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All Forum Posts by: Joseph Bui

Joseph Bui has started 2 posts and replied 288 times.

Post: Looking to invest in TN

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216

Hi Antonio. I'm based out of the Seattle area but I've built a 10 door portfolio mostly across Memphis and Detroit using a combination of turnkey, BRRRRs and everything in between. If you are looking in TN, Memphis is a great place to start, but I would highly recommend Detroit as well. Would love to to connect and knowledge share if you are interested.

Post: Getting major negative cash flow on deal analysis

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216

Hi Felicia, its going to vary greatly depending on the market you are planning to invest in. I'm based out of the Seattle area, but prices are so high, there is no way I can cash flow or even come close to breaking even. Its likely that I would be out 1-2k a month at current prices and interest rates. Instead, I've been investing in midwest markets and have built a 9 property portfolio across Memphis and Detroit using in turnkey, BRRRRs and everything in between. Happy to connect and knowledge share if you are interested.

Post: New Real Estate Investor

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216

Hi Eric, happy to connect and help answer questions based on my experience. I'm a "newer" investor as well but have scaled my portfolio to 10 doors across mostly Detroit and Memphis. I've used a combination of Turnkey to BRRRRs and everything in between. Let me know if you have any questions.

Post: Turnkey or BRRRR?

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216
Quote from @Deal H.:

Thanks everyone for insight. I understand that BRRRR would provide more cash flow, but from what I've read this method also requires more time and investment. I have a full time W2 job that takes up much of my time, so I'm leaning toward Turnkey until I gain some experience. Has anyone used the company Roofstock to acquire properties?

Roofstock is nothing more than a layer on top of the MLS that provides more information for investors. They don't really "help" in any meaningful way. I've been doing BRRRRs in Detroit and Memphis and I'm happy to share resources.

Post: Turnkey or BRRRR?

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216

I've done both across Memphis and Detroit. BRRRRs usually provide better returns, but you need to have the stomach to wait and take on more risk. Turnkeys are safe, but you are likely paying market price and you won't be getting a "deal". Happy to connect and share more about pro/cons.

Post: New Real Estate Investor

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216

Hi Ronald, Im based in the Seattle area, but I have properties 10 doors mainly across Memphis and Detroit. I've scaled through turnkey, BRRRRs and everything in between. Would be happy to connect and knowledge share if you are interested.

Post: Advice on buying my first rental

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216

Hi Tim, I'm a (mainly) midwest investor with a portfolio of 10 doors mainly across Detroit and Memphis. I've scaled thorugh Turnkey, BRRRRs and everything in between. Out of state vs in your area for me comes down to 1. the numbers and 2. contacts in the market. Its about numbers working out plus having the right people in place. If you can make the numbers work plus you have people in that market that you trust, thats a good opportunity. Happy to connect and knowledge share through my experience if you are interested.

Post: Jason Roberts / REI Blueprint

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216

I'm not a big fan of people paying for investing "coaching". Mostly because you can find all that information on forums like this one and others like (Redd*t). On top of that, there are countless people here (including myself) that will gladly knowledge share what we know and not charge a penny. I'm based in Seattle but have scaled my portfolio to 10 doors across mainly Memphis and Detroit. I'm seeing strong cash flow and great appreciation. I'm happy to connect and knowledge share if you are interested.

Post: Out-of-State LTR Investing

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216

Hi Daniel, I'm also a Midwest investor like you but I'm based out of the Seattle. Over the past 4 years I've scaled my portfolio to 10 doors across mostly Detroit and Memphis. All my properties have been cash flow positive through a combination of Turnkey, BRRRRs and everything in between. I've also seen great appreciation as well when in the right areas. Happy to connect and knowledge share if you (or anyone) is interested.

Post: First house flip

Joseph Bui#3 Classifieds ContributorPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Midwest
  • Posts 294
  • Votes 216
Quote from @Elaine Jackson:

So month 4 and we are almost done. Ran into some unforeseen issues which I am realizing is the realest ate make or break. I am interested to see what the experts would recommend I do. Should I cash flow for a year or so to get back my expenses before I list it on the market? I don't owe anything so I am under no pressure to sell. I would like to get into a better area for my next home so I could sell and look for another purchase else where. I don't like the dirt road or the slow growth in the area this home is currently in. 


 What were the issues? What’s your expected resale value?