean you don't have a lot of Equity in that home to get a Line of Credit on?

Have you considered finding a local flipper to work with and learn from them?

Post: Picking up my 7th rental!

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Travis Beehler

that's awesome, congratulations

How far to you plan to go with your rentals?

Have a great weekend and keep it up.

Post: Real estate license??

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Olivia Garcia

Hello, I don't know any schools you can attend out there. 

Why do you want to get your license?

What are the annual dues in your area to keep your license?

What kind of job are you currently doing?

Are you working full time?
Do you have experience with sales?

I just want to make sure you know you are making the right choice.

Post: Property Management Woes

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Chereny Woodard

WOW

Those are some Woes indeed.

I don't know how things are done in the town you are in, and things vary with property managers from location to location.

If you don't have trust in your relationship, you don't have a relationship.

If the trust is gone, then you should start to look elsewhere.

OR talk it out. Ask is this the way the normally do things?

Call other property managers in the area and see how they do things?

I have heard some Property Managers call over everything and others have an agreement if to fix something it cost less than XX dollars they are allowed to fix it.

Does the company not have a maintenance crew? A good maintenance person could have taken care of the fridge issue.

I am sure you also figured out that laying peel and stick tile is not a fun thing to do.

How long did it take you to do the job?

Did you use the same tile that they were planning to use?

Did you get multiple bids?
You should always get 3 bids, if you really aren't sure go for 5 or more.

How big is the current company?

What are you thinking for going forward?

Post: Investing in mobile homes

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Bradley Culper

You need to consult a lawyer.

With the financing regulations that are in place, you need to know Area specific regulations.

I am sorry I can't be of more help.

Post: Thank you for your referrals BiggerPockets

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

@Darren Eady

We were just talking about this in another post. 

It has been great, I have learned so much from the BP community. 

I have also met some amazing people from here as well.

Post: Aloha, BP!

John Van Uytven
Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Oconee, IL
  • Posts 536
  • Votes 202

Welcome to BP @Loren Clive

Sounds like a you have some great experience to share.

The company I worked for used Appfolio, I don't know if it will be helpful to you at the current size of your company.

What are your plans for your own company?

Where do you see yourself taking your company?

When you want to tag someone in a post use the @ symbol and start to write their name. After their name pops up click on their name.

After someone has written something helpful or you like it, give them a vote to show appreciation.