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All Forum Posts by: Mark Townsend

Mark Townsend has started 3 posts and replied 18 times.

Buying & Selling Real Estate

Post: Relocating to North Carolina-Seeking recommendations on towns/neighborhoods

Mark TownsendPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 13

If you are interested in Coastal NC, I’d love to offer any advice and recommendations

Happy to chat!

1 Vote
Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions

Post: Is market demand on airdna meaningful?

Mark TownsendPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 13

Happy to chat about the Wilmington market. It is my bread and butter.

1 Vote
Medium-Term Rentals

Post: Ask Me Anything Mid-Term edition.

Mark TownsendPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 13

I would love to know your best tips for advertising. Best sites to use etc. 

I’m also an agent in coastal Nc. Happy to talk!

1 Vote
Innovative Strategies

Post: New to Raleigh - looking for those who are looking for aggressive growth

Mark TownsendPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 13

Sammy,


I would love to connect. I work the coastal market and looking for a referral partner in the Raleigh area.

1 Vote
Raleigh, North Carolina
New Member Introductions

Post: Ready and Willing

Mark TownsendPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 13

Hi Jmar!

Happy to talk if you have questions about a property closer to the coast! I am also interested in the Triangle area for investment.

2 Votes
Raleigh, North Carolina
Tenant Screening

Post: What's the best way to go about screening tenants?

Mark TownsendPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 13

I’m on my first property as well but I successfully used Zillow to screen my tenants and it worked for me.

had it listed on zillow and they can apply directly for $30ish. Has background check and credit check and a place to upload paystubs.  

1 Vote
Columbus, Ohio
Managing Your Property

Post: What are good interior paint colors for a short term rental ?

Mark TownsendPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 13
Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:

Anything neutral, like tans and creams...basic white ceilings. They used to used Navajo white (Actually a cream) for a reason. Stay away from grays, they are out of style by about a decade.....

I agree. I stick with light cream colors. Blank canvas so decor and furniture will pop and not clash.

gray is on the way out for sure 
1 Vote
Wholesaling

Post: Can you get in trouble for cold calling?

Mark TownsendPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Posts 19
  • Votes 13

https://www.donotcall.gov/

Leaving this here for those that haven’t seen it.

2 Votes
Hartford, Connecticut