All Forum Posts by: Drew Denham
Drew Denham has started 65 posts and replied 161 times.
Post: What the heck is a reverse mortgage?

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
How does bidding work for buyers ??
Post: Check My Numbers Please

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
What about utilities and insurance? How did u determine your arv
Post: How to start out buying and holding?

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
Isn't it kind of risky to have 5 mortgages out at one time? 10 seems crazy to me! There are many techniques out there but the one I'm thinking works for me is to keep flipping to buy a property outright. What's the downside to this? Perhaps you will miss out on the time when real estate is low but then again I would just wait for the next down turn. Do you have a big savings contingency to support the 10 mortgages? Is there a rule of thumb? X amount per house of savings in the bank?
Thanks all! Great conversations.
Post: To refi or not to refi

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
I'm torn of whether or not to refi my rental to purchase another house. Details:
-I owe 56k and it's worth 110-115- probably be able to pull out about 35k and buy a house cash for another rental
-10 year mortgage with approx 7 years left
-Currently rented @945 which is basically a wash w payment taxes insurance etc.
- rented out to a fantastic tenant
-A- area - best area in bay city Michigan
I really think I want to wait the seven years and have a 120k house free and clear renting at 1000 per month and I'll be 36 years old at the time. $35k will allow me to buy a house in the b- c+ neighborhoods. I appreciate any comments you might have.
Post: $12,500 Wholesale from Bigger Pockets - When an agent isn't the best option

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
What did you tell your buyers the asking price was?
Can u explain to me what a reverse mortgage is ?
Thanks and congrats!
Post: New Member Grand Rapids Michigan

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
Welcome - Grand Rapids has a ton of competition! I finally landed a pretty decent deal on the nw side...
When is this BWW meet up?
Post: What is the Cheapest Real Estate You've Ever Purchased?

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
Bought a 1700 SFH in bay city Michigan - $10,000 in 2012
Arv 90k
Area is a B/B-
Post: Sell or Rent Primary Home

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
How nice is the house? That's really the question to ask? Did u put a lot of money into it to make it nice? If not, rent rent rent! You'll be happy in 20-30 years when it's paid for and you have income coming in monthly. If the house is in move in condition, I would consider selling to avoid abuse from a renter.
My two cents
Post: Rental needs furnace and ac... What's the best way to do this

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
K. Marie Poe
Furnace and ac are from 1983!!! House is rented at 945 a month and to a good tenant... I guess I'll get another bid
Post: Rental needs furnace and ac... What's the best way to do this

Drew DenhamPosted
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Posts 174
- Votes 27
Quoted $5400 for everything in Michigan... I'm 200 miles away from the property so convenience is good too... What do current landlords spend on a Ac and furnace for a 1100 sq fr SFH??
Thanks all!!