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All Forum Posts by: Pam Brown

Pam Brown has started 6 posts and replied 124 times.

Post: Section 8 Property Manager referral

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63

I sent you a DM for Indianapolis pm team

Post: Looking for a real estate attorney in around Indianapolis

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63

Hi Craig.  I'm and Indianapolis RE Broker and have used Hocker & Associates for over 20 years.  Their team is very reliable for title work and legal advise.

To have a consult with attorney Kate Crebo---reach out to Adriana, the scheduling manager at the front desk.  Adriana Santiago.

Tell her that you want a free consult with Kate Crebo, RE Attorney.  And that Pam Brown referred you.

https://www.hockerlawfirm.com/

The office manager, Eric Downing gave me this info.

Hope this helps! Send me a DM and I can give you the direct phone number and email address.

Post: investors friendly agents

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63
Quote from @Nathan Murith:

@Shai Dahari BiggerPockets has an agent finder tool, I am not sure if you saw it: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

I would also ask other out of state investors who invest in Indianapolis for their recommendation. there are a bunch of Indianapolis real estate investment Facebook group that I would also check out and ask for recommendations 


 Hello Shai

I'm an experienced RE Broker in Indianapolis and the majority of my clients live out of the state or country.  All of my contact info is on my Profile.  I'd be glad to help

Post: Zillow data and Zestimates in Indianapolis.

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63

I've been a RE Broker in Indianapolis for a long time. 

More than anything, I would like to warn newer investors not to rely on all of the Zillow data or property values when running your numbers. Some things will be correct and others not so much.

I just looked up 2 properties for a client that he emailed me the Zillow links.  One of the properties was listed on Zillow to have 1872 sf and it only has 936 sf.  And the other Zillow listing has 1728 sf and it truly has only 864 sf.  Neither had a finished basement which is customary here not to be finished.  So it really throws off the valuation to have double the sf listed on Zillow.  BTW the county assessed values are way off here too!  

Just make sure that when you look up a property online that it doesn't combine the basement sf.  I can send you a couple of listings so you can see what I mean.

Have you found this to be the case in other markets too?

Just another reason to lean on us professionals to help you navigate the market.  I work along side a pm team that also helps out owners with their questions if they are going to Hold a property rather than Flip...

Post: Current rules regarding wholesaling

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63

"Rules"---those would be far and few between for wholesaling in Indy :-)

No license needed the last that I knew.  I worked for a wholesaling company for a short time a few years ago.  I was (still am) licensed, but some of the staff was not licensed. Less training than what is expected of a licensed RE Broker.

I see a lot of wholesalers throwing deals around. The ones that seem the most legit are the ones that started a property as an "incoming property" on a wholesaler's list. Then flipped to an active MLS listing once the company had the property closed. AKA actually owned it. Rather than in the stage of wanting to Assign the deal in the interim.

And yes, this is not legal advice from me.  Just my observations.

I can give you a recommendation for a RE law firm in Indy if you want to send me a DM.

Post: The Investor’s Guide to Grading Indianapolis Neighborhoods link

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63
Quote from @Alec Norman:

Hi Pam, 

I'm new to Indiana. I'm hoping to purchase a property in Indianapolis within the next year to live in for the short term and then turn into a rental. I'm currently waiting to get to know the area before making a purchase. 

First off, thank you for the information in the link. Second, I was wondering if we could connect so that I could get some more information regarding your thought on the best spots for a first property in Indianapolis.

Sure Alec.  I'll send you a message with all of my contact info.  I'd be glad to talk things over with you about Indy :-)


Post: Getting Started with first Duplex

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63

Hi Justin!  You are already in Indiana and that's our state.  Many BP investors come to Indy and you are already here.

Send me a DM and lmk what city you live in.  There are a lot of duplexes in Indianapolis to choose from.  Pam

Post: The Investor’s Guide to Grading Indianapolis Neighborhoods link

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63
Quote from @Perry L.:

 Hi Perry.  I just sent you a message.  Thanks!  Pam

Post: indiana indianapolis tenant skipped last months rent/ vandalized

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63
Quote from @Brandon P.:

I had a tenant partially move out and the place has been broken into and vandalize she has not paid the last months rent what are my options?


 Hi Brandon.  Sorry to hear that---but it is not shocking!  Time to head to eviction court for non payment of rent...

I've been a RE Broker in Indy for 20 years.  Please send me a DM with the address.  Like Mike said in his reply, I'd like to know where it is and if we agree that it's a B area.  This stuff can happen in any area for sure.  Just as we can luck out and also get really nice tenants in the lower class areas.  Good luck and don't let it get you down :-)

Post: Good Lenders, PM's, Agents/Brokers in Indianapolis

Pam Brown
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Posts 139
  • Votes 63

Hi Ernesto.  I saw this old post when I was searching "Indianapolis".  I'd love to know if you were successful in starting a portfolio here.

I've been a real estate broker in Indy for 20 years.  So I always like hearing about how investors like their experience and the team that they chose!

Feel free to send me a DM.  Thanks!