Newbie Green Dream Team Formed in Western Mass

[Shavon Prophet]

Hi All,

I'm Shavon Prophet, I live in the Five College Area of the Pioneer Valley, Western Mass and am originally from the Bay Area, CA. I am an Energy Efficiency and Renewable Systems Consultant. I specialize in green building and high performance homes, as well as utilizing the best state incentives and tax credit programs in the country to make these kinds of improvements cost-effective. Every day, I disprove conceptions that aesthetic improvements are the most important to increase home values, and that efficiency improvements are too expensive to make. What's the use of a pretty kitchen if the heating bills are outrageous? If there's mold hidden in the walls? Did you know a home with a "green" certification sells for about 10% more than other comparable homes? Green isn't just a buzzword, it will become the new standard for construction. Don't play catchup, get on the early train!

  After working so long and hard to get to this point in my career, I steadily realized that I'll never make the kind of living that I want by working for other people. Also, that I already have most of the puzzle pieces needed to be successful in real estate investing. Together with my husband, a general contractor, and another partner, a data and numbers whiz, we have formed Valley Property Partners. Our goal is to flip and rent homes that are beautiful, comfortable, and certified energy efficient. To build up necessary capital, we'll be wholesaling to start with. We are actively seeking cash buyers and private lenders, so reach out! I'd love to know what you're looking for in an investment property. I can also help you add value to your flips by making improvements in energy efficiency and comfort.

Lastly, I'd just like to add that though there's loads of money to be made and saved in building green, the value-added proposition here is that it's good for our planet and our communities.