All Forum Posts by: Ricardo Meza

Sorry, no experience here, but have you called Wellmade for a sample?  I'm putting vinyl planking in my own home, and I try my best to scratch samples, and see how they look.  The warranty on Wellmade looks about the same as Allure, and most brands I've looked at.  That's a hard price to beat.  

Hi Alisha!

This question gets asked a lot, and I think it's the wrong question you should be asking...for yourself.  I think what you should be asking is, what skills/values/assets can I bring to a partnership.  A mentor isn't going to come knocking on you door just because you asked for one.  You have to bring something to the table to benefit the relationship.  I don't know what that is, nor do I know what that may be for someone willing to work with you, so don't let this be a discouragement.  Just think about it, and be prepared to answer the question, why should I be your mentor?  You'll need an answer...make it meaningful.  

That said, I would start evaluating deals, today. Use the BP tools, find a FSBO home on craigslist, and evaluate it. It doesn't have to be a good deal, but use the BP printout and take it to an REI meetup in your area, and ask someone if they could help you evaluate your deal. You'll learn a lot. Use this to start-up a conversation, and create a real-person contact. Perhaps this person would be willing to work with you, should you find a real deal, or to help you find deals, whatever you may need help with, for a part of your first deal, or for your time, or for a cup of coffee - whatever you agree on. Just think about how your could give back for the learning you will receive.

Just my opinion, but I look forward to hearing about your successes!  Good luck!  

They'll be looking for continuous employment at some point in your history.   You're young, so your employment history may be a new thing?   If so, don't give up, you may just need to find a co-signer with better credit/employment history, to help you qualify.  Mom?  Dad?  

Good luck!   

If the assessment was approved by the previous owner, and not disclosed, this is fraud (but I'm not a lawyer).  That said, you should speak with a lawyer about what actions you can take at this point.  I suppose the $$$ would drive your motivation to hire one.    

I'd be curious why the condo certification did not show the assessment.  

Anyway, I really hope you can recover the fee + legal fees if necessary (if you can).

Good luck!

Hi Eric!

I'm not a realtor, however, I'm to understand there are quite a few professional expenses you'd have to pay to hang your license with a broker.  You're probably aware of those.  I guess it would depend on what you're ultimately trying to achieve - it may be a better choice to go directly for a brokerage license, or to not have any at all. 

Good luck! And thank you for your service!     

Welcome to the forum Sean!  Keep at it!  You'll get there!  I look forward to hearing about your successes.  

Congrats!  Sounds exciting!  I'm hoping to do the same, refinancing in November.  I'm encouraged!  

Hi Sonny,

Just putting myself in your shoes...  I went into Home Depot yesterday and saw their vinyl planking (Allure Ultra).  I'd consider this over carpet.  I'm considering a similar product for my home.  Pretty durable stuff, not that expensive, and it can be mopped.  It had a lifetime residential warranty too.  The box store can also install it if you're in a pinch.  Just something to consider.

Best of luck! 

Hi Mark,

I don't have any experience with this, but I understand the logic, so long as you have the cash flow you need.  However, if you're in an area that's hard to find tenants, or if you have a lot of turn-over, you need a plan B.  

Good luck!

Just putting myself in your renter's shoes...  I wouldn't want to buy a washer/dryer for a place I'm renting.  I'm not sure the option I buy for this rental would work for my next home/situation.  IMO, yes it's an expense, but it's better it be an expense you can control.  Just my 2 cents.

Congrats on getting your first!