Need advice on finding a good RE agent to buy and mortgage lender

[joec]

No idea on the airport stuff, but IMO, looking daily is just a waste of time. Maybe with kids, I don’t like to use my time that way and thought when I was house searching, all the open houses, driving around, checking new listing daily was just a drag…also, supply is very low in general (we’re talking 1-2 months here vs. normally 6 months+).

If you’re “hoping” for a good deal, it’ll never happen. You’re better off making friends with real estate people who really know their area/stuff (maybe some airport area person who does 90% of the biz in that type?) and have them contact you.

Good deals usually won’t even be posted so unless you have an in, you won’t get those I don’t think without contacts or watching it daily.

I suppose my TL:DR of this idea is:
You can watch it all you want, but nothing will happen so it’s all a waste of time.

[mixxalot]

As a pilot the way to go since I work from home is an airpark home! I found a few for under 500k that come with land, a big home, hangar and private airstrip access. Hangars rent for $500+ here in California so it saves money as a pilot who flies for fun.

[Hobie]

Hey Mix: Do you have a plane? Whatcha got??

I think not based on your posts. If you do, how about Anza??? Az is a great option of you rent. Lots of options.

Put the $$ in the plane not the house if you are single 😉

Georgia has some nice houses on airstrips.

[Coronita]

I envy all you lucky people who have good vision that can fly….. 🙂 …..Dumb question. What exactly is a house with an airplane hanger look like ?

[Hobie]

Normal house with a giant garage at the back! Taxi out to adjacent runway.

https://www.contigorealty.com/info/display.php?mls=5318007

This listing has good photos and there are cheaper options.

http://www.stellarairpark.org/

[Coronita]

[quote=Hobie]Normal house with a giant garage at the back! Taxi out to adjacent runway.

https://www.contigorealty.com/info/display.php?mls=5318007
[/quote]

Yup, I definitely picked the wrong career, lol

The caption of the above house should be

“Honey, I’m leaving you the Lambo so you can go to Yoga and run your errands today. I’m taking the plane to work….”

Except, I wouldn’t mind being the one going to Yoga.

[quote]

This listing has good photos and there are cheaper options.

http://www.stellarairpark.org/%5B/quote%5D

That’s pretty awesome.

[flyer]

Have friends who live at various airparks around the country–Stellar being one of them. Similar to people we know who enjoy living near their boats–think Coronado Cays here–and many places in FL.

We prefer keeping things separate, but most people who purchase their homes in these type of locations really enjoy those lifestyles, and if that’s what the OP wants, I’m sure he’ll be very happy with his decision.

[mixxalot]

Right now I just rent at Plus One Flyers. However, that said, I did fly a Yak 52 this weekend which was great fun! I am planning to get the airpark home first then the plane. Easier to swing the finances this method in best tax situation. Hangars are SUPER expensive here in San Diego to rent like 500+ per month so this is great way to go to get the hangar and airport included.

[mixxalot]

Something like this:

http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/Residential/Florida/989591.html

They sell between 300K and up. Cheap compared to San Diego or bay area real estate!

[bewildering]

I do not see the attraction. How much is maintenance on a plane? Fuel? Landing fees? Also, when you need to go buy some groceries, where is the nearest store? IF you feel like a drink or dinner, where is the nearest nice restaurant or bar? Can you get a UberAir home? How do your friends pop round to visit? Do your kids get homeschooled?

If you fly to San Diego I guess you will land at Montgomery Field, which is miles from the beaches or anything. In fact, does it cost money to store a car at Montgomery Field?

It honestly sounds like some prepper fantasy. Most people want to stay closer to civilization. Humans are nothing by themselves.

[Coronita]

[quote=bewildering]I do not see the attraction. How much is maintenance on a plane? Fuel? Landing fees? Also, when you need to go buy some groceries, where is the nearest store? IF you feel like a drink or dinner, where is the nearest nice restaurant or bar? Can you get a UberAir home? How do your friends pop round to visit? Do your kids get homeschooled?

If you fly to San Diego I guess you will land at Montgomery Field, which is miles from the beaches or anything. In fact, does it cost money to store a car at Montgomery Field?

It honestly sounds like some prepper fantasy. Most people want to stay closer to civilization. Humans are nothing by themselves.[/quote]

Different strokes for different folks….
You would understand if flying is your hobby, enjoyment.

Similar concept, different type of machine…

The Thermal Club

http://www.theagencyre.com/new-developments/thermal-club/

If I could, I would. Because you only live once.

[HLS]

I’m not here to get leads but I don’t turn anybody away if I can help.

I have worked with about 100 Piggs from this site over the years, many were lurkers and not posters, but I’ve worked with plenty of active posters also.

I’m licensed for real estate and mortgages, and also a Realtor for anywhere in CA.
Commissions can be negotiated depending on the work/liability involved.

I’ve never pushed anyone to buy a house OR told them it was a good investment.
Around the peak I talked people out of buying houses and I don’t know anyone who wasn’t thankful for that as well as coaching people through foreclosures.

I do it because I enjoy it, not because I have to.
Consultations via phone are always free and I’m happy to take calls whenever I can, 7 days a week about purchasing OR refinancing so you can understand your options and that it’s not just about the payment, it’s really about the rate and what you will pay in interest.

I’ve been a property owner & landlord for over 30 years and have seen a lot of crazy situations.
I see it from both sides.

Qualifying for loans is idiotic but that’s the way it is.
It can be easier for someone with a 620 credit score to qualify with 3.50 % down than it is for someone with an 800 credit score and 50% down if they can’t show income properly.

There are things that some people can do IN ADVANCE to make it easier to qualify for a purchase loan. When they call me with 30 days to close it’s too late for advance planning and stuck with ‘what is’

If you’d like to chat, just send me a message.
there’s a few things that you can do ahead of time, the rates will be whatever they are at the time you are ready to buy. Sheldon

[mixxalot]

Correct most lenders want:

– 2 years+ of stable income on tax returns
– current employment in same field 2+ years
– FICO above 720+ score
– at least 10-20% down payment
– at least 6 months cash reserves

[mixxalot]

You have to take a discovery flight and see for yourself! Go fly acrobatic rolls in a Pitts or Yak and experience what a roller coaster will never provide or real thrills.

Landing fees? This isn’t Europe so few airports have them and if you buy fuel usually they waive them. Catalina is the only place that has one I am aware of and Santa Barbara waives it when you buy fuel.

Plenty of airports have restaurants on the field or close by. When I flew to Santa Barbara the restaurant was a five minute walk from the airport and the food was fresh seafood with ocean views! So far most places have food nearby. I have a folding bicycle that I take with me to ride into town. Not sure about uberair. I don’t have kids but home schooling could work if I did. There are many small airports all over San Diego like Palomar near Carlsbad, Brown Field by Chula Vista, Gillespie field in El Cajon/Santee and you can land at a big San Diego international which is right by down town and the beach areas.

Flying isn’t cheap but if you have a business that can help with costs. I don’t spend much on food, clothing or entertainment so planes are my things.

[flyer]

Along with real estate and other business interests, I’m an airline pilot, and having aviation businesses can also be a great write off against other income.

We’ve had several over the years in which we lease back our planes and helos to schools, etc., and are still able to use them ourselves at very little cost.

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