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All Forum Posts by: Lindsey Johnson

Lindsey Johnson has started 37 posts and replied 162 times.

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

@Zachary Beach Such valuable knowledge, man. Thank you so much. 

Is your portfolio in San Diego? Or are you in other markets as well?

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

@Carlos Ptriawan Got it. Of course if you get the right deal, an LTR can work. Many of my peers are renters simply because it is so expensive to own here. Just might be more of a buy and hold for minor cash flow immediately, tax benefits, and appreciation in the long term. Still not a bad place to park your money in real estate. Of course, all of this is dependent upon getting the right deal. Thank you for the insight!

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

@Eliott Elias Good word man, thank you!

Are you running this strategy in Austin?

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

@Carlos Ptriawan Great insight! Question though, why do you view STRs as the most competitive advantage?

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58
Quote from @Joshuam R.:

If you are able to, do one of each, at the same time or within a year spread out. Then you will know what works and you are going to love enjoying doing. Every investor in every niche love their niches. Some love swimming at the beach, some love swimming at the springs, some love swimming at the pool, at the end all 3 are getting wet.

Best wishes good luck.


 Response of the day. So good. Thank you. I will put this into practice!

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

@Ricardo Hidalgo Sounds like a very productive 3.5 years. Keep killing it brother! Thanks for the insight. 

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

@Ricardo Hidalgo Sounds like a home run!! How long have you been in that market?

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

@Mo Karim Thank you for the advice! Do you do mostly single family LTRs or multifamily too?

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

@Chris Tarpey Hey Chris, Yes I have looked into arbitrage. Seems like a great strategy to get started in. Only thing I don't love about it is that you don't get the long term appreciation and tax benefits of actually owning the property. But then again you don't have the liability of owning either.. So I can see it being a super useful strategy! What market are you in?

Post: STR, LTR, or fix/flip?

Lindsey JohnsonPosted
  • Realtor
  • Charleston, SC
  • Posts 170
  • Votes 58

Hey BP family! 

I am a Realtor in the San Diego area looking to transition primarily into the investment space.

I am interested in STR, LTR, and fix/flips. I am open to long distance investing. Long term, I would like to manage a large multifamily portfolio. As I begin this journey, I am wondering-which niche you all recommend as the lowest onramp/barrier to entry? I want to make sure I am being as efficient as I can be in identifying a niche as a get started. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you!