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All Forum Posts by: Nagarjuna Kalavagunta

Nagarjuna Kalavagunta has started 1 posts and replied 5 times.

Post: Hi!! I’m a New Investor!! SFH vs Duplex. Advice please

Nagarjuna KalavaguntaPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio Texas
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 4
Quote from @Jose Zazueta:
Quote from @Nagarjuna Kalavagunta:

Hello investors,

I’m a new investor and joined BP Pro membership today. Wanted to say Hi to everyone.

I wanted to invest in Converse/ Seguin / New Braunfels area. I have couple of questions regarding this -

1. Is my choice of locations good ? Because I consistently see a lot of houses vacant for rent here. 
2. As I’m very new to investing here, is it wise to purchase a Single family home around $250K as my first investment property or buying ~450K duplex ?

I already own a house and cannot do house hacking.

many thanks in advance.

Regards,

Naga

Good morning Naga,

I recently moved to New Braunfels, TX, and dipped my toe into REI in San Antonio last year. Like you, I also felt like I had enough sense to make something happen, but due to the volatility in the market, I wanted a trustworthy agent to help me navigate the process. Long story short, I came into BiggerPockets and found Loren Polito, who specializes in multi-family. He took the time to explain all the details I was missing, never pressured me into anything, and shared his personal investment strategies and contacts. He also brought me off-market deals. I ended up purchasing a property in SA, and I am currently seeking a second. As you can see, I am not actively posting here, but I felt compelled to share his contact information with you in case you need someone you can trust in your corner. Link up with Loren here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...   

Best of luck brother

Thank you Jose. 

Post: Hi!! I’m a New Investor!! SFH vs Duplex. Advice please

Nagarjuna KalavaguntaPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio Texas
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 4
Quote from @Jordan Moorhead:

@Nagarjuna Kalavagunta @Aaron Francl is our guy! I like multiple doors because if you have a vacancy it's not 100% like what happens with vacancy in single family

 Thank you @Jordan Moorhead I have reached out to @Aaron Francl

 

Post: Hi!! I’m a New Investor!! SFH vs Duplex. Advice please

Nagarjuna KalavaguntaPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio Texas
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 4
Quote from @Aaron Francl:

Hi @Nagarjuna Kalavagunta - welcome!

I'm happy to provide you a little insight into the areas you mentioned. 

Generally speaking, those are all areas that should be targeted by investors. The 35 corridor would absolutely be an area I'd focus on. Given the lack of inventory and increased competition for assets in both San Antonio and Austin, investor activity has been consistent in the areas you mentioned due to necessity and price points vs. the larger cities (SA & Austin).  

As for anything specific for you, there are a lot of variables that exist between the two types of assets you mentioned. What are your short term and long term goals for this purchase? Those insights will help guide you to your answer.

Shoot me a message if you'd like to connect further and best of luck to you in your search!

Thank you @Aaron Francl for the response.
My goal is to invest in small multi-family and then after getting enough experience I want to transition to small apartment complexes down the line. If I have to buy a duplex vs. SFH, will there be a lot of differences.
Also, duplexes in this area are at least $450K. In your opinion, Is it worth the wait for some more time ?


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Post: Hi!! I’m a New Investor!! SFH vs Duplex. Advice please

Nagarjuna KalavaguntaPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio Texas
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 4
Quote from @Jordan Moorhead:

@Nagarjuna Kalavagunta I recommend buying as many doors as you can to get started. We find some great small multifamily for clients and have a great agent in that area!

 Thank you @Jordan Moorhead

My goal is to invest in small multi-family and then after getting enough experience I want to transition to small apartment complexes down the line.

My concerns are if I buy a multi-family, If there are more vacancies, I will have to come up with the monthly payments myself. If it is just a single family home, then I can manage the payments without any issues. Any thoughts on this?

Also, can you please share the agent contact in this area? I have plans in buy by end of this year and currently saving up for down payment.

Regards,

Naga.

Post: Hi!! I’m a New Investor!! SFH vs Duplex. Advice please

Nagarjuna KalavaguntaPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio Texas
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 4

Hello investors,

I’m a new investor and joined BP Pro membership today. Wanted to say Hi to everyone.

I wanted to invest in Converse/ Seguin / New Braunfels area. I have couple of questions regarding this -

1. Is my choice of locations good ? Because I consistently see a lot of houses vacant for rent here. 
2. As I’m very new to investing here, is it wise to purchase a Single family home around $250K as my first investment property or buying ~450K duplex ?

I already own a house and cannot do house hacking.

many thanks in advance.

Regards,

Naga