After working in Jackson, MS for over 5 years as an out of state investor, you can only imagine how I've ran across every slick back southerner in the state. This list has been complied and will be regularly updated for the best interest of all bona fide real estate investors. The individuals listed have not performed the duties outlined in their service contract, took the rehab money and disappeared, or sold us money pits and are no where to be found. Don't get burned by these guys, we already did so hopefully the next guy doesn't have to loose their shirt. Do not trust these companies or men as far as you can throw them. I hope this list helps you avoid the bad seeds of the area. There are great opportunities, but you must be taken care of, because the wrong neighborhood, in Jackson, well let's just say it gets very "hood". Please revisit frequently to check for updates, PEOPLE TO AVOID IN JACKSON, MS!
1. Brad Miller, owner of Home Solutions of Jackson, Inc,
aka Miller Development LLC
665 S. Pear Orchard
Ridgeland, MS 39157
***comes off very clean cut and nice and honest. Rushes you through deals, tries to sell you bulk more than one at once. Claims he has a great rehab team that can do the work for you if you want. This is how he gets money on the sale and then get's paid on the rehab. Only to find out that he cut major rehab corners, and will not stand by his work. We were fined by the electric company because he had the utilities on illegally at the home. Don't get burned, by this one.
aka Bargain Properties, LLC
***wholesaler who sells you properties that are in horrible condition. He will estimate 5-8k in repairs, only for the home to need 20K+ because of issues he should have disclosed. Then will not answer your calls, to discuss. He will say the home is in a decent area, only to find out that you are in the "hood".
3. Tommy Smith , owner TNT Investments,
1009 Dorgan Street,
**sent rehab photos of another property. didn't do any of the work on the investment home they claimed to have done. we had to hire another team to redo the entire home. Spent twice as much on that project.
4. Tarrish Rivers, owner Rivers Pest Control, 7675 Clinton-Tinnin Road, Clinton, MS 39056
**never actually exterminated or treated the property. Took cash and ran.
5. Charles Denson, owner
** gives out home inspections that lie. We rec'd a clean report, 2 mths after purchase, roof, chiminey, etc fell apart!!
Most of these guys change the names of their companies every few years, to keep the law suits away. I will keep you posted on their ever changing mask.
