PropertyInvesting.com | GreaterKCHomes | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/greaterkchomes/activity/ Activity feed for GreaterKCHomes. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:22:18 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 5afcb4bbd28fef433a7d72322e18cbda GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic us finance in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405871-us-finance-2/page/2/#post-4663860 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:28:32 +0000 mic84t wrote:

kylermrice wrote:
Curious is to what area code your house is in, hope its not 64130. 

NO, it is 64050. Independence. just a few blocks from harry trumans house.

If it matters just wanted to validate that area. If you are anywhere near the Truman House, your in good shape. Very nice area and can bring some really nice rents..

John

]]> b00cd4a5e7fa01a0e86863b2ff0ae348 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic US federal government FBI is starting to target those that are taking advantage of foriegn investors in the forum I am glad to hear that some https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405845-us-federal-government-fbi-is-starting-to-target-those-that-are-taking-advantage-of-foriegn-investors/#post-4663628 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:24:18 +0000 I am glad to hear that some of these companies/individual’s will be brought to justice. I can only hope that enough people will come forward to make the verdict that much easier.

I unfortunately have a client that was misled by an organization and it is a clear case of fraud. I have done everything but pay him, to report it to the FBI and try and…[Read more]

]]> b9d074d05da261df272778dd92250c08 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Anyone Used USInvest ? Looking at buying US propety through them in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405642-anyone-used-usinvest-looking-at-buying-us-propety-through-them/#post-4662181 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:02:05 +0000 My 2c. I have never heard of this outfit either, but I’m sure with some DD, it will be easy to find out about them.

I am always concerned with those companies that charge an upfront fee. This almost always means they are “brokering deals” and can never be 100% positive the properties are still available. Many of the “large” turn-key companies…[Read more]

]]> 9081a5242c809981d9870b33a8c19fbc GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic All American Property....Yet Again With An Industry First? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405540-all-american-property-yet-again-with-an-industry-first/#post-4661475 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:06:45 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
John,You can go on line and buy cruise certificates for next to nothing. I bought 20 5 day cruises out of New Oreleans for something like 2500 bucks. The person you give the cruise cert. just pays tax's, but its a nice fancy folder with big picture of the ship, and let me tell you your demographic loves those booze cruises out…[Read more]

]]> 28ab4325c9fbbaba9edbb4059c463670 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum jayhinrichs wrote: Buy the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/page/2/#post-4658719 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:44:13 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
Buy the IRS lien and foreclose this seller out.  And or buy the mortgage make a deal with IRS at same time and foreclose the seller out.best way to handle jerky sellersJLH

JLH,

It’s something we have considered, but in talking with our attorney’s, they advised against it. The seller could immediately file for bankruptcy…[Read more]

]]> 758007e96d74ea810283ab066603f50c GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic All American Property....Yet Again With An Industry First? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405540-all-american-property-yet-again-with-an-industry-first/#post-4661473 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:26:34 +0000 ************UPDATE**********************

So the initial mailing of 114 letters went out to the tenants on the 2nd of January.

To date:

18 New Leases to officially enroll in the Rental Rewards Program, very happy with this many results this early. 8 of these leases were ready to expire within the next 90 days, so I’m very happy with that.

I am…[Read more]

]]> 8d55b3734c1f4ac700c8c1dcda398752 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic All American Property....Yet Again With An Industry First? in the forum engelo, I appreciate the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405540-all-american-property-yet-again-with-an-industry-first/#post-4661472 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:01:05 +0000 engelo,

I appreciate the feedback. I think that’s a great idea, keeps them focused on the prize. I will come up with something and run it by the owners and see how they feel.

Thanks Again!

