Brushed nickel faucets, separate shower, oversized tub, energy-efficient windows, and designer paint.

It is difficult in a basic touch up scenario to “itemize” each little spot, small nail hole, brush mark, etc. that may exist in a home.  

We secured a perfectly flat lot with a few hardwoods and mostly brush and sold it with a new build done to some buyer specifics.

Burn or reduce all brush piles and grass areas. 

Do not buy anywhere if the state or metro populations are static or decreasing.

The ever-increasing population combined with the almost static housing stock in the rental market almost guarantees that rents and prices will continue to rise in the foreseeable future.Past PerformanceWhile past performance does not guarantee future performance, it is our best indicator.Appreciation - Between 2013 through 2021, the average annual appreciation was over 15%.Rent growth - Been 2013 through 2021, the average annual rent growth was over 8%.2022 - Despite 6% to 7% interest rates and declining inventories, rent increased by over 4%, but prices were flat.

Permits are in the building records of the local municipality, and do not get recorded (broad brush strokes as there are times where things may be on title).

There is no line in the sand rule, if her tooth brush is there she might claim I broke in Blah Blah. 

I only pay for the electricity to run the water well and the electricity to the boilers.Re-plumbedFixed a bunch of nasty cosmetic issuesAdded decksCleaned the yard and removed brush What was the outcome?

Not to brag (okay maybe a little) but given I’m actually considering buying a new construction and they still remain cheaper than existing homes, it’s funny to look back and realize what I genuinely thought was just a odd statically quirk ended up being a leading indicator of the market 6 months later.