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Originally posted by @Sylvia B.:

Paint will give you the most bang for your buck. Color can completely transform a home.

 Really a wonderful idea Sylvia. Thanks for sharing

Originally posted by @Max T.:

Excellent points I agree on all counts

 Thanks a lot for appreciation Max

Definitely Tyler, it can be applied to rental properties as well. And it can be used to raise the rental value of your property :)

If you are getting yourself a new home, then there are lot of ways in which you can make it look really good. This is particularly important if you have bought yourself an old home that needs a little renovation of the interior. There are several ways to spice up the interiors without blowing away big bucks in the overall makeover. Here in this article we are going to discuss some steps that will help you give your home a new look.

• Mouldings

Moulding is the most used and easiest way to bring some oomph in interiors of an aging home. It’s inexpensive and makes your home look classy. When it comes to the overall architecture of your home, every detail counts. Everything from the doors, windows and ceiling all demands a particular attention where you can add up the mould trimmings to make them look really nice. It’s more like adding a touch of detail to the existing shape of the home, thereby giving it a completely new look.

• Cabinets

Built in cabinets in the home will add a bit of style and also give it functionality. In old times, mansions used to have cabinets in every room that were crafted in expensive woods that gave the house a whole new definition of class. You can also do the same with your home. When you are adding the cabinets to the house, you need to keep the following points in mind.

• ensure that the designs of the cabinets match with the existing cupboards in the house.
• If you are using wood in the construction, match the color of the polish with the color of the doors and the windows.
• If you are planning to add the carvings, get it done keeping the design theme of the house in mind.
• Don’t add up the boxy shapes and divide the cabinets according to the size of the room and available space.

• Lights and fixtures

You can create a very cozy mood inside the house using the right lights. You can look out for the light fixtures in the antique shops and can pick really nice designs of lights that will help you to transform your interiors.

• Separate room for reading

If you have an extra room in the house that you have just brought, then you can change the look of it by giving it a charming space specially reserved for the reading. Here, you can spend your leisure time reading a book or simply relaxing. Transforming a basic boxy looking window room into an inspiring place is always a good idea.

• Changing the hardware

You can change the smaller yet significant things in the house to change the style. You can start by changing the handle s of the doors and windows followed by the design of the grills. Same can be done with the kitchen as you can change the look by adding up a new countertop and sinks giving your home an entirely new look.

Many people try to figure out a lot of things before they plan to put their money in real estate. Some still continue with their old investment options where some take the risk of trying new things. When it comes to investing in properties, you need to be sure about the deal and must know how to buy and sell the piece of land or home that you own. The opportunities in the market of Florida are vast and can be very mush profitable if done in a right way. Many first time investors wait for the right action plan and this is where you could use the help on investment companies for the right guidance and knowledge. Here are some simple ways to trade in wholesale real estate in Florida.

• Before you plan your investment, look out for the right location. The area or the community must be situated at a place that is near to school, hospitals, and local transport. The geographical conditions of the area must be stable in both economy and future prospects.
• Take a careful knowledge about the real estate details. You can search the internet for all the information. You will be able to get all the right observation and the details about the select market and location. Also look out for the other options in the same price point.
• Do the right homework. Prepare a list of the sellers who are in the market to sell the property. You can narrow down the list to the ones that suit you the best.
• Find a right agent. Agents can help you a lot with the right information and options. They are always willing to work and if you are a purchaser, then you don’t have to pay the agent from your pocket.
• Always take all the information about the tax and mortgage details. Feel free to ask for all the doubts you have in your mind. It’s always better to ask lots of question than to be in confusion. The more knowledge you will be having, the better your dealings will be.
• Focus on ROI. Ask people who have refused you in the past for the homes that you wanted to buy. Write many offers and keep on asking. The situations get changed over the period of time and you might get the home that you have always wanted.
• Always remember to visit many websites to collect as much information as you can.
• During the process, if you have any doubt, then feel free to contact an investment company. Hiring an investment company will take off the entire load from your shoulders as they will help you right from the starting process. They will show you lot many options of homes and lands according to your budget and this way, it will be a lot easier for you to invest in the market. 

Real estate is fast becoming the most preferred choice for the people who want to invest for the profitable future. Real estate investing can be complex for the first time investors and you need to keep few points in mind before putting your money down the line. Though, it is the most rewarding investment, but if not done in a right way, it can make your investment dud too. This investment is far more different than investing in stock market and bonds. Many new investors get confused while looking out for properties and often end up paying more, or get tangled into long paperwork. Real estate investment is not scary; all you need to do is to take help from a right investment company who guides you through all the process making you take the right decisions. The investment should be done to maximize the return while minimizing all the risks involved. The profit that you get through the real estate can be really good in the long term. Here are some few tips for first time investor.