John

]]> 0051e1cf43d656092030f565097833b9 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic USA Property Management...The Real Truth Part 4 in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404765-usa-property-management-the-real-truth-part-4/#post-4656141 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:38:00 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
Sewer is one of the biggest problems we encounter in older homes with tree lined streets and yards.And since every home in our program I own,  Its the first thing I do. If there is not a PVC riser indicating new to newer sewer line. I put in a new sewer line from the st. to the house as well as repipe the whole house in pex.…[Read more]

]]> e379f6d5b5fdf489ba8691cf5d972c1b GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic USA Property Management...The Real Truth Part 4 in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404765-usa-property-management-the-real-truth-part-4/#post-4656139 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:12:21 +0000 Alex SC wrote:

GreaterKCHomes wrote:

CheevesFinancial wrote:
I had to stop reading once you said you can get a central 2 ton AC system for $600 – $800.  I do my own rehab work thru my general contractors license.  I have a straight source with AC vendors as all contractors do.  I have never heard of a central AC system (2 tons no…[Read more]

]]> d2fdf9f2d44582ee1e90e250a294ea1a GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic USA Property Management...The Real Truth Part 4 in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404765-usa-property-management-the-real-truth-part-4/#post-4656137 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:14:45 +0000 CheevesFinancial wrote:
I had to stop reading once you said you can get a central 2 ton AC system for $600 – $800.  I do my own rehab work thru my general contractors license.  I have a straight source with AC vendors as all contractors do.  I have never heard of a central AC system (2 tons nonetheless) for $800… Goodman, RHEEM, which many be…[Read more]

]]> ce16b08c5294e8735bbd87addc7650a1 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic USA Property Management...The Real Truth Part 4 in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404765-usa-property-management-the-real-truth-part-4/#post-4656134 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:45:24 +0000 emma171 wrote:
Have to step in a bit here….. I completely concur with making sure you know your bottom line costs … but you also have to be VERY wary on where/what you are buying…..and as John says, please adjust for your market ie:

A house under 5 years old in Atlanta is likely to still be under builders warranty for systems, it will be…[Read more]

]]> 46986461cab81bc881338d14c90c0910 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Property Management USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405469-property-management-usa/#post-4660942 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:17:40 +0000 lawsjs wrote:
John – thanks for the insight. I have issues with the Taliban on several fronts, not the least of which is that. No-one will ever understand how frustrating that simple thing has been for me – and seriously expensive.

Alex, not insulting the US per se, just the people that work in ridiculous systems day after day and know they are…[Read more]

]]> caff6e4c6a4f23ef5f13ce19f2af051f GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Funny Story... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405485-funny-story-2/#post-4661110 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:25:32 +0000 Alex SC wrote:

GreaterKCHomes wrote:
I get a call from one of my tenants at 3:17am on Christmas morning, so of course I'm thinking the absolute worst here. She tells me that someone tried to break in by kicking the front door in. So of course I ask her if everyone is alright, and her response was "We are fine, he's not". She tells me that…[Read more]

]]> bafe47565dfc0f99421579e25b651b13 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Funny Story... in the forum jbrogz wrote: So it seems https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405485-funny-story-2/#post-4661109 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:19:59 +0000 jbrogz wrote:
So it seems Santa doesnt come through the chimney anymore. Haha

Apparently not!

]]> 8e01736b972e7b3d277ee42a7be9cbcc GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum jayhinrichs wrote: been https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/page/2/#post-4658717 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:16:48 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
been there done that many times with uncleWhy is your closing agent just telling you about this so far down the track… Did the lien just pop up or has it been there a while.One thing I like about title insurance and closings on the West Coast the title plants are all digital and you have instant access to normal title…[Read more]

]]> 6939cb6c86b5dbb7d93b2c5b236e2d42 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic John T. Reed (JTR) in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405471-john-t-reed-jtr/#post-4660975 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:06:54 +0000 I would like to add my 2c on this as well.

I have considerably more admiration for those that have gotten “dirty”. There is no replacement for the knowledge you gain by doing it the real way. I have only listened to one “guru” and that was Carlton Sheets, selling his No Money Down programs. I will admit, I never bought the tapes, I actually found…[Read more]

]]> 825162d35da39a828de0218860069bca GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Airconditioner Cages - Atlanta in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405479-airconditioner-cages-atlanta/#post-4661054 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:17:29 +0000 worldinvestor wrote:

DHCP wrote:
That is a good point, WI.It is common in Atlanta for the CAC to be stolen. The property that I'm about to settle, its CAC was also stolen.I'm interested to hear the post of others about this also.

