All Forum Posts by: Robert Curls

Welcome Mark,

I'm across the bay from you in Pinellas.  I'd recommend the meeting @Doug Merriott mentioned its a great group, made up mostly of local folks from biggerpockets.  I try to attend but have been consumed over the last few months with my own projects. (why am I still doing my own work?)

I also second @Brandon Turner recommendation on the podcasts.  I've listened to all of them twice (I like listening to podcoasts when I drive around town) and have been invaluable.

If you're in the market for a deal, reach out to @Stephen Johnson .  He's a good guy, I recently bought a duplex from him and have been very satisfied. 

Lastly I'd recommend reading everything that @Ben Leybovich writes.  The guy is funny and super bright. 

Hope to see you around town at some of the REIA meetings.

www.cabinetstogo.com offers great knock down type cabinets that are real wood for a great price.  One of the guys who started lumber liquidators started the company (I heard). a 10x10 can cost you under $2k. 

We are in the process of redoing a kitchen and found a local cabinet shop that you can get a 10x10 installed with real wood and slow close drawers for $4k.

Thank you @biggerpockets!  Its because of BP that I'm able to write this great story.  Today I acquired doors number 3 and 4, a duplex, with the help of another BP member ( @Stephen Johnson ). I met Steve through other BP members at a local REIA meeting and he had a great wholesale opportunity. This truly was a win, win, win for the seller, myself the buyer, and Steve. There were some hiccups along the way with a seller who was out of country but we stayed patient and today we closed. I can't say enough how professional Steve was throughout the whole process. I'll be reaching out again in a few months when I'm ready for my next turn at monopoly in real life.

@amanda, Yes the one at the library.  I do go to Larry's meeting at Hibachi, although I've been wrapped up with a project the last two months and haven't been.

Way to go @Amanda Sutherlin I'd love to discuss your area, I'm down in Pinellas County and I know how hard it is to find 2% deals in our area.  I'd love to hear about your market, I'm very intrigued by Pasco / Hernando area.  You should drive down to the meetup we do, @Doug Merriott hosts it on the first Sunday of every month.

I'm about 1 month in on my campaign and seeing consistant 5-6% response rate each week.  We've sent 400 letters so far.  I'm mailing to out of state absentee owners and staggering the letters so that I receive calls Monday - Friday.  As promising as the response rate is, my conversion rate is at 0% for now, although I've had 3 promising leads that I haven't been able to capitalize on.  I'm planning on keeping it up for 8-12 months, switching from Handwritten letters to postcards after 3 touches with the letter.

The thought that I have at this point is I haven't found someone in a bad enough position yet.

Hey @Michael Quarles you can find out who someone is following by going to their profile page and viewing their follows.  In Josh's case its these folks. 

Hello BP'ers.  I have an opportunity to purchase a small lot (130x115) on a major thoroughfare in my area on great terms.  The lot is currently zoned residential however all adjacent property has been rezoned light industrial / commercial.  The property wouldn't support a new residence and the old house is a tear down.  I'm trying to determine though what the best option would be for developing this property and gaining the most yield out of the property. 

We've had a huge influx of family dollar / Dollar general's going up in the area and it could be a good location for one.  My other thoughst would be steel warehouse / workshop space, or self storage.  Another option that I'm kicking around is self serve boat / RV parking as the area is close to residential areas.  Anyone advice and opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Rob

@Joshua Dorkin I love the podcasts, I've listened to all of them twice on my drive to / from work.

also @Jeffrey Sifen What in particular are you looking for. Doug and I attend several REIA's in the area, there are often off marketing opportunities that are brought up. I'd be happy to keep my ears open for you.