All Forum Posts by: Ruben Goodbear Anders

And Jon, I will be looking for an apartment building in Milwaukee. My wife’s family is from there and it is more affordable for me for now. 

Austin is definitely booming and that’s great for my personal property for sure. 

What do you do Jon? 

Thank you Sean! I will definitely keep you guys posted. This website is my main guide. Everybody is so helpful. 

My name is Ruben Anders.

I keep hearing on the podcasts, and forums, everywhere really, you are the five people you hang out with. Analyzing my current circle, it’s amazing I bought my first property at all. I would love to meet some like minded people headed in the same direction. 

Currently I have a property being renovated in Milwaukee, WI. I keep showing friends and family pictures of the progress and nobody really cares. Haha. There’s nothing wrong with that obviously, I just would love to talk strategy, techniques, what have you with other people. 

As the title implies I currently live in Austin, TX. I have a duplex in Milwaukee and my next purchase in the next few months here will be an apartment building. Something 10-30 units. I’m a big fan of the large multi unit path. 

Anywho, would love to talk with real estate investors, gain some knowledge, see what value I can bring to you. Join a REI. Just get coffee. Anything honestly hah!

Thank you for your time. :

Hello!

So I’m under contract on a duplex in Milwaukee for 59k. Closing November 30th. I have 25% down.

I’m having trouble locking in a conventional lender.

This is purely an investment property. I live out of state in Texas. My wife and I will be on the loan. 

What other options should I look at here? Maybe a hard money loan and then refinance in summer into a conventional?

Maybe somebody on here would like to take a look at the deal? I don’t know. Out of ideas at this point. Have a few more avenues I am pursuing. Beyond that I could really use some creative help here. 

Thanks in advance! 

Hello,

First post here!

My aunt and I are looking to buy a tri-plex that is just a shell. New roof, new windows, just studs inside. I called the city permit department just to check what was required for finishing the place out and the lady said that I must have a general contractor for the electrical/plumbing/hvac.

Now I understand the need for this, not questioning it or complaining. Obviously though, it's a huge hit to our numbers. Is there any way around this? Hiring a general contractor to oversee, but I actually do the labor? Or maybe I get my general contractor's license? The requirements in Arkansas seems like something I cannot provide though. Unlike other states where the requirements to get your license are a little more lax.

Just temporarily have the wind taken out of my sails after a good streak of news. Trying to problem solve here a little and see what my options are.

Thanks in advance!

I've been lurking here for some time. It's nice to finally be jumping in the mix!