When you consider that each unit will cost you around $2600 and I believe somewhere Jay posted that within a 5…[Read more]

]]> 16614d5520172119bee19af46f881c16 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Am I delusional ? in the forum ads23syd wrote: I'm on a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405486-am-i-delusional/#post-4661111 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:26:33 +0000 ads23syd wrote:
I'm on a disability support  pension for a case of epilepsy I've had since birth and currently living in community housing, I have never had any loans in the past and dont have credit cards. I dont drive and am single with no children at 30yrs old. Am I delusional to think I may get a loan to get my own home?Cheers

If your in t…[Read more]

]]> 529c97a8dad22720cd7fec02a2f4b174 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic New Data...As Promised! All Utilities Paid vs Tenant Paid Utilities! It's Working! in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405088-new-data-as-promised-all-utilities-paid-vs-tenant-paid-utilities-its-working/#post-4658262 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:37:13 +0000 thecrest wrote:
Hi John.
That’s a very clever strategy.
It converts personal living expenses the tenant can’t claim on tax,
into expenses the landlord can claim.

Can someone familiar with Australian Tax Laws tell us if
there are any FBT implications in supplying “free” utilities to a tenant ?

What else can the landlord supply for the same…[Read more]

]]> eff1285e9c4db19c97db1931bc643487 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic New Data...As Promised! All Utilities Paid vs Tenant Paid Utilities! It's Working! in the forum The Update is In!!!! As https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405088-new-data-as-promised-all-utilities-paid-vs-tenant-paid-utilities-its-working/#post-4658260 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:47:25 +0000 The Update is In!!!!

As promised I will update all of you on the test property of paying all utilities…

I will say that this even surprised me, and it is now official! We will be paying all utilities for those owners who have authorized us to make the change. To date, we are in the process of converting 22 of our properties to all utilities…[Read more]

]]> 7608e1ac0bc988d50aa765dce3e64057 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum Say it ain't so! After a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/page/2/#post-4658715 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:51:49 +0000 Say it ain’t so!

After a wonderful holiday weekend, I receive an email from my closer ( god I love her), stating there was an IRS lien on this building for 175K! She has been in talks with the seller about what to do. The seller, in her words, does not seem to enthused to pay it off. I have not been contacted by the seller, YET!. I have a really…[Read more]

]]> 9f1561f1dbf602a92944b4e1e1ee45fe GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Suggestions Please! in the forum I have not tried those https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405457-suggestions-please-2/#post-4660798 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:42:59 +0000 I have not tried those specifically.

Looking for an accurate convention schedule for 12…

Thanks for the tip!

John

]]> 97867ff00f2c6565a9c66a1d08605d4f GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic soooo Who here ownes property in USA ? in the forum jayhinrichs https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404716-soooo-who-here-ownes-property-in-usa/page/7/#post-4655845 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:56:29 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:

GreaterKCHomes wrote:

jayhinrichs wrote:
The absolutly most risky US real estate investment is the Super high cap rate multi family properties in the bigger mid west cities of the US.— I don't know that I would neccesairly agree with this statement. The midwest is the best area to invest if you are looking for cash flow,…[Read more]

]]> a5f9f13356fdc0dc1de1a558682bbad6 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic soooo Who here ownes property in USA ? in the forum BuyLandOnLine https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404716-soooo-who-here-ownes-property-in-usa/page/7/#post-4655844 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:11:20 +0000 BuyLandOnLine wrote:
Thank-you John. Like most things, if your good at something it is easier. When I was an educator and counselor working with gang effected teenagers it was easy to get up for work and easy to feel good about what I did, the work…well, it was never easy but most of my college educated friends thought the job seemed…[Read more]

