Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Investor Club

Inspector recommendation

  • 08 Nov 2012 2:46 PM
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    Message # 1132960
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    We're making an offer on our first investment property later today (whoohoo!).  Assuming our offer is accepted, I intend to order and inspection and to shadow the inspector to learn a few things -- about the house, AND the inspection process.

    My agent has a few recommended inspectors.  But since y'all have proven to be such a great resource, I thought I'd ask here too:  anyone have a home inspector you would recommend -- one that would allow me to walk through the inspection with them?

    Thanks in advance.
  • 09 Nov 2012 4:24 AM
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    Reply # 1133376 on 1132960
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    Rick,

    The guy I like to recommend to new investors for this sort of thing is Kent Keith (http://www.fortworthinspector.com).

    -Greg

    Greg Wilson
    The Real Estate Investment Mentor
  • 12 Nov 2012 9:36 AM
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    Reply # 1135371 on 1132960
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    Thanks, Greg.  Looks like our best and final offer was refused.  The hunt continues...
  • 13 Nov 2012 2:15 AM
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    Reply # 1136155 on 1132960
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    Keep swinging.

    When I was first starting I got to make 103 "No" offers before they took #104.

    -Greg

    Greg Wilson
    The REI Mentor
  • 13 Nov 2012 9:57 AM
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    Reply # 1136347 on 1132960
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    Rick, you took the most important step a Real Estate Investor can take. You Made an Offer!!
    That “No” means you are one offer closer to getting a “Yes”. You my friend are on your way to that first payday as a Real Estate Investor. Keep making those offers!
  • 14 Nov 2012 11:15 AM
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    Reply # 1137421 on 1132960
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    Thanks...  I definitely appreciate the encouragement.  I can't help wondering if I wasn't a bit too obstinate in my negotiations.  But I fear overpaying much more than I fear passing on a deal.  We'll get there.  We're fortunate in that we are under no pressure to close a deal beyond what we put on ourselves.

    Sure seems like then inventory has dried up in the last six months or so...
  • 14 Nov 2012 12:52 PM
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    Reply # 1137495 on 1132960
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    Two things to remember about Real Estate Investing:|

    (1) You make your profit when you buy.

    (2) The deal of a lifetime comes every week in Real Estate.

    Keep your forward motion going. You are doing good!

     
  • 15 Nov 2012 4:50 AM
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    Reply # 1138198 on 1132960
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    Hi, Rick~ I'd like to recommend Danny Smith @ Semper Fi Home Inspections. 
    He's in Ft. Worth and "investor-friendly." 
    His number: 682-351-2267 (Mention my name). 
    Congrats on your 1st offer!
  • 15 Nov 2012 9:54 AM
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    Reply # 1138334 on 1132960
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    Kat, I agree with you about Danny Smith with Semper Fi Home Inspection. Danny is a great inspector. Many of our buyers have used Danny.
    Rick
  • 15 Nov 2012 6:07 PM
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    Reply # 1138625 on 1132960
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    Thanks, Kat.  He's in my Address Book now!
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