When it comes to finding great real estate deals, most experienced investors would agree that direct mail is the fastest way to get motivated sellers pounding down your door to buy their property. Especially when you’re starting from nothing, it’s hard to find a more efficient way to get your deal flow moving. …but what do people mean when they say […]
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A home sale can be a precarious thing. One minute, your real estate agent is sure the potential buyers — who just did a third walk-through of your home — will make an offer on your home for sale in Athens, GA, any day now. But the next minute, you could find out that those… Continue reading
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Visualize with us: It’s a beautiful afternoon and you’re enjoying some time away from work and your other responsibilities. You decide to go for a stroll. What’s your view when you step outside your front door? Are you headed down a quiet country road toward a swimming hole on your property, or do you step onto the… Continue reading
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From those frustrating nonrefundable deposits to rentals that aren’t technically legal, there are some landlords out there who don’t adhere to the letter of the law. But because landlord-tenant law differs from state to state, it can be confusing to understand exactly where the lines are … for both landlords and tenants. According to Nolo.com,… Continue reading
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One of the primary objectives of my real estate business is to acquire income-producing rental properties that ROCK. What makes a rental property “rock” you might ask? It doesn’t necessarily need to pump millions into my bank account each month, and it doesn’t need to be a “no money down” investment (although either of these […]
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The scenario: Your landlord keeps hiking up your rent, and you’re tired of reworking your budget to accommodate the other areas of your life — or worse, searching for a new rental. You want to invest in a home for sale in Charleston, SC, or Seattle, WA, but you’re not sure if now is the… Continue reading
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A picture might be worth a thousand words, but in the case of your home’s listing photos, pictures can be worth thousands of dollars. It just makes sense: buyers often start their search by sifting through online listings, and if the listing photos are blurry or dark, it’s a lot easier to cross a home… Continue reading
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It’s the perfect storyline for a thriller: Roommate moves in. Roommate tries to steal your identity. Roommate turns into Single White Female. Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh may not have cost Bridget Fonda thousands in a lost security deposit (at least, not that we know of!), but roommate horror stories are more common than you might… Continue reading →
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Today I’m giving the stage to Gino Barbaro. I met Gino earlier this year when I was featured on the Wheelbarrow Profits podcast with Gino and his business partner Jake Stenziano. Jake and Gino are specialists at buying apartment buildings and multi-family investment properties. They’ve build a large portfolio of real estate and these guys provide a […]
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When you’re on the hunt for a new house, weekends spent touring open houses can quickly veer from fun to daunting by house number three. Keeping track of which home had that great kitchen (but terrible master bath) versus the home with a terrible backyard but a great floor plan can be tough. And while… Continue reading →
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Spring is busy ticking off the season’s milestones: We’re watching the cherry blossoms, celebrating Mother’s Day, and tossing graduation caps. Another item you may want to add to your list? Putting your home up for sale — specifically in May, when homes often sell faster, and for a bit more than the national average. But… Continue reading →
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When my husband and I first started the hunt for Atlanta, GA, real estate, I cringed at the tough negotiating he was doing, as did our agent. “You sound like a fast-talking big-city businessman,” she said to him in her smooth drawl. But as cringe-worthy as it seemed at the time, he was just engaging… Continue reading →
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Modern homes are like the sports cars of the real estate world. With sleek lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, and open floor plans, these bold living spaces are the perfect backdrop for a sunset soiree, late-night DJ party, or even a relaxing evening at home. But life in the fast lane can cost a pretty penny, especially… Continue reading →
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Most of us realize that high quality images can go a long way in creating a compelling property listing that sells real estate quickly. In many cases, the images of a property are the primary selling point your buyers are most concerned with. These are the elements that will catch their attention, draw them in and ultimately, make them […]
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