All Forum Posts by: Mark Whittlesey
Mark Whittlesey has started 2 posts and replied 216 times.
Post: A deal at its inception

- Real Estate Investor
- Encinitas, CA
- Posts 225
- Votes 91
1) Each call is easier than the last.. So you are on your way.
2) I am afraid to ask... but what is an "impact fee"?
3) I LOVE out of state owners. Great job.
Post: Tips for working with RE agents to get comps

- Real Estate Investor
- Encinitas, CA
- Posts 225
- Votes 91
I am a big believer in running my own comps anyway. Agents just provide a confirmation of that.
Post: Very young and very interested in real estate!

- Real Estate Investor
- Encinitas, CA
- Posts 225
- Votes 91
"This brings me to my first question: is college worth it?"
The simple answer is: maybe. If you want a STEM or professional career... then clearly it IS worth it. But those will be mostly "jobs".
If you want to be an entrepreneur... then be one. In this case, not worth it.
Post: 1st of 3 pending wholesale deals completed!!

- Real Estate Investor
- Encinitas, CA
- Posts 225
- Votes 91
Great job. VERY envious of those numbers. 5, 5, and 14?? O.o
Post: Investing in Las Vegas?

- Real Estate Investor
- Encinitas, CA
- Posts 225
- Votes 91
Also, keep in mind that Vegas is a pretty transient town. A lot of people coming and going.
I did not find it to be a good rental market. Made out good on the appreciation but there was a lot of tenant turnover on the way.
Post: Self-Directed IRA approach to RE investing

- Real Estate Investor
- Encinitas, CA
- Posts 225
- Votes 91
I use it for flips. Depreciation and tax benefits mostly don't apply.
My money is with Entrust. Pretty happy with them.