Real Estate?

[tooldini]

I have a question that someone may be able to help me with. I will be a licensed real estate agent in about 1 month and wondered how many people actually look for a home specifically involving the growing and use of medical marijuana. I was thinking that this could be a niche market for me. Any thoughts on this?

[Wild Bill]

Judging from the number of grow stores and the number of customers in each one whenever I've been in them I would think it would be a demographic to go after.

[tooldini]

Great idea wild bill. It has been harder than I would have thought to get thru this real estate course lol

[trichcycler]

excellent niche !  I bet Colorado would be a nice place to have ready to go grow rooms within a home?  High Times classifieds lists dozens all over the country, with snappy descriptions of their sometimes hidden grow rooms, greenhouses etc.

I've run into some grow houses(obvious ones for sale) and know that grow disclosure  is supposed to be made when selling  one. The whole mold thing is a signature form now, like a leaky roof, or flooding basement in the home for sale. I'm not real sure why folks would leave their ductwork and hoses behind but guessing they were rentals, with unhappy landlords now.

 

Go get em, I wish you luck in the industry, it seems to be picking up quickly.

[Hydraulic Jack]

Ahem.....Associate.....LOL   I had my associate license years ago....It's all about using the correct word taking the test...You only need 75% to pass but that means you can get 25 questions wrong...HJ

Edited January 13, 2014 by Hydro Jack

[Kingdiamond]

Im currently looking for a 2nd home here in Redford to move my grow into once I find the right spot it will be alarmed and fortified I simply do not have enough space here for what I want to do.

[Wild Bill]

I'm sure most grow stores would let you post notices that you specialized in that type of property. You could probably even advertise on this site.

Edited January 13, 2014 by Wild Bill

[tooldini]

thanks Grassmatch I am kinda excited but I know it will be kinda difficult for a bit.

[tooldini]

Hydro jack I am at the final exam stage thru my online course I need 80% then I can take the state test. They word the question really tricky like I got 72% last time I took it but know I have to pass with in 2 weeks.

[tooldini]

good luck King hope you find a good one    and wildbill I would think most stores would have a place to at least drop some cards off

[pergamum362]

Im still in the market for a new rental

[tooldini]

I need to licensed soon

[Highlander]

excellent niche !  I bet Colorado would be a nice place to have ready to go grow rooms within a home?  High Times classifieds lists dozens all over the country, with snappy descriptions of their sometimes hidden grow rooms, greenhouses etc.

I've run into some grow houses(obvious ones for sale) and know that grow disclosure  is supposed to be made when selling  one. The whole mold thing is a signature form now, like a leaky roof, or flooding basement in the home for sale. I'm not real sure why folks would leave their ductwork and hoses behind but guessing they were rentals, with unhappy landlords now.

 

Go get em, I wish you luck in the industry, it seems to be picking up quickly.

 

Can you expound on this?  What are the official legal requirements for disclosing a current/former house where MMJ was grown?

Edited January 13, 2014 by Highlander

[t-pain]

@tooldini , just remember that the feds have laws against shops or services that promote or aid illegal activities.

 

its the reason why smoke shops sell "tobacco water pipes" and grow stores refrain from using the word "marihuana".

 

just something to think about (and read up on). good luck to ya!

Edited January 13, 2014 by t-pain

[tooldini]

T-pain I figured there would be some legalities that may come up. I really wasn't planning on promoting myself as the marijuana guy lol but figured there are probably plenty of people that may want a certain type of home, location, interior layout etc that may be of use to a legal patient

[shishka]

@tooldini , just remember that the feds have laws against shops or services that promote or aid illegal activities.

 

its the reason why smoke shops sell "tobacco water pipes" and grow stores refrain from using the word "marihuana".

 

just something to think about (and read up on). good luck to ya!

That kind of vagueness seems to have vanished when the mmj laws took effect. At least around me if you don't have help that know how to grow cannabis you won't be in business long. It's freely out in the open.

 

No one has to talk tomatoes anymore lol.

[tooldini]

your probably right Shiska but still maybe not shout out everywere  LOL

[abe supercro]

besides a basement, what else are prospective medical growers looking for when purchasing or renting a home?

[t-pain]

no neighbors

proper 220v wiring

glass greenhouse facing south

nice ventilation

county that supports mmj

 

probably some other stuff.

[tooldini]

Actually T-pain has it but I would like to know some more. Basically anything that would make it easy for them to be able to move right in and be comfortable and not have to worry so much. I need a nice list of MMJ friendly counties or neighborhoods

[JKAJR]

Not Livonia...lol

[pergamum362]

No nieghbors and a basement would be enough for me.

[trichcycler]

I'm no real estate agent, and have only second hand knowledge from a disclosure form I would have had to sign if  I purchased said property. It stated that a room was used to grow, and was evident and acceptable, indemnify, blah, blah. There was small print in the section with law,rules,epa, real estate agent, blah, blah. could have been made up by the agents themselves?  maybe, doubt it though. I have heard rumble of insurance inspections of homes are taking place, but not necessarily caring about grows, until they do, when they see funny biz in the grow room, like fire, mold, water, humidity issues capable of lessening the value of your home. no inspections here yet, and I grow separate from my home, whew!

Can you expound on this?  What are the official legal requirements for disclosing a current/former house where MMJ was grown?

[tooldini]

They may do insurance inspection and it would be a good idea to have seller clean up the room even if buyer is aware.

[tooldini]

Pergamum what county are you in or wanting to move to?