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If you want to be a successful real estate investor, there may be no more important skill-set than knowing how to find motivated sellers. If there’s one area that differentiates the struggling investor from the elite redeveloper, it may not be talent, money, or personality, but rather a system for finding motivated sellers.   Without […]

There are numerous qualities in a house that buyers should consider before making an offer. Each homebuyer is different, so finding the right home for you will require you to consider what you are looking for. Consider these elements of a home before making your decision:   Location Size Bedrooms Bathrooms Kitchen layout Appliances Age […]

When mulling over the things to consider when buying a house, the process can become increasingly daunting. There are, after all, a lot of things to consider when buying a home. For starters, American economists have scrutinized mortgage interest rates ever since the housing recovery started to gain traction. When it came to buying a […]

If you are one of the countless home buyers who reach the end of escrow only to encounter an onslaught of taxes and fees, you have most likely wondered how to avoid closing costs. Representing an additional percentage of the purchase price, closing costs can undoubtedly have a dampening effect on the excitement of buying […]

If you’re getting ready for the home selling process, then more likely than not, you have been through the home buying process at least once before. If you were surprised by the complexity of the buying process, then this should serve as fair warning that the home selling process will not be any easier. On […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has left millions of people stressed over their finances. The unemployment claims have passed 40 million as more people find themselves in need of assistance. The challenges brought about by the pandemic are evidence that we need to figure out our finances. We need solutions that will cushion us from joblessness.    […]

We expected to hit the ground running on Day 1. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the owner was not comfortable with us entering the property until they moved out. We were planning on starting inspections, running permits, and taking measurements while the owner moved out. We ended up having to wait over a month and until […]

You’ve come a long way, but now it’s time to sell your house. This means cleaning the house and prepping it for staging. Staging gives potential buyers an idea of how they can efficiently use the available space of a property. Stage the bathroom, master bedroom, kitchen, and living room. Give them an idea of […]

Mold may be hiding in your home when you least expect it. For mold to live and grow, there needs to be a damp and usually dark and unexposed surface. Mold may be hiding in a closet behind clothes you rarely touch, or behind a dresser, you haven’t moved away from the wall in years. […]

When in the trenches of the actual rehab, you will encounter five different (but important) stages: Demolition and trash cleanup: Removal of damaged items (walls, floors, toilets, piping, etc). Outside cleanup would include dead trees, bushes, fences, decks, etc. Foundation and framing issues: This stage takes care of the skeleton of the house. HVAC, plumbing, […]