All Forum Posts by: Melisa Claxton

Hi Henry!  Try Highland Contractors.  

Welcome, Ben!  Congrats on your purchase, and on your upcoming wedding! 

Decided to check out the Than Merrill 3-day class this weekend. Good info so far, surprisingly, and the energy is great for getting motivated to take action, but WOW - what a crazy hard sell for a VERY expensive coaching program! I'm grateful for BP members who have posted about these programs, so I knew what I was walking into. They flat out said it could cost $20-50k for coaching! Why on earth would I do that, when I can learn all I need to know between BP and local networking? Thank you BP!! Any other Rochester BP members attending this weekend?

Thanks @Brandon Wood!  

Thanks, @Daniel Holtz! 

Thanks @Travis Davis

Sounds good - I'll keep that in mind and get in touch if I have a deal!  

@Thomas Franklin - Thanks for the input! I'm not licensed, so I don't currently have access to the MLS, but I've considered taking the exam at some point if I can find the right broker.

I appreciate the advice about getting an investor savvy agent - I can imagine the same applies when looking for an attorney or accountant.  I'm hoping through networking to assemble a great team.  

How long have you been in the biz?  Where do you focus?  

Hi Chuck!  Good question - I've not kept in touch with him (it was about 10 years ago), but his name was Ron Matter.  I thought he told me then that he was considering retirement, but I could be wrong.   Great guy.  I'll definitely reach out to see if he's still in the business when I get my first flip!  

Hi all!  I'm a new investor in Rochester, NY.  I've been mostly lurking on BP for about a month and I've chatted with a few local folks, but I thought it was time to finish my profile and introduce myself. 

I love this place!  I tend to get a little (a lot) obsessive when I'm learning something new, and this site has kept me blissfully overwhelmed.  I almost wish I had a longer commute to work so I could listen longer to the podcasts.

I've wanted to do SOMETHING with real estate for years, but I really believed I needed the (well-paid) Corporate America gig while raising kids.  Wish I had found you all sooner - I may have done things differently.  On the positive side, I get to take the leadership and project management skills I've gained with me in to real estate. 

My partner owns two duplexes near Swillburg, and I've offered to take over management of those units so I can learn more about the business.  My goal is to expand the rental portfolio over the next 2 years to the point where I can justify working full-time in real estate.  My true passion is in renovating single-family homes, though - I got a taste of if when I realized the home I was living in wouldn't sell for what I owed on it.  I was able to increase the value significantly with some recommendations from a good agent, a little cash, and a lot of sweat equity.  The house was under contract in less than 4 days over a holiday weekend - what a feeling!  I just love the process of making ugly pretty. 

Looking forward to meeting you all! 

Melisa