Sub2 real estate investors should get to know property rehabbers very well. Before we delve into the subject at hand, we should be careful to note that there are some property buyers who like to deal with properties that need a complete rehab. On the other hand, there are also those investors who prefer to limit their fix and flip projects to a more cosmetic level. I am referring to things like painting, landscaping and very basic cosmetic repair...more
Sub2 investors will greatly benefit from dealing specifically with real estate buyers agents. This is due to the fact that a buyers agent is different from other agents because of the word buyer. The word buyer to a serious real estate professional is similar to the word food to a person who is overweight. It is like music to the ears of a hungry subject to pro. There is no way that we can get paid for all of our hard work, if a buyer does not...more
Landlords can prove to be some of the most motivated sellers that exist on the planet. They would like nothing better than to get rid of a property that has become a burden to both them and their loved ones. They know what it means to fix a leaky toilet in the middle of the night, deal with a tenant who is a drug dealer, evict a non-paying tenant, and countless other nightmares that are too numerous to mention. However, for those subject to investors that are looking to find a buyer that will buy their property very fast, a good landlord can become a great candidate to purchase your house.You can simply wholesale your property that you have acquired using sub2 investment techniques to those landlords who are looking to own a property such as the one you possess. Since there a large percentage of landlords who purchase property with cash or loan proceeds, they would love to have a way to just buy a position in a subject2 investment vehicle. This would cost them a great deal less than it would to buy in the previous methods that were mentioned. We must not forget that these individuals are in the business of buying and holding. If we can provide them with investment vehicles that...more
The economic climate over the past few years has been tumultuous for a great many people; gas prices have fluctuated with a disturbing trend to being prohibitively expensive while housing values have crashed. As the housing market struggles to recover, it has become more desirable for many home buyers to return to a more small town aspect of home...more
With the weather turning cooler and gardens showing their less vibrant side, it is a good idea to prep your yard for prospective buyers so that they look well maintained and easy to take care of. One of the most important things to take care of in the fall, especially if you live in an area that gets a lot of precipitation is gutter maintenance....more
On PEI there are basically 2 types of landlords. There are conventional landlords that rent homes and apartments to residents. Then there are specialized landlords that rent cottages and summer homes to tourists and summer residents.The marketing for these are completely different but much of the knowledge regarding the business of rental is the same. You may have a property that you are seeking to rent already. This may be a home that you are leaving either because you are upgrading your residence or because you are leaving the island and you want to keep your property as an investment. However if you are looking to purchase a property for rental then you have a few choices to make. If you are interested in the local rental market and renting a home or apartment to an island resident you should most likely be looking for a home in the city. Summerside offers a variety of property. You could purchase a starter home. There are many in the west end of Summerside. These are small homes on small city lots. However they can start as low as in the 50s and go up from there depending on size, location and condition. These can be rented with or without utilities and create a positive cash...more
Are you dreading another dark and icy winter up North, depressed by your country's politics and security issues, anxious about making ends meet or in an dead-end job? Like many others these days, you may dream of alternatives to your current living...more
The Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association (CCMA) was formed in the year 1979. It is a non-profit trading association which focuses on helping its members with economics, technical data and obtaining the highest quality masonry materials. It also...more
Over one hundred years ago on 3rd March 1909, these were the headlines for a newspaper article written by Frederick Palmer and published in the New York Times. Needless to say that kind of a shocking news headline would never be published today... ...more
In our experience, these are the most common problems faced by executives and their families when they move to Costa Rica:The Children Resent The Move: Children are leaving their friends behind so it is recommended to plan the move so that the...more
There is a superb collection of houses in Houston Heights. This area was established in the later half of the 19th century and become a part of the City of Houston in 1919. This area has a great combination of historical architecture and modern...more
Times are tough, and maintaining control over your financial concerns is even more difficult. If you have been missing mortgage payments, or have had your lender attempt to contact you, you may be facing the possibility of home foreclosure....more