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All Forum Posts by: Russell Brazil

Russell Brazil has started 177 posts and replied 16825 times.

Post: Am I wasting time looking for a “perfect” market?

Russell Brazil
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Posts 17,652
  • Votes 30,542

Cash flow is opposite of low risk.

The amount of cash flow is the measurement of risk. It's called the risk premium. As risk rises, so does cash flow. As risk decreases, so does cash flow. 

Yield is a function of risk.

Post: Zillow censoring listing

Russell Brazil
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Posts 17,652
  • Votes 30,542

Did you market the property anywhere before Zillow? Zillow is banning properties that were marketed other places before being on their website. 

Post: Paying buyers agent flat fee vs commission

Russell Brazil
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Posts 17,652
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Nearly all agents you encounter work for brokers. Their brokers set what they are allowed to charge. The individual agents can't determine what they charge. 

Post: Looking to obtain a DSCR Loan

Russell Brazil
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  • Washington, D.C.
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Try Brian Valdivia at Beltway Lending.

Post: Montgomery County, MD: Where To Buy Under $450k?

Russell Brazil
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Washington, D.C.
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Quote from @Devid Brodsky:

Hi everyone! I'm looking to buy a townhouse in Montgomery County, Maryland for house hacking. My budget is under $450,000. I know the metro area can be pricey so I'm hoping to find something affordable within that range.

My strategy is to buy and hold and also to house hack. My job is located in Washington, DC and my plan is to drive to the Shady Grove Metro station, park there, and take the subway into the city each day.

Do you know of any ideal and safe cities or areas in MoCo with driving access to the Shady Grove Metro station where I might find a house within my budget? Thank you so much for your help!


 Silver Spring

Post: Redfin- can they handle a $1M listing?

Russell Brazil
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Posts 17,652
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I looked up your listing. There is definitely things Id have done differently in the listing. Ask questions on their strategy for selling. The reality though, is Redfin typically just puts it on the MLS and doesnt have a strategy to sell.

Post: What is a standard early termination fee

Russell Brazil
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  • Washington, D.C.
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If its not in the contract, then dont pay it. If they charge it to you, let them know youll be reporting their illegal charge to the state authority that oversees property managers. 

Post: what’s the #1 thing you look for in an investment property right now?

Russell Brazil
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  • Real Estate Agent
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Posts 17,652
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Appreciation potential and rent growth.

Post: Clouded title, buyer options?

Russell Brazil
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  • Washington, D.C.
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Your options are to buy the property with cash and assume all the liens, or not to buy the property. 

Post: New member from Maryland

Russell Brazil
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  • Washington, D.C.
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Quote from @Christelle-Grace Lowe:
Hello, 

My name is Christelle-Grace. I live in Maryland. I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with local investors. 

 Welcome to BP. Where in Maryland? I'm in Montgomery County