]]> 2858e31b35c67e29929ae713bb13f474 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic soooo Who here ownes property in USA ? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404716-soooo-who-here-ownes-property-in-usa/page/6/#post-4655839 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:14:15 +0000 BuyLandOnLine wrote:
I obviously don't see eye to eye with Jay, just read the most recent posts here, however, Kansas City, really, I own a lot there. The author unknown in the above wrote Property management is pretty easy for those that have the experience in dealing with tenants, and understand that you have to think like a tenant, not an…[Read more]

]]> c5c424f3c6e6e9273792bae3aa0192cf GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic soooo Who here ownes property in USA ? in the forum jayhinrichs wrote: The https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404716-soooo-who-here-ownes-property-in-usa/page/6/#post-4655837 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:34:07 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
The absolutly most risky US real estate investment is the Super high cap rate multi family properties in the bigger mid west cities of the US.— I don't know that I would neccesairly agree with this statement. The midwest is the best area to invest if you are looking for cash flow, always has been and always will be. The…[Read more]

]]> a32e7f6c396ba7b617b6ca5bb4bb0020 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/#post-4658714 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:23:44 +0000 I had a really good Friday.

My associates and I met with the City Planners to discuss some of their “wishes”, on this building.

It seems that they want us to conform to neighborhood preservation designs on this building. So we asked the obvious question, please explain.

They do not want window units facing Linwood (the main street in front of…[Read more]

]]> 6c888c5ea1dcd9d21293327cfaa86b71 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Share A Laugh. in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405220-share-a-laugh/#post-4659058 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:10:57 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
KC homes.I know you have put a lot of stats together that are very helpful for those investing in SFR rentals.What would you say is your average length of stay for your tenant's, I think this is a factor that folks would like to know and to put in their cash flow analysis, not including the unexpected vacancies from lack of…[Read more]

]]> a20a239bd175cd88e96c3ce12c681fbe GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Share A Laugh. in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405220-share-a-laugh/#post-4659056 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:57:11 +0000 KnoxOff wrote:
  John  are you sure your tennet  wasnt Egertis Butchee http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWojouNbl6Q&feature=relatedthe cars on fire and he parks it next to the petrol pump  

Wow.  What a great idea…see smoke out of your car, so let's pull over near a gas pump…And he's not insured….One has to wonder.

]]> cdb996a398297db36303907c12cd8ae4 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/#post-4658709 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:06:25 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
I just have to wonder what our audience thinks of these conversations.I have just got to think they have no clue as to what we are talking about.Tenants that trash units, Tenants that the US governement pays for their rent and they still trash the units…. Just think how RICH a country the US would be if we did not support…[Read more]

]]> e9c9791c77e89352f2d6afe99c14c472 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/#post-4658706 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:44:35 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
slum lord is the name of the last owner.what I have seen happen is after you get sick and tired of the tenants tearing your properties up you then just get calous and do as little as possible.In San Francisco we called them Projects pretty much 100% african americans and Mexicans. With average home prices in SF at 750k and…[Read more]

]]> 63630dd8da2833ea40f4cfcf0bd83b2d GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/#post-4658704 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:05:51 +0000 Alex SC wrote:
Well we looked at section 8 204 unit in Atlanta , think our client passes we so did we.Taking on a large head ache just don't have the stomach for it. Yes I like section 8 for cash flow on single family homes .Not sure if I am ready to tackle a big 204 unit head. Bank foreclosure. So looks like another investor lost on it already.…[Read more]

]]> 6a4c6991cd0cb37c7e33bb8507a954c5 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/#post-4658703 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:31:51 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
Mortality rate is very high for these props That's why apartments are rated in classes. If this apt in KC is so great why is it vacant and blighted one has to ask the question There was the day those props were transformed to lofts. But that was commercial to resi conversion not one landlord failing and another buying ones dre…[Read more]

