New figures offered further evidence of a California exodus, showing an increasing number of people moved out of the Golden State in 2020. Moving company U-Haul ranked California dead last on its list of state growth, giving it the distinction as the state with the steepest migration out. The study said that California ranked last by a wide […]
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Rehabber Pitfalls
While TV glorifies rehabbed houses and most people can do it; not everyone will do it successfully A 30 minute TV show makes it look all too easy. Buy a property, fix it up and put it on market and watch the offers line up. If you have ever renovated a house before you know […]
Spring Time brings new beginnings!
The major frost/freeze is gone the trees and flowers are starting to bloom. It’s time to wipe out cobwebs and do spring cleaning. To save money and prevent unwanted repairs on AC units check coils and clean or replace filters. A little maintenance will prevent the unit from working harder than it should to keep […]
The dangers of not having permits
Investors are always on the lookout for creative ways to maximize profits and cash flow. With the right improvements every house has the potential to make money. Cutting corners and doing unpermitted improvements can cause a lot of trouble for investors. In their quest for properties investors sometimes acquire properties with illegal improvements. On the […]
Wholesaling…why it isn’t a deal
When we first start out as investors, it sounds so magical and easy. Step 1 locate a property or a wholesaler who can bring deals to you. You think ” OK” and so the journey begins. Soon the reality of investing hits you as realize that step 1 is harder than anticipated. Wholesalers can sometimes […]
4 Ways to Winterize Your Real Estate Investment
The weather outside may not be frightful yet, but it certainly will be soon. Smart real estate investors should take advantage of the mild temperatures to get their homes ready for the snow and ice. Here are four ways to make sure your real estate investment stays cozy and safe all winter long. 1) Tune […]
How to determine the value of a Property?
Real Estate is a numbers game. Sticking to your numbers is very important and knowing, that if the numbers don’t work, you will have to walk away from that property no matter how much you love it. Quickly analyzing data of a new property is critical in helping you move forward. Valuation of a property […]
How to Fix a property that is not selling
Sometimes, even though the market is strong, your property may not sell. As you watch the news or follow real estate data you will see that there are still a lot of places where real estate is in high demand. Your market may be flooded with buyers;but, it doesn’t mean your property will fly […]
Outdoor Home Improvements
With spring weather coming our way soon. Outdoor home improvements can provided increase pleasure in your home and as well as possibly boosting the value. Outdoor spaces need to create beauty and be functional as well. Savvy investors and homeowners alike are upgrading and Renovating outdoor living areas; but, are these improvements worth the investment? When […]
Remodeling your home: Do you need a permit?
In the remodeling business there are some items that do not require a permit. Many real estate investors will sabotage their business by ignoring this piece of paper and proceeding forward, thinking that they will save some money. Proceeding without knowing when it is or isn’t appropriate to get a permit could cost the investor […]