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All Forum Posts by: Omar Merced

Omar Merced has started 34 posts and replied 358 times.

Post: Realtor.com partners with WeBuyHouses.com

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

Just read this article. Will this affect local wholesalers? How about agents? What do you think?

I’m still amazed and trying to understand how an organization that uses the owns and uses REALTOR.com keeps on doing things that don’t benefit REALTORs and we still continue to feed them the data. Hats off to Jeremy Brandt, CEO of WeBuyHouses.com for the partnership.

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/realtor-com-launches-new-ibuying-partnership-site-to-show-home-sellers-all-their-options/

Some excerpts from the article:

Instead of becoming an iBuyer itself, the home search site created partnerships with other iBuyers to offer more options to home sellers.

iBuying alternatives for sellers include an instant offer from Opendoor; Sell Now, Move Later with EasyKnock; WeBuyHouses.com’s HomeGo option, where homeowners can sell their home as-is; or homes can be listed traditionally on the market with an agent.

iBuying and sale-leaseback programs are made available to provide flexible alternatives for consumers looking to move quickly, get fast access to home equity or sell a home that needs repairs without worrying about that hassle.

Post: Las Vegas ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units aka granny flats)

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

Hello Las Vegas landlords. I'm starting to install some ADUs on flips on some local properties. I am looking for anyone with experience. If you have had one installed or thinking about it I would love to hear how its been and what it has done for your cashflow, appreciation, and financing. Are they worth it and what was the cost you had? Thanks

Post: Ready to go. Boxabl. The future. Coming to your backyard

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

@Greg Dickerson Right now there are only three casitas and their 1600' prototype. Two of the casitas and the prototype are available to deploy in the local Las Vegas area right now and we are looking for a home for them. They are planning the factory as I type. Not sure of the the timelines but I've seen the wait list and it's in the thousands. How many will end up buying, who knows...but these things are pretty fantastic in my opinion.

Post: Sin City REIA - Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas meeting

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

Hi everyone. As you are well aware we had some setbacks with local meetups. None of us know when we'll be able to come back together, but as soon as we can, we will. In the interim stay tuned while we figure out some online discussions  to talk about real estate in Las Vegas and what opportunities there are and what we can do to prepare.

Post: Highly Distressed Vacant Value Add Multifamily. Worth the Risk?

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

@Greg Dickerson Thank you already watched one of your videos. Amazing content. Will be reaching out!

@Rick Martin Awesome man. What a great breakdown. 

Post: Ready to go. Boxabl. The future. Coming to your backyard

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

I am excited to announce that the first prototypes are ready to install in Las Vegas. I've been really stoked about this project since I found out about them a while ago. If you are in Las Vegas and are looking for an ADU you're in luck. I have two "casitas" and a two bedroom two bath 1600' home ready to get installed. Just need the land. We can't wait to see these set up.

Post: Highly Distressed Vacant Value Add Multifamily. Worth the Risk?

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

Hello awesome investors. I'm looking to start taking on highly distressed multifamily assets in the midwest and then expand into other markets. As a flipper in Las Vegas and with my experience as a regional property manager, and in construction I've wanted to take this on for a while and now feel that the time is right and I'm uniquely suited for this niche. I can handle the acquisition, design, construction, and selecting the right team for lease up and management but I'm going to need some team members to handle the accounting and legal side. Who is out there kicking arce in this niche? Who's out there interested in getting involved? I'd love to connect. Like to get some ideas on raising capital, and how to structure the debt or equity splits. Considered the riskiest in this area I understand the challenges that this entails but also understand the upside on these investments. I already have an 18 unit that I've had for awhile that I'm thinking about starting now. 

Post: Boaxabl. Startup future of real estate and new builds

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

@dj 

@DJ M. Not sure what you mean by ad. Nobody is selling you anything. These things are cool. I've seen them up close and I thought other real estate investors should see them. They will be an easy add on for a flip or multifamily. ADUs are here to stay and to get one at the price that they say they are going to sell for is pretty amazing.

Post: Sin City REIA - Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas meeting

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

Hello All! Thank you for responding. We are moving forward and are securing a venue for next month for a real in life meeting. I'd like to set up a zoom for everyone interested in helping out. Will Friday work? 

Post: Boaxabl. Startup future of real estate and new builds

Omar MercedPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posts 395
  • Votes 257

@Marty True Well I'm not sure that manufactured homes comes close to the quality of these. The casita is just the entry model. The other ones will be as large as a 45' I think.