Patrick Walker

Hello again R. I just read RJ’s post and I need to be sure you and all others get the FULL picture on investing in real estate. 1st I’d like to make it 100% clear that I do not represent buyers or sellers in ANY real estate deals. I am an unbiased licensed REALTOR advisor. What I do is research the area you would like to buy, sell or invest on the REALTOR MLS system and find the agents that ARE getting top results. I find the competent agents in your area of interest. I charge you nothing. It’s a FREE service to the client.

With that said I strongly advise you to research real estate investing as much as possible. RJ said that that home would “never be income generating unless you put a large chunk down “That is a very dangerous way to look at it. Are there better investments out there? Very possible in fact very likely if you look in the right places and are willing to do the necessary work to make it a great deal. That is not the point here. It’s the advice that you should not put a “Large chunk down” that you need to be aware of. That is the type of thinking that got us into the financial mess the country is in now. Don’t take my word for it. I recommend you look and highly respected financial advisors like Dave Ramsey to see what he says about financing real estate as an investment. Not only should you put a good chunk down but you should always put 100% down and only do that if you have ZERO personal debt to begin with. Do it any other way and you are moving in to the world of HIGH RISK investing and I do not advise my clients to go there. I also don’t recommend flipping. If you’re buying real estate you should pay CASH and plan for it to be in your investment portfolio for the LONG term.

I hope this helps. Please look up Dave Ramsey to see more from a trusted financial advisor. Do not invest in something without knowing exactly what you are getting yourself into. Don’t take your Realtors advice alone. Good luck and feel free to ask other questions. - Thu Oct 9 2008, 08:24

I have a home that will soon be listed that has a lease through June 2008 at $1375 per month. The home has been recently updated and foundation is clean with eng. report and inspections. The tenants are pet and smoke free. Let me know if you have interest and I will bypass the MLS listing. Will be listed at $149500 with a market value between $155k and $165K. 4 bed 2 bath 2 car gar. single level home. - Tue Jun 26 2007, 12:59

I would be happy to help you with this home in any way I can. Feel free to call or email me so I can get some more details and then I will be able to find some options. - Tue Jul 10 2007, 13:26

Hello Charlotte,

I work in the Dallas Metro Plex and am a Realtor that specializes in selling homes with swimming pools. I can set you up on an email program were you would have old and new listings in the area you are looking sent to you as soon as they hit the MLS system. As a member of The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals through my company SwimCo LLC (Used to support my real estate business) I can help you in ways no other agent can. Call or visit my web site for details. Good luck!!! - Tue Jul 10 2007, 12:25

Hello Frank,

I am not sure if you have found what you are looking for yet but I would be happy to help in any way I can. I am a Realtor that Specializes in selling home with Swimming Pools. I can help you in ways you might not realize and would be happy to show you how with no obligation. Feel free to look me up at http://www.DallasTexasHomeValue.com buying a home with a bad pool can be a nightmare. I make sure it is not and you get what you need to make it as enjoyable as possible and at the same time minimize you long-term expenses. Looking forward to talking with you.

Pat - Tue Jun 26 2007, 12:52