Rehabbing houses is an investment strategy that combines construction, finance, home maintenance and interior design to achieve the highest return investments. It is a smart way to earn passive income and expand your investment portfolio. Rehabbing has incredible benefits, but also comes with risks. Here are six common remodeling mistakes and how to avoid them. […]
Category Archives: Home Remodeling
Building a New Home vs Buying an Existing Home
Are you thinking about buying your next dream home, but struggling with the idea of building a new home vs buying an existing home? Here is a list of some pros and cons of each to help make the decision a little easier for you. Pros of Building a New Home Full Customization If you […]
How to Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint
Homeowners today have the ability to reduce their carbon footprint with a combination of simple changes, modern tech, and practical green tips. The US’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a carbon footprint as “The total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere each year by a person, family, building, organization, or company.” […]
Flipping Homes: Fast Decisions with Cost Averaging
Using Cost Averaging to Make Quick Decisions Flipping homes: fast decisions with cost averaging will provide you with quick tips on how to find the right “deal”, when looking to invest in real estate. To find one good buy, you often need to go through dozens of homes. Also, you must act fast, or you […]
Investing in Real Estate – The Reality
I am often frustrated by books and seminars that make real estate investing sound easy. I love real estate, and have built a wonderful life through investing in real estate. However, it is not easy. Success in anything is never easy. It takes work. Here are some realities I rarely (if ever) hear mentioned. Wealth […]
Buying an Older Home
Many of us love the character and personality of older homes. Gorgeous woodwork, wrap-around porches, arched doorways, ornate fireplaces and sweeping, carved staircases. However, there are risks and additional expenses of buying an older home; therefore, you need to protect yourself against these risks. It is all in the inspection. Inspect, inspect, inspect. I recommend […]
Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall
Selling your home in the fall requires a different strategy than the other seasons of the year. There are some different considerations to take into account, in terms of home preparation and curb appeal. These tips will help you sell your home in the Fall. Curb appeal should not be neglected during any season. It […]
CLASSIC HOMEOWNER REMODELING MISTAKES
Remodeling your home is an important step to maintain your comfort, enjoyment, and investment value. However, you must be smart in your remodeling decisions. There will come a time when your home may not suit you any longer, and you need to decide whether to remodel or move. Here are some of the classic remodeling […]
Facts about Owning a Home – First Time Buyers
Owning your own home is very exciting; however, there is more involved than just paying a mortgage. This blog post is to inform first time home buyers of some important areas to protect their investment. UPDATING YOUR HOME Updates fall into three general areas: Cosmetic updates to personalize your home, such as: paint, window treatments, […]
Real Estate Investing: Strategies for Making Money
There are several different strategies in real estate investing. The best one to use actually depends on your resources, and what you are looking to accomplish. Buy & Hold – This is very simple. You purchase a property, and rent it out. You can buy single family or multi-family homes. They can be long-term rentals, […]