Archive | January, 2014

New FHA Loan Limits, How Will They Affect REIs?

The Federal Housing Administration recently announced a reduction in high-cost area loan limits. Due to the government’s increased effort to pull out of the housing market, this reduction is their next step.Back in 2008, when financial markets were significantly depressed, the economy was on the verge of recession so here came  the FHA as the new outlet to […]

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4 Things I wish I knew – Part 3

Last week, I mentioned that I wish I had started flipping houses with the mentality of a business owner.  Instead of focusing on high-value activities and leveraging the knowledge and time of others to achieve my goals, I ran around doing everything.  I wasted countless hours looking at bad properties, making multiple trips to a […]

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Market Watch: Louisville, KY

While many people know Louisville as the home to the Kentucky Derby, and maybe even more that it is the hometown of the lovely Jennifer Lawrence, many do not know that Louisville is running the ranks when it comes to best places to flip homes.   With Money Magazine’s ranking the city #2 on best […]

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Flipping House Series: The “Tree” House

  Our next property in our Flipping House Series is The “Tree” House. While most people enjoy good shade trees in their yard, overgrown trees can present a real problem.  Debris can clog gutters and limbs can damage roofs. With that being said here is a list of items we first reported on our Repair […]

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4 Things I Wish I knew – Part 2

A few days ago, I mentioned that I wish I had thought more like a business owner when I started flipping houses. Instead, I tried to do too much of the work myself and ended up with a second job. I finally broke from this mentality and became an Investor. I learned to LEVERAGE other […]

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Flaunting Faucets

  The hardware in a bathroom or kitchen sink can really set off the room. Different designs, styles and features allow you to dress up and draw attention to the space. Always try to update the fixtures especially the faucets. Make sure if you switch out the sink faucet you also match it to the shower or […]

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4 Things I wish I knew (Part 1)

I recently sold a house.  Ordinarily, I like to spend a little time reflecting upon what I could have done better with this property and how to fix it.  There are always tweaks that can be made to make the next project a little easier or a little more profitable. This was not an ordinary […]

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Best Place in the World to Invest?

Good news for American investors. Although London was listed as the top city for  foreign real estate investment opportunities, New York is still in second place according to a recent survey by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate. The survey found that San Francisco was the third favorite city for foreign investors, with Houston and […]

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Flipping House Series: The Mold House Part 2

After the auction of The Mold House we thought back and could have swore we heard the auctioneer say “Going once, twice, SOLD…mold included.” As you may remember why we aptly named this house we are of course dealing with the mold. Let’s check in to see how The Mold House is coming along.   This house […]

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Is it too Late to Start Investing in Real Estate?

The Low Down The modern economy has a lot of individuals curious about making money from real estate. The sad truth is that most people have no clue about where to get started. If you have  been wondering what you can do to invest in the real estate market the right way, you should know […]

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