All Forum Posts by: Justin Brickman
Justin Brickman has started 40 posts and replied 489 times.
Post: Some of The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make in Real Estate

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Post: New Homes in San Antonio for Investors!!

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Hey David what are your investor incentives?
Post: FHA Loan for Duplex, Airbnb and primary residence

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That's definitely allowed and how many investors get started. You just cant use a second FHA loan when you're ready to get another property unless you refinance the other.
I know some Duplex communities don't allow you to Airbnb both sides (sometimes either one.) You'll just want to check with zoning restrictions. But once you move out, there shouldn't be any issues using it for normal long term or midterm leases.
Post: Where should I look to buy in San Antonio?

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$300-$400K range
- Northeast - (anything in the Reagan or Johnson school district. Thousand Oaks, Stone Oak, Encino Park, Bulverde, etc)
- Schertz/Cibilo (not far from military bases, easy access to Austin/New Braunfels, up and coming/ many new nice neighborhoods)
$250-325K Range
Northwest - (Near UTSA, Medical Center, Shavano Park, Rim)
$200-275K Price Range
Far West - Castroville, Alamo Ranch, Sea World Area
Post: Looking for my 1st off market fix & Flip - Don't need a lender.

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You can also find great fixer uppers on the market right now. You don't necessarily have to do off market.
Post: Where to invest for STR and MTR

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San Antonio :)
Post: Seeking Advice on Investing in San Antonio Real Estate

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Hey Jeffrey! These are loaded questions but I can try to help here a bit. Feel free to DM to discuss further over the phone.
1. Are you looking to do short term or long term rent? As long as you pick the right areas in San Antonio, your rental will do well and your rents will continue to increase year over year.
2. Appreciation is the biggest reason I believe many investors are looking to invest here. Cash flow is great, but appreciation is where successful investors build their wealth.
3. Northwest SA, Far West, Near Military Bases, Near the Rim, or Downtown/Riverwalk/Pearl.
4. There are a plethora of good deals on the market right now. It's not difficult to find one, you just have to figure out what your strategy will be. Are you local? If not, finding a good realtor who invests as well.
5. Going up
Post: Estimating rehab costs for BRRRR in San Antonio

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Hey Isabella, I always go out with my GC, so he can give me a good ballpark estimate. May be better to go out a few different times with a GC until you're comfortable working with one.
Post: When to rip out carpet and install LVP?

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Where's the rule book? I go LVP right away. Better for photos and higher rents as well.
Post: San Antonio far-west side

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Sea World, Boeing, Amazon. Loads of new build communities and new shopping centers. And you can get into these homes for lower prices. Far west has great opportunities to invest