Three REI Scenarios to Avoid
Friday, May 30
There are of course many scenarios that you as a part-time REI don't want to find yourself in. Trying to sell a house with an incessant barking dog, a sump pump has failed you name it, we have seen it. But there are situations that you can keep yourself out of. Let’s take a look at our top 3 ...
Your Farm Area Government and Flipping
Friday, May 23
One item that is sometimes overlooked while flipping houses is the local government. We always say know your market and that includes the local government, especially if it is out of state. Doing some research on the city’s government before you buy will help you avoid some pitfalls. Most muni...
Mastering Negotiating
Friday, May 16
Perhaps one of the hardest skills to learn is how to successfully negotiate. How to engage meaningfully with another person in a situation where you are trying to get what you want, but make the other person happy as well. Once you get into the investor mindset, it is important to take into ac...
Spring Cleaning Tips for Flips
Friday, May 09
It is that time of year again. The time when the husbands busy themselves out in the yard and the kids hide at the mention of two words: Spring Cleaning. No one loves to clean but it is a necessity for not only the cleanliness of your home but more often to help battle allergies from all the d...
Lost Art of Landscaping
Friday, May 02
You don’t get it. The house is in a perfect area. You updated everything- the carpet, the appliances, the paint. It is the desired 3 bedroom and 2 baths. But the house just won’t sell. Have you thought about how the yard looks? Landscaping can pull buyers in or make them keep on driving. D...
Make the Master Sell Your House
Friday, April 25
So what area do people spend most of their time in their house? The BEDROOM of course! Studies show that an average person spends about 1/3 of their life in their bedroom…sleeping. You can bet when they are looking at your house, notes will be taken on the bedroom, especially the master...