]]> 6927f58a095e7f877aab24ce9b5f4528 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/#post-4658699 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:28:46 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
Most section 8 that I am aware of pay a more than market rents ergo that's why landlords wil take that caliber of renter not withstanding the payment directly from hud

Jay,Yes in most cases on typical renovated homes, Section 8 will pay more for that property. However on apartments,they will only pay $625 net or $833 gross if…[Read more]

]]> b453791e0c3abb53f6979f3b74a181b0 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Taking Opinions... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405162-taking-opinions/#post-4658697 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:51:43 +0000 Jay,I appreciate the feedback.Yea, we are not crazy about the Section 8 offer, as we can easily go 25-30% over what Section 8 would pay us to rent to open market tenants. They came into play when we were negotiating with the city on what our plans were. This building is in the midtown area, but it is surrounded by nothing but apartment buildings,…[Read more]

]]> 35c4a7a47e757de04206e5886d62dd90 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Where Did Your Return Go? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405137-where-did-your-return-go/#post-4658558 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:34:09 +0000 Alex SC wrote:
John how are you. Like wise the old tax man is coming. For sure after 3 years. So true.. Bottom line you can make and lose money in real estate. I am only 15 years in this business. I don't have the mortgage or bank back ground like others. I have purchased and rehabbed homes from $10k to $5m . Now not going to lie the higher…[Read more]

]]> 3ed045cb69c2b482353b76e82824a82d GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Where Did Your Return Go? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405137-where-did-your-return-go/#post-4658556 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:43:04 +0000 Alex SC wrote:
Quick investment thoughts Newer homes 3 bed 2 bath or larger = future appreciation ( speculation of course ) good cash flow less headaches Older investment homes = Great cash flow , higher turn overs and more head aches. Not always….I  do deal with both types of these investment  homes( for my own portfolio and our clients )  bu…[Read more]

]]> 6228129c0c335ee91e091e7e6bcaa08a GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Where Did Your Return Go? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405137-where-did-your-return-go/#post-4658552 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:31:03 +0000 baruchmax wrote:
Hi John, Good post. I have some comments. 1) Property Management – Property Management is a necessary evil for long distance property owners. The simple fact is no one will care about your property as much as you would, but you have to have a property manager involved if you own a property overseas. The best thing to do is find…[Read more]

]]> 78fdb5112d5a219dcd8cfcf5cf5ed155 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Finding a good Realtor and Property Manager in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404970-finding-a-good-realtor-and-property-manager/#post-4657414 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:20:28 +0000 Elle Dee Esse wrote:
Thanks John, that is helpful. So just to get my head straight the steps I should take go something like this:-First decide which state I want to invest in before setting up the accounting requirements as these will be dependant on state law?If I get an LLC this is a one time only procedure or is one needed for every…[Read more]

]]> 562714995113a033701f16c5f287e61e GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Finding a good Realtor and Property Manager in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404970-finding-a-good-realtor-and-property-manager/#post-4657412 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:16:32 +0000 Elle Dee Esse wrote:
Hi, I am just starting out in getting a feel for the US market and understanding some of the terminology in listings. Can someone please tell me what is a Fannie Mae HomePath property? I gather Fannie Mae was one of the big financial institutions that collapsed – is this correct?Can someone also tell me what the tax…[Read more]

]]> 0421273a65ef884ca232fa0a372869c5 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic What would you have done? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405014-what-would-you-have-done-3/#post-4657784 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:20:09 +0000 Xdrew,I appreciate your comments, though would disagree with the fact that I was crying. I walk away from far more deals than I ever proceed with, because I won't enter into a deal where the federal government (EPA), will get involved. Dealing with city government is sometimes enough to drive the normal person crazy, it's a whole new level of…[Read more]

]]> 8d519d28de463262ec678be68f26b5d9 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic The 10 Emptiest US Cities - Report from CNBC.com in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405011-the-10-emptiest-us-cities-report-from-cnbc-com/#post-4657772 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:11:40 +0000 Alex,I agree with you 110%, this report means nothing to me. I would love to be able to interview the reporter and ask them the following questions, and hear their answers.1. How did you arrive at the rental vacancy rate? In KC you mention that in the 2nd quarter of 2010, the RVR in KC was @ 17%. The issue here is, you never explained the most…[Read more]

