1 January 2025 | 24 replies
If you swing for the fences, don't be surprised if you strike out.
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22 January 2025 | 203 replies
Those are a nasty surprise whenever I go to Texas or the South (we also don't really get a ton of bugs in Denver, though they are there in the mountains).
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20 December 2024 | 3 replies
The definition of “livable” or “finished” space can be surprisingly specific.In many markets, including here in Arizona, appraisers and agents generally want the space to be finished in a manner consistant with the rest of the home and serviced by a more permanent heating and cooling source.
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30 December 2024 | 8 replies
I also suggest a drive-by so they are not unpleasantly surprised by the neighborhood when they to the showing, and just keep on driving by anonymously as I wait outside.
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21 December 2024 | 1 reply
I recall reading in Forbes that major foundation fixes can add surprising value, becuase it addresses the single biggest fear buyers have.. a shaky structure.From my three decades in fix-and-flips, Ive noticed how important it is to have a team you trust.. from attorneys who know probate deals to realtors willing to drive for dollars with you, scouting hidden gems.
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28 December 2024 | 8 replies
My savings was completely drained from interest payments and surprise costs I had to manage, and lots of little costs that at the outset I believed this guy would cover (100 to mow grass, every two weeks).
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16 December 2024 | 4 replies
That area is appreciating and is a great spot for those that want the convenience of Southend and walkability.
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24 December 2024 | 9 replies
I’ve actually played The Tenants a bit, and it’s surprisingly entertaining!
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25 December 2024 | 8 replies
I’d be very surprised if there’s not more small multis in the suburbs in your area.
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7 January 2025 | 27 replies
Unfortunately, based on my experience, I'd be surprised if this is a legitimate opportunity for investment... more likely it is a means by which Eric and his team gets rid of properties they no longer want.