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All Forum Posts by: Kerry Smith

Kerry Smith has started 18 posts and replied 163 times.

Post: Anyone in the Fayetteville NC area?

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
Dylan Grieve Hi Dylan! I am stationed overseas, but have a couple if rentals in the US, one of which is in Sanford. I am actually working in the area here until May. I will be back in Fayetteville next week if you'd like to get together for coffee/lunch. I will shoot you a PM. Have a great weekend!

Post: please analyze this deal

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
Not sure if you are using 70 or 75, but your cash offer seems high. 70% rule says $122,500 75% is at $133,500 I think you are paying too much.

Post: Ideas on Gettting More Money for Marketing

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
I guess it depends on whether you are trying to buy & hold or flip. If you are investing in one or two houses a year, I do not feel a letter campaign is warranted. If you are flipping or wholesaling, you may need a little more volume, thus a letter campaign.

Post: Paying more towards the mortgage or keep and save?

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
Get the mortgage down to get rid of the PMI. Your cash flow will greatly increase month to month once you can refi without the PMI. Then save capital to purchase another cash flowing property with 20% down. Rinse and repeat. Good luck!

Post: Location, Location, Location

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
Ned Carey nailed it. As long as it's not so busy that it is actually a hazard it should not be an issue.

Post: Starting from square-one in Atlanta

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
Joshua Feit Welcome to BP! The knowledge and expertise here is invaluable! It sounds like you are off to a great start. Good luck in 2014!

Post: How many leads do I need to get my first wholesale deal?

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
Tough to say honestly.. I am in a similar boat in my area. It's a small town, and when I use Listsource I usually end up with 150-200 names and addresses. You should be able to turn something up in a few mailings. Good luck!!

Post: Just bought property #6. 2 in 8 days!

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69

Ha! I feel the same way, I just have to get my financial foundation built and my wife convinced! I would say you are 2 years ahead of me, and an inspiration. Keep it up man!

Post: In what cases would you NOT hire an inspector?

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
Duncan Taylor lol that's hilarious!

Post: Just bought property #6. 2 in 8 days!

Kerry SmithPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sanford, NC
  • Posts 169
  • Votes 69
Bobby Beard That is awesome brother! Great job!