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2 October 2020 | 2 replies
Possibly adding a second bedroom in a 16x12 utility room downstairs.Option 1:We do $240,000 + $25,000 - $40,000 in mortgage plus improvements from the bank.
30 September 2020 | 12 replies
Our agency has a sister company in property management and one in property improvement so we can be a full-service operation.
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30 September 2020 | 2 replies
Be diligent, do as he asks, and when you have the chance to present an improvement, try to frame it as if it was his idea.
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10 October 2020 | 4 replies
Capital Expenditures go under the Lease Hold improvements in your chart of accounts, according to where my accountant says put it.
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1 October 2020 | 4 replies
My work is kind enough to give allowance to buy personal improvement items up to $500 during the work from home time.
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5 October 2020 | 2 replies
No matter what area of real estate you focus on, it's advantageous to always improve your skills.
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18 October 2020 | 3 replies
And, then manage to the lease.I recommend scheduling a "routine inspection" of both units to "for routine maintenance and to gauge improvements that will be needed in the future."
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5 October 2020 | 5 replies
But I'm not improving the real estate stock in my city any further, unless I plan to flip.
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22 October 2020 | 8 replies
My roofer has pitched me, I see a local realtor who never really sold much pitching deals now, doesn't even own her own home, and even had the bellman at a hotel pitch me, so lots of people who probably know less than we do about syndication, managing apartments, improving performance, etc are pitching deals.
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9 October 2020 | 5 replies
Make sure the park is OK with what you want to do, how you want to improve the property, plans, and value.Be cautious not to over-improve as much of that crowd is looking for affordability, yes they want clean and sharp but aren't always focused on the latest cabinets, finishes or look.