Whether it’s a 1st date or marketing a home: First impressions matter!
Wednesday, October 30
I’m guessing you’ve heard the phrase, “You only get one chance at a first impression.” It’s true. It doesn’t matter if it’s for an interview, a date or marketing a home, you’re likely going to get one shot to achieve your goal. (The goal is to win them over by way of a good first impression.) So,...
Question: How much will my house rent for?
Wednesday, October 30
Owners wondering what their house will rent for is an important question that comes up constantly. I’m certain that if we compiled a list of FAQs, this one would be in the top five. Scratch that, it would definitely be in the top three. Yep, top three for sure. When I say it comes up constantly… ...
Home improvements for renting? Material choices matter.
Thursday, March 14
When it comes to making home improvements with renting in mind, there are certain choices that can help reduce your maintenance costs. One of the important choices is the type of materials to use. The most common are found in the flooring department. The initial costs for “upgrading” may not be a...
“Revert to Owner” Option with Utility Companies
Thursday, March 14
Did you know about the “Revert to Owner” option with utility companies?Electric companies and gas companies offer a free service called “Revert to Owner.” This is very helpful when you own an investment property.What happens is that any time a renter calls the utility company and asks for the ele...
Here are three ways to generate interest in your rental property.
Thursday, March 14
In a marketing cycle that’s experiencing fewer qualified applicants than you would like to see, what are some ways to spur new interest and activity for your rental? There are actually a number of things you can do, but for the sake of this conversation, lets focus on just a few of my favorite IN...
The Laws of Attraction in Investment Properties
Wednesday, October 24
Over the years, I’ve been involved in hundreds of leases. It’s interesting to see how varied the outcomes are between how quickly a home is leased and the quality of tenants you attract, when compared to the state of the property. Also, it’s obvious that the condition of the property has a direct...