All Forum Posts by: Joshua Biondi

I’m an investor located in Columbus, Ohio and currently at 22 doors.

My current handyman bailed on me. I had worked with him for about 18 months, he was knowledgeable, reliable, did work for a fair price, and a vital piece of my RE team. Anyway, he received a settlement and stopped answering his phone the next day.

I don’t have the resources to put someone on payroll, so a handyman that can handle work when it arises, or 5-10 hours a week is a necessity.

Anyway, long story longer, I’m hoping someone can give me some solid tips on finding a good handyman. Places to search, websites, where to post ads? Any help is greatly appreciated.

@Charlie Moore

Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, The Millionaire Next Door.

Honorable mentions:

Set for Life by BP’s @Scott Trench

Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone

And any of BP’s books (especially @Brandon Turner books on rental property investing and the guide to property management)

@Dennis M. I just finished Think and Grow Rich for the 2nd time. It may be my favorite book next to Rich Dad Poor Dad, which is what got me started on my journey in RE (like many of us). Next on my list is the Richest Man in Babylon. I’ve heard great things.

@Lien Vuong that makes sense. Thanks for your help!

@Greg Dickerson good to know. That was a big help. After looking closer it looks the property is overvalued. Thanks for your help!

@Brian Van Pelt that’s what I’m seeing as I run the numbers as a flip or rental on the BP calculators. Thanks for your help!

I had someone reach out to me wanting to sell their property in Kingsland, GA. It’s a 5 bedroom, 3 full bath, 3,148 sq ft, fully furnished, single family that needs no work done. He said I could rent it out for $1800 a month (the numbers don’t work as a rental), but I was thinking it might be an “easy” flip.

The offering price is $229,000. He sent me a certified appraisal letter from Dec 2018 saying the opinion of value was $261,000. He said he’s selling it for below appraisal value because he wants to start living in his RV full time.

From the county auditor site the 2019 appraised value is $231,315.

It also looks like he’s been trying to sell it over the last year with a few price drops, but I can’t tell how accurate these sites like Zillow and Trulia are in regards to past information. I’m fairly new to all of this.

My first question is, typically how accurate is the county auditor’s site in regards to their appraised value?

And also, what else do I need to know to determine if this is a good deal, and where can I go to get more information?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

@David Yoder hey David, may I inbox you as well?

@Martin Krimmel I’m no expert but I’d be happy to connect and tell you about my experience thus far. Feel free to shoot me a PM.

Hello!

I’m an investor located in Columbus, Ohio. My primary focus is multifamily, but I’m looking to learn all I can about anything involving RE.

I own a few doors myself, but I’m still a newbie. My next focus is learning more about finding off-market deals, as I’m looking to buy again in the near future.

I’d love to find some RE meetups in, and around, the Columbus area. I’d also love to connect with other investors, landlords, agents, contractors, lenders, and anyone who shares a passion for RE.

Feel free to connect with me and shoot me a PM!