]]> 3e9eb9afd26746a9796e94c5dba9589f GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Finding a good Realtor and Property Manager in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404970-finding-a-good-realtor-and-property-manager/#post-4657405 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:35:22 +0000 baruchmax wrote:
Jane, I am glad you found the information useful. Good luck in your search. Make sure you do all the due diligence. Below are some of the things I consider in my purchase of investment property, I hope you find this helpful: 1) Does the property appear to be in a safe neighborhood? What is the condition of the other houses on…[Read more]

]]> 00dac7001f83126b2ec567a3fc96441a GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic USA Property Management...The Real Truth Part 6....FINAL! in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404895-usa-property-management-the-real-truth-part-6-final/#post-4656961 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:23:05 +0000 Portpirate wrote:
Just a question to the Americans. In Australia, we have a RTA. Rental tenancies authority. This is a government dept which looks after tenancy matters, disputes, etc and also holds all bonds, usually 1 months rent, until the end of the tenancy. The property manager signs off on a form that the home is undamaged, etc and the…[Read more]

]]> 4d9143e6334cd588d8f580879072b754 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic USA Property Management...The Real Truth Part 6....FINAL! in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404895-usa-property-management-the-real-truth-part-6-final/#post-4656958 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:55:27 +0000 lawsjs wrote:
GKCH, See, in Australia we still (mostly) live in a world where people treat people as people. It just doesn't happen like that (the US) over here. The biggest single problem with Aus guys doing business in the US is that it is based on a philosophy of 'if I rip the next guy off I have done well'. I operate in the US successfully,…[Read more]

]]> 5c60feaaa3312d7ace25320551bd4cd5 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic USA Property Management...The Real Truth Part 6....FINAL! in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404895-usa-property-management-the-real-truth-part-6-final/#post-4656952 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:05:09 +0000 Alex,Very well said, and I thank you again for the kind words.John

]]> c1439958fad776a4612778da1d763305 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic USA Property Management...The Real Truth Part 5 in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404817-usa-property-management-the-real-truth-part-5/#post-4656447 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:03:37 +0000 Jay & Alex,I appreciate your kind words.John

]]> 08fee154c86d860302280bc03be8ac16 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Rehab Tips in the forum Trent, It is a great way to https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404890-rehab-tips/#post-4656907 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:36:46 +0000 Trent,It is a great way to finish a wall and create that modern look. The technique is known as "knock-down", and if you can find a skilled sheet rock man/woman, it looks simply amazing. When done correctly, it literally makes a house look 40 years younger, when combined with ceiling fans, new carpet (or finished hardwoods) things of this nature.…[Read more]

]]> 98b38db9830005b1253155db867888f5 GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic The Reality of US Banking...As I See It. in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404822-the-reality-of-us-banking-as-i-see-it/#post-4656481 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:10:35 +0000 HighIncomeProperty wrote:
KC Homes,You make some valid points – we do exactly that for our investors, we buy homes, rehab them, and resell them to local home buyers rather than to investors. The market times vary widely as far as 2011 is concerned for us – from just days up to 6-7 months. Financing is harder than it was back in the day,…[Read more]

]]> 184b1c087967193eafea64264409185c GreaterKCHomes replied to the topic Hmmm I wonder how MyUSA, HouseBuyersUSA, 21st Century Property, 888 Real Estate get their property? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404824-hmmm-i-wonder-how-myusa-housebuyersusa-21st-century-property-888-real-estate-get-their-property/#post-4656490 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:29:40 +0000 For my 2 cents if it's wanted.The best way to eliminate "brokers", is simply to check the owner of the property, and get it from them. Most major counties in the US, have websites that are completely free so you can find out who the owner is of any property. As a side note, the state of California does NOT give out owner information on their…[Read more]

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