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  Our next house in our Flipping House Series is actually from a few years ago. This is a good story to tell though because we ended up having to deal with an insurance claim. Not long after our team acquired this property the wind storm of 2011 came roaring through our town. Needless to […]

  The days of thinking “going green” is too expensive have been tossed to the curb so to speak. Better be sure your house at bare minimum has CFL lights and a recycling container. Today there are countless examples where the initial cost of a green initiative is recovered in six months or less. Making your […]

  Rarely do we decide to buy a house with extensive damage to it with the intention to flip it. Sometimes though you can really pick up a good deal from a wholesaler. That is exactly what happened with our next house in our Flipping House Series: The Fire House. As you might have guessed, […]

  Whether you are just getting started in investing in real estate or you are a seasoned veteran, one of the basic truths to any successful businesses is knowing how to market. It would be an understatement to say that marketing is one of the most essential tools in a real estate investor’s business plan. […]

The key is to invest in a city where prices are still low, yet there is the possibility for a lot of growth. The next city in our Market Watch series provides just that. While many investors would think Dallas the hot spot in Texas, it is its sister city that is the talk of […]

Our next house in our Flipping House Series is The Big Basic House. Two things about this property: it was a pretty basic flip, as our team found items that are expected in most foreclosures, and it was a larger house. Here’s a look at some of the before shots of The Big Basic House […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]