• It Is A Business

Though this might be the most important investment for you, for many people it’s a business. It is something that they investment in to get huge returns in the future. If you too want to earn handsome amount of returns, then you need to take right help from right people.

• Have A Track At Your Credit Report

To correctly determine your ability to invest in the real estate, you need to have a proper estimation of your credit report. If you are planning to get a mortgage, then you have to bear in mind that many lenders require 700 or more FICO from the people who want to invest in real estate. You can get one credit report a year and keep a tab on your credit history and report both.

• Look For Best Areas To Invest

People tend to look at limited areas before investing. Always search for the places that have right connectivity to schools and hospitals. If you have planned to give the property on rent, then make sure that it is near to your current home so that any issues on repairs and other things can be addressed quickly. It is always a good idea to invest time looking out for the right location.

• Get help from an Investment Company

The best way to invest in real estate is by taking the help from a right investment company. They to only guide you, but they give you many options to choose from. With them, you can be sure of the paperwork, location, mortgage terms and everything that needs to be taken care of before investment. They give you the right guidance on how to invest, where to invest and when to invest. With them, you are also sure of paying the right price of the location as they give you the right competitive pricing.

Thank you! I did it anyway, the day job has become my obstacle in many ways, if I keep doing like this, not only I won't have enough time and energy to dedicate on my REI, but also unfair for the client, they are paying me for full time work I contribute to their team, not for 1/3 of my time, lacking of work-from-home option and high pressure from the one who is a bit aggressive, all these stuff, made me beyond my limit... I have doubts and fears on REI wholesaling, to be honest, but in long term, I have made more than IT income since 2011, just not monthly cash flow. Burning my boat then I can move ahead with my team! See you guys in Florida!

Same here, I am quitting my 6 figure job sooner or later ;) ok I need a bit guts:) most of people I know warned me not to, but I know when I have to, good luck to all of us who quit or is quitting day job!

Hi, Everyone, 

I have been here for little while, but never had chance to introduce myself.

I just started doing wholesaling 2 months ago, however, I have quite real estate investing experiences since 2011 in Toronto, Canada, I have done some great deals, one of them is rezoning project, I can generate 350k profit on one property end of this year or beginning of next year. But it takes too long to see the result and longer the time, bigger the risk, especially in Toronto market, someone says Toronto 2015 is US 2006 market wise.

So I decide to move down South Florida, I just started doing wholesaling 2 months ago, I have quite few team members, formed entities, will open up my bank account in week after, have started making some offers through realtors, just haven't got any offer accepted yet, the market is getting hotter and no longer buyer's market for sure in some areas.

I haven't become RE fulltimer, my Mon-Fri contract day job has gone boring after 14 years working in IT development world. I want to quit because I need to dedicate on my RE business.

Currently I spend half day communicating with them and also other relevant parties. and another half day doing my IT work for client. It's always lack of time, often stay up late until 1-2 am and have to get up around 6am because of the early daily meeting on the site.

I feel I should be full time RE investor because I know what's going to happen, what to do next, however, I don't have enough time to move faster. 

All these can be solved by quitting the contract job. However, financially this is my only monthly cash-flow, even I have 6 months reserve, but I don't really know when my new RE business start generating sufficient income, what if longer than 6 months? it's my fear and worry.

Anyone, any advices, you are more than welcome to bring them up, thank you!

Hi, Everyone, 

I have been here for little while, but never had chance to introduce myself.

I just started doing wholesaling 2 months ago, however, I have quite real estate investing experiences since 2011 in Toronto, Canada, I have done some great deals, one of them is rezoning project, I can generate 350k profit on one property end of this year or beginning of next year. But it takes too long to see the result and longer the time, bigger the risk, especially in Toronto market, someone says Toronto 2015 is US 2006 market wise.

So I decide to move down South Florida, I just started doing wholesaling 2 months ago, I have quite few team members, formed entities, will open up my bank account in week after, have started making some offers through realtors, just haven't got any offer accepted yet, the market is getting hotter and no longer buyer's market for sure in some areas.

I haven't become RE fulltimer, my Mon-Fri contract day job has gone boring after 14 years working in IT development world. I want to quit because I need to dedicate on my RE business.

Currently I spend half day communicating with them and also other relevant parties. and another half day doing my IT work for client. It's always lack of time, often stay up late until 1-2 am and have to get up around 6am because of the early daily meeting on the site.

I feel I should be full time RE investor because I know what's going to happen, what to do next, however, I don't have enough time to move faster. 

All these can be solved by quitting the contract job. However, financially this is my only monthly cash-flow, even I have 6 months reserve, but I don't really know when my new RE business start generating sufficient income, what if longer than 6 months? it's my fear and worry.

Anyone, any advices, you are more than welcome to bring them up, thank you!