All Forum Posts by: Mark Sewell
Mark Sewell has started 18 posts and replied 1082 times.
Post: Starting out in wholesaling

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Hmmmmm. @Jerryll Noorden I think you know what I am going to say here. We agree on the power of SEO, and I am trying hard to implement that, but I will tell you the main challenge for me and anybody else that is reading this -- it is establishing some degree of credibility.
When I roll up on your website, I see some evidence there that you have actually done something with a house at some point. Or even more than one house. I see photos of the projects, I see some finish projects, and I see testimonials. Those are hard to fake.
OK, now I have at least done a flip - just one - so I am not totally bereft of experience and merit here. So far I've not done a great job of leveraging that. There is clearly a rather evident hole in my bucket. I am currently working hard on my site in an effort to better Noorden-ify it.
Post: Rental property numbers - what is wrong here?

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My understanding is that there is a real shortage of housing at that price point in our metro area. Just super high demand right now. At your deal appears to cover all your costs.
Post: Rental property numbers - what is wrong here?

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I did a flip on my first deal and I managed to talk myself into a really marginal deal. Lost money on it. Worst thing is my HM lender tried to tell me. He was right.
Better to sit alone at the bar a few more nights than go home with that quirky strange one with real issues.
Post: Rental property numbers - what is wrong here?

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Your agent isn't going to help you pay the note. Stick to your numbers.
Post: Is Social Media Worth It?

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Social Media can be leveraged for SEO purposes, so that might be a big factor if you are engaged in some form of lead generation. Otherwise, I'm with you. Honestly wouldn't miss it.
Post: Any class B areas in Houston where you can get 1% Rent/value?

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So you own a bar and a church downtown? Or are those just additional icons that have some other meaning?
Post: Any class B areas in Houston where you can get 1% Rent/value?

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@Cody L. aren't you the guy buying SFRs up in the Woodlands or somewhere up there? I thought I remember you saying something about some area up there you like to buy in.
Post: Any class B areas in Houston where you can get 1% Rent/value?

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I agree with Cody. I see them from time to time, even on the MLS. 77084 and 77449 are zipcodes that I track. Not there everyday but they do show up. Maybe not class B but still decent.
Post: Investor friendly title companies

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Patton Law Firm
Post: South Houston Rental Deal: Seabrook Property

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@Kevan Shelton interesting project. Who is doing the renovation work for you?