Posted by JoeKaiser on March 14, 2002 at 18:01:41:
I wouldn’t think this would be anything more than a long long shot. Empty and overgrown, I’d say go track him down, but if he’s still in there, that’s too thin for me.
You don’t want your approach to be “would you be willing to sell.” Who does that empower? Not you, that’s for sure. You need to set things up so they’re approaching you with, “would you be willing to buy” kind of indicators.
Joe
Hey JoeK what should we say? - Posted by Michael
Posted by Michael on March 14, 2002 at 14:25:29:
JoeK and others,
My buddy has finally started listening to my plans about REI. I guess I don’t need a partner but I think it would help motivation wise. Anyway, after he pointed out this house that he has noticed we’re starting to get fired up about this property. It’s in a very nice neighborhood, we both grew up around there. This house is great it’s just that you wouldn’t believe how run down it is. It’s really a shame.
My question is what do we say to the owners? I’m thinking about knocking on the door and asking if they would be willing to sell. What have I got to lose? Someone had done that to my father years ago, and he was flattered.
Also, I realize that just because the house is run down, it doesn’t mean they are motivated right (price/terms)?
Is it realistic to have our business based on targeting ugly, undervalued properties that we rehab using financing and gain profit on that spread? Or is that to thin?
If the deals are scrutinized, I think there’s money here.