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Feb 06, 2014Jan 27, 2024 Ken Horst

5 DIY Investment Property Maintenance Tasks Every Investor Should Know

As an investor in real estate, it is in your best interest to stay in informed and learn how to perform certain maintenance tasks in order to save yourself time, money and…

Dec 17, 2013Jan 27, 2024 Sharon Vornholt

16 Tips to Ensure Your Property Is Ready for Cold Weather

Landlords are always looking for ways to save money, and to put more cash in their pockets. One way to do that is to make it a point to follow…

Dec 03, 2013Jan 27, 2024 Ben Leybovich

Brandon Bought a “Waldo” Rental Property…. But Should You?

First, I must congratulate my friend Brandon Turner on his latest acquisition of a triplex which he recently discussed in his article “How I Found, Analyzed, and Bought an Ugly…

Nov 28, 2013Feb 06, 2024 Brandon Turner

How I Found, Analyzed, and Bought an Ugly Purple Rental Property

Yes, she’s ugly. She has purple windows and a dull gray paint job… but I love her anyways. Today I want to tell you about my newest purchase, a triplex,…

Aug 14, 2013Jan 29, 2024 Paula Pant

Where to Keep Your Repair / Maintenance Junk if You’re a Real Estate Investor

As a landlord, my partner and I tend to accumulate lots of little fix-it paraphernalia. We have traditional tools, of course, like drills and battery chargers, hammers and nails, drywall…

Jun 27, 2013Feb 23, 2024 Ken Corsini

3 Reasons to Use a Repair Escrow

I’m in the process of negotiating the sale of a property to a retail buyer right now and was able to use a repair escrow as a compromise to my…

Apr 02, 2013Jan 27, 2024 Sharon Vornholt

10 Tips For Maintaining Your Rental Properties

Just about everyone takes care of the maintenance on their personal home; it’s a matter of pride for most of us. We all know that it doesn’t take too long…

Jan 30, 2013Jan 27, 2024 Brandon Turner

What Is The Best Interior Paint for Landlords and House Flippers? (Hint… It’s Not What You Think)

I’ve finally found paint I love, and I use it over and over and over again – saving me time, money, and hassel. Do you have a favorite paint yet?…

Sep 24, 2010Jan 27, 2024 Jim Simcoe

Are Your Roofs Cool? An Introduction to Cool Roofs.

Occasionally I’m asked to write about some specific green building method or product for real estate investors. Below is a quick outline on Cool Roofs, one of the most effective…

Aug 27, 2010Jan 27, 2024 Jim Simcoe

Don’t waste your money on these 7 ‘Green’ items

People want green homes and investors want to give them green homes. The logic is simple, the demand is there and the profits should follow, right? Wrong. The cardinal mistake…

Aug 13, 2010Jan 27, 2024 Jim Simcoe

All About Eco-Friendly Green Paint

Jon Ray runs a green paint company, PaintGreen in San Diego. While other painters (like contractors) are very slow and have little work right now, his business is booming. It’s…

Jun 14, 2010Feb 17, 2024 Richard Warren

Real Estate Investing & Solar Energy

I recently listened to a speaker who was touting solar energy as a means of diversifying the economy of Nevada. It certainly seems to make sense with the Las Vegas…

Sep 07, 2009Jan 27, 2024 Winston Westbrook

Investment Property Nightmares: How to get rid of that smell!

I purchased my first investment property in Victorville, CA. It was an REO that looked ok on the outside but I had no idea what I was going to find…