Doug Voss's (bluedog1987) Blog

KC Improved HomeBuyers LLC is currently looking for a 20-100 unit Multi-Family property to purchase.  Ideally we are interested in C class properties in larger metro areas in the Midwest.  Brokers bring your problem properties with value-added opportunity.  Prefer not to see run-down 100% vacant ...

Fabulous Bungalow!  Kansas City, KansasInvestor/Owner.  Home has been completely renovated including new Electrical, HVAC, refurbished hardwood floors, new tile surrounding bathtub, new 40gal water heater, new carpet in bedrooms, new vinyl flooring in Kitchen, Dining and Bathroom. Basement painte...

I had a caller today that wants to sell their home and doesnt have much time to act.  They have a balloon payment due in May of $16,500 and they have no money.  I was somewhat dismayed when I asked if they wanted to list their home with me, She said no.  They are trying to FSBO it.  I then asked ...

KC Improved HomeBuyersWhat's with the "IMPROVED"?  According to my MS WORD© Encarta Dictionary it means: in a better or more valuable condition.We buy distressed foreclosure properties in the inner urban core of Kansas City and invest in the property to transform it into a better and more valuabl...

I am a newly licensed REALTOR(R).  I work and live in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.  Prior to getting involved in Real Estate I spent 20 years in Commercial General Contracting as a Project Manager.  KC has not been without it's share of up and down swings in the Real Estate market, which th...

Many First-Time-Homebuyers don't really understand what they can afford and also don't understand how their credit situation truly affects their ability to buy.  I deal with quite a few lower income clients and they ALL want MORE than they can afford.  They usually don't have much money saved up ...

I have a Wholesale Property in Kansas City MO.  It's a 2/1 with Full Basement, approx. 1124 sf, steel siding, wheelchair accessible.  Needs about $20,000 to fully renovate.  Will sell for $23,000.$65,000   ARV$43,000   All In$22,000   Equity after fixup66% LTVRent for $650/moCash Flow Potential  ...

I want to send out a WARM Welcome to anyone who is interested in posting Real Estate Investment OPPORTUNITIES in major Midwestern US Cities.  PLEASE, anyone who has opportunities in the following cities and any others, post your items here:KANSAS CITYOKLAHOMA CITYDALLASCHICAGOTULSAST. LOUISAny Ot...

Today I had a caller ask me if I would be interested in buying a house that had 4 lots with it in the inner city (Kansas City, KS) for $1000.  Naturally I perked up a bit.  She said that she is moving out of town and needed to sell it before she leaves next week.  Well...I drove to the property t...

I can't believe how many investors I have talked to in the last few weeks that are trying to unload thier cashflowing property in KC.  Most of them have ben having trouble selling and many are stuck in high interest construction loans unable to refinance out due to the recent tightening of lendin...