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All Forum Posts by: Wes M.

Wes M. has started 29 posts and replied 159 times.

Post: Wilmington, NC - Investor Meetup

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143

Bigger Pockets meetup to be held next (Tuesday 7/2) at Mad Mole Brewing from 5 to 7:00 PM. This is an informal networking event, and our hope is provide an opportunity to connect with other investors in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. Whether you have tons of experience or no experience, all are welcome!

Post: Wilmington, NC Real Estate Investor Meetup

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month at Made Mole Brewing Company starting at 5:00pm! This is an informal networking event, and our hope is provide an opportunity to connect with other investors in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. Whether you have tons of experience or no experience, all are welcome!

Please come out!

Post: Wilmington, NC Investor Meetup!

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month at Made Mole Brewing Company starting at 5:00pm! This is an informal networking event, and our hope is provide an opportunity to connect with other investors in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. Whether you have tons of experience or no experience, all are welcome!

Please come out!

Post: Property Managers/Management Referrals Wilmington, NC

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143

Try Unlimited Property Solutions. 

Post: Alternative Investing Mastermind, Wilmington NC!

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143

I'll be there!

Post: Wilmington Investor Meet-up

Wes M.
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month at Made Mole Brewing Company at 5:00pm! This is an informal networking event, and our hope is provide an opportunity to connect with other investors in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. Whether you have tons of experience or no experience, all are welcome!

Post: Holden Beach, Ocean Isle or Oak Island?

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143
Quote from @V. Moncrieff Rose:
Quote from @Frances Wolf:

I was looking to purchase a beach house some where in North Carolina so I could be close to my home base of Charlotte, NC and not feel like when I returned, I would need a vacation from my vacation.. I checked out all the beaches from Sunset to the outer banks and this is what my wife and I surmised: We immediately crossed OBX off our list because it was very far and because of the lack of medical care nearby…you have to think of these things once you have children. Sunset was ok, but not quite what I was looking for in a beach destination. Ocean Isle was very pretty, had lots of charm, but way overbuilt now for my liking. I am needing relaxation from the city enviornment, so I didn’t want to be stressed out at the beach too. We really enjoyed Holden Beach because it was not overbuilt, no high rise hotels or condos, very family oriented and very peaceful…almost like going back in time when things were slower and quieter. Oak island had beach erosion issues which I didn’t want to deal with every year. Wrightsville has become very expensive and very crowded even thought it is a beautiful island. Carolina Beach was a headache to reach and maybe too much of a party town for me. So, there you have it….we settled on Holden Beach and we are enjoying it immensely.


 We were down at Oak Island / Holden Beach area this weekend and we were told that Holden Beach has passed some sort of local law (ordinance?) about if your home is damaged/flooded in a storm and the damage is over 50% of the value they won't let you rebuild. Apparently a measure to mitigate re/building in high-risk areas? Has anyone else heard this? 


 The 50% rule is a federal flood rule that originates in the Code of Federal Regulations and is administered by local governments. Happy to chat further if you have questions about a specific area. Often times, you can seek an appraisal for the structure value to help increase the total amount of renovation expense that can be put into a property. It is not that you can't rebuild, the rule requires that you must bring the structure into conformance with the updated flood rules. 

If you are referring to ocean front structures, there are additional CAMA rules in place that go above and beyond the flood rules for renovating a structure located within or forward of the oceanfront setback. Coastal development is much more complicated than projects further inland. 

Post: Wilmington Investor Meet-up

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143
Quote from @James Wilmoth:

My parents and I vacationed in Wilmington, NC last year and really enjoyed it! I plan to include the area in my buy box in the future. I did notice that your location specifies "North Dakota" though everything else about the address is correct! Not sure if that's a human error or a system error, but it's probably of little consequence.


 Thanks, James! No -- not North Dakota.....haha. Thank you for clarifying!

Post: Wilmington Investor Meet-up

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month at Made Mole Brewing Company at 5:00pm! This is an informal networking event, and our hope is provide an opportunity to connect with other investors in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. Whether you have tons of experience or no experience, all are welcome!

Post: Conditional use permit process

Wes M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Southeastern, NC
  • Posts 161
  • Votes 143
Quote from @Shaan Puri:

Can prospective investors apply for CUP before buying a house? The 600' rule feels like a ticking clock now  


 It depends on the local government/state. In North Carolina and many other states/local governments, if you have a property under contract and receive permission from the owner as the designated agent, you may apply for a CUP. Check with the local jurisdiction to confirm.