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All Forum Posts by: Scott Matthew C.

Scott Matthew C. has started 20 posts and replied 558 times.

Post: Michigan and Indiana market

Scott Matthew C.
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183
Originally posted by @Travis Biziorek:
Originally posted by @Scott Matthew C.:

@Dexter De Mesa @Saravanan Saravanan @Bethany Rogers

I’m looking at an off market property for $30k and NOT anywhere near Detroit proper.

Monthly income $800

Monthly Experience $474

Monthly cash flow $326

Pro forma Cap Rate 9.53%

NOI $6,292

Total Cash needed: $8,800

Cash on Cash Return: 44.48%

Purchase Cap Rate: 21%

Purchase price: $30k

Purchase closing costs: $800

Estimated Repair cost: $5k *not immediate. Property is mint condition except for the roof. Seller wants out. I suspect she is fed up being a property manager.

Total Cost of Project: $35,800

ARV: conservative|| $67k

Down payment:: $3k

Loan Amount:: $27k

Amortization: 30 year *ballon payment in 5 years

Loan Interest: 8% *private money and JV . * JV will also have share in equity if sold or a buy out.

Monthly P&I: $198

DEXTER:: The secret sauce! Off market properties. Buy them as is. Pay for closing costs. Submit large EMD non-refundable. Have your broker do all the paper work. Pay your broker well and in return he/she will put you on their priority list!

Good luck!

 Scott, is this something you're looking at purchasing or are you representing the seller? If the latter, shoot me a note.

 Travis, I will be purchasing. However, I met an 80-year investor who lives down the street. His buddy is the same age and also an investor. The buddy may be wanting to cash out on roughly 30 properties. Both investors have been going back and forth on selling. I met one of them today. Nevertheless, I'll be meeting with his buddy next week and will let you know what I find out. If the numbers work I may be buying them all, but first I'll need to see them and do the due diligence.  

Post: Newbie advice: Should I renegotiate

Scott Matthew C.
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183

@Dominick Anderson the contract is what it is. Once all parties have signed it’s a done deal. However, depending on your Contingencies you may be able to position those items back in via addendum.

I suggest you buy semi new units. Don’t get new.

Good luck!

Post: Michigan and Indiana market

Scott Matthew C.
Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183

@Dexter De Mesa @Saravanan Saravanan @Bethany Rogers

I’m looking at an off market property for $30k and NOT anywhere near Detroit proper.

Monthly income $800

Monthly Experience $474

Monthly cash flow $326

Pro forma Cap Rate 9.53%

NOI $6,292

Total Cash needed: $8,800

Cash on Cash Return: 44.48%

Purchase Cap Rate: 21%

Purchase price: $30k

Purchase closing costs: $800

Estimated Repair cost: $5k *not immediate. Property is mint condition except for the roof. Seller wants out. I suspect she is fed up being a property manager.

Total Cost of Project: $35,800

ARV: conservative|| $67k

Down payment:: $3k

Loan Amount:: $27k

Amortization: 30 year *ballon payment in 5 years

Loan Interest: 8% *private money and JV . * JV will also have share in equity if sold or a buy out.

Monthly P&I: $198

DEXTER:: The secret sauce! Off market properties. Buy them as is. Pay for closing costs. Submit large EMD non-refundable. Have your broker do all the paper work. Pay your broker well and in return he/she will put you on their priority list!

Good luck!

Post: Being My Own General Contractor - Am I Dumb?

Scott Matthew C.
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183
Originally posted by @Noah Barba:

Hey BiggerPockets community,

I am brand spanking new to real estate investing, and by brand new I mean BRAND new. I just started listening to BiggerPockets podcasts and reading the free online starting guide within the last 3 months and decided that although I will be getting a 9-5 job in finance once I graduate, I want to pursue RE on the side, and potentially as my full time job if I get to a point where I want to leave the finance field. I'm a 20 year old Michigander and have just applied for a credit card so I can start building credit along with setting aside cash every paycheck. I currently work at a Renovations company (and have been for about 1.5 years) and for that reason have developed a large interest in construction/reno. My question is, is it a good idea to plan on not only overseeing my subcontractors, but actually doing a lot of the carpentry/general contracting myself? I've learned a fair amount and continue to educate myself through my job, youtube, questioning other contractors, etc. I know theres so much more to learn, including builders code, but with the next couple of years at my disposal, should I take the steps to essentially becoming a licensed contractor even though when comes time to invest I will have another job? Thanks for reading all this ^ and I appreciate any advice you would be willing to share with me!

P.S. I have two other friends who are essentially as "in" to RE as I am and want to come together to start our team, and we all would be content, and even excited, to leave work and head right to our property to fix it up. At least, that is how we feel right now, as I know that could change over time

Noah, you’re off to a great start. Educating yourself is key! 

Part of your education is networking with those who are ahead of you. 

Attend local REIA's and go often. The more you attend the more you'll be noticed and the more you'll know who the real players are.

Good luck! 

Post: New to RE investing and BP

Scott Matthew C.
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183

@Alan Howard If you’re in the Brighton area there is an event coming up May 9,2019. @Saravanan Saravanan and I will be there.

Check out MeetUp for other REIA's that are closest to you.

Best of luck!

Post: Brighton Michigan Real Estate Investors Club

Scott Matthew C.
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183

Post: Brighton Michigan Real Estate Investors Club

Scott Matthew C.
Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183
Originally posted by @Gary Carver:

Sounds great. I will be at the next one 

 Hi Gary, thanks for your interest! I'll be on the look-out for you. Nevertheless, don't leave without saying hi. I look forward to meeting you. 

Post: Brighton Michigan Real Estate Investors Club

Scott Matthew C.
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183
Originally posted by @Skip Reath:

Scott I would be interested in your contractor referral for the Brighton area.  Have a sfh I need some work done on.  Appreciate any suggestions you might have.

 Happy to give you an introduction. He is out of town this week and will be returning next week I believe. 

Post: Seeking Real Estate Schools in Michigan

Scott Matthew C.
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183

@Aaron Nihiser Sent.

@Angela Williams

If you guys need help let me know. Talk soon.

Post: Furthest you have ever bought an investment property?

Scott Matthew C.
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  • Real Estate Broker
  • MI
  • Posts 594
  • Votes 183

@Cameron Riley how about the shortest distance. Next door.