All Forum Posts by: Kalimah Jenkins

eviction completed.  Took 7 hours.  This guy had no intention of leaving.  He called 911, but officers looked at all paperwork and offered to arrest him for trespass.  Locks changed and photos taken.  Also called the police when I left to ask them to patrol if possible since I knew the guy was still hanging in the area.

Thanks guys for all of your responses.  Now to get contracting estimates since we have removed 17 years worth of stuff.

@Jack Tucker tried those.  We are going to evict at 6.  He should be out of the house at that time, hopefully.  Our plan is to have several movers to put the stuff in the driveway and one look out person to keep him at bay should he come back when we are there.  We will also take video and photos.  I confirmed and reconfirmed with the court that this is ok.  I even tried to talk to the guy this afternoon and find out what he needed. He said a truck and a storage unit.  I offered both.  He then texted me and said he answered the petition.  This guy just needs to go. I would really prefer the sheriff but cannot wait another 11 days.

Congrats!!! Luck always helps some.

@Nancy, I did all of that to the exact letter of the law.  I have the order from the court.  The judge signed it today.  It's just that the sheriff is unavailable until Nov 10.  The sheriff is not required, but of course, I understand the part about the danger.  That's why I was asking if anyone has other suggestions.  I am within the law though.

Thanks.

previously posted initial problem on another forum.  Now ready to evict.

just got the new order from the judge. Sheriff unavailable until Nov 10. I really cannot wait that long and in GA, a sheriff is not required anyway, but to keep the peace which is important.

Any suggestions on a non violent way to get this guy out. He doesn't work so no real schedule. Otherwise I would just go in and change the locks.

He wouldn't take cash for keys before and in actuality, after his antics, I don't want/need to offer it since judge signed the order.

update:  just got the new order from the judge.  Sheriff unavailable until Nov 10.  I really cannot wait that long and in GA, a sheriff is not required anyway, but to keep the peace which is important.

Any suggestions on a non violent way to get this guy out.  He doesn't work so no real schedule.  Otherwise I would just go in and change the locks.

He wouldn't take cash for keys before and in actuality, after his antics, I don't want/need to offer it since judge signed the order.

Would love to attend.

Does anyone know a realtor/investor/wholesaler that deals in the luxury market in Atlanta?  I have a colleague who is interested in selling her luxury home.  She wants to put it on the market in mid-November.  I would love to have the opportunity to do something with it, but unsure of its value given the limited equal comparables, luxury market, etc.  Didn't expect this on my first deal.  It may not even work as a wholesale and may just simply be a retail sale.  She is not in distress.  In any event, she knows that I am just starting out and said that if I could come up with a plan, she will entertain it.

Note: my integrity is important and I don't want to hold this property up and destroy my relationship.  So, I am looking for a course of action that may include partnering with someone experienced or giving a great referral to an experienced luxury local broker who is willing to give me a referral fee.

I'm in Atlanta.  Suggestions?

Thank you.

@Hattie Dizmond Thank you so much.  There is a wealth of knowledge here and it's nice to see that people are willing to share.

@Hattie Dizmond.  Thank you for that great step by step.  Wondering if you can answer some further questions:

1. Typically, how much is offered as EMD and the option fee? Range? I know it probably depends on area.

2. How long should I make my due diligence period be for?, i.e., the time before I'm locked in?

3. As one is ramping up, she will have more limited buyers, may have paid too much, or has made some mistakes due to learning curve, what are some strategies if getting close to the end of the option period, but the wholesaler hasn't found an investor buyer yet?

4. You may have said this, but just to be clear:  Once I find an investor and he does his due diligence, his deposit becomes non refundable AND I should make sure that it's enough to absorb what I would have on the line if the deal doesn't close due to the investor?

Thanks so much.