All Forum Posts by: Justin Hammerle
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Post: Contacting owners of properties

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@Jaden Griggs - town property records will give you the name and primary address, you can use the myriad of sources online to track down specific contact information from there. Just make sure to filter numbers that are on the do-not-call registry.
Post: 20yr old Just Got My Real Estate License - Need some advice + tips for lead gen.

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There is no easy way or shortcut to getting leads as an agent; Understand your market and the sources of leads like cold calling, direct mail, door knocking, and social media; choose one to focus on and don't give up.
Post: House Hack Zoning

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Look up the zoning designation of the SFH, that zoning designation will have uses allowed "by right"; if Multifamily is listed as an allowed use, you can convert the SFH. Just note that conversions are almost never straight forward and it's best to consult and A&E professional regarding the feasibility of the conversion.
Post: Lending fell through... need help

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@Andy Connelly - yes, I would just be honest about your situation. I am not sure you would be in violation of the agreement because technically the HELOC is dependent on the condition of your property and the foundation issue was unforeseen. If you have an attorney to consult that would be best practice but I don't see how anyone wouldn't be understanding of your circumstance regardless.
Post: Fannie Mae new multifamily rule

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@Iris Sanchez - its for buyers who intend to use the property as their primary residence - up to 4 units.
Post: Carpet vs Hardwood

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@Bradley Jernigan - Vinyl Plank; carpet okay in bedrooms.
Post: Advice on Finding Off-Market Deals

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@Aaron Bard - networking and building relationships with agents, wholesalers, and owners.
Post: Buying 1st BRRRR all cash - do I need a realtor?

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@Eric Chai - hiring a buyer's agent won't impact the sellers profit, you would be paying them directly and they could help facilitate the transaction.
Post: Finance Options for 4-plex

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@Chi Sastry - I vote option 1 - better cashflow and no balloon.
Post: Help With Down Payment

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Quote from @Stephen Scire:
Quote from @Justin Hammerle:
@Stephen Scire - would you be using this as your primary residence, or just as an investment property?
This would be stricty investment Justin, I actually just put in an offer today based on my deposit & seller financing , 5 year , balloon payment after 5 years
I wrote in straight line amortization so I could build equity at the 5 year mark & making it easier to refinance with a bank
Honestly, I'm kind of shooting from the hip & trying anything & " on the job training" lol
While I'm no stranger the multifamily, this commercial property purchase ( 4- 1 bedroom , 2 small retail) is new to me... but in no way shying away from it
Keep in mind... inspection will be very important ( sprinklers, smokes, main water feed) ... so im not going blind & "starry eyed"
Thank you in advance Justin for any input
Steve
Understood, that's an interesting offer - hope it works out. BRRRR'ing with a non-bank ST loan on acquisition and refi to perm could help keep cash in your pocket as well.