Part Time REI

I am sure you remember the scene from the movie The Perfect Storm. In the climax of the movie, a rare combination of weather circumstances  converge to create a storm of immense power creating an event of unusual magnitude. Just like in the movie several factors are mounting as evidence that a perfect storm may be building for individuals […]

This is the big one. A whole home inspection is the mother load of all inspections. Here is a look at the major points and what’s included in each one for most parts of the country.     The Structure Entry ways, foundations, siding and porches looking for such symptoms of trouble as sagging roof […]

Understanding your market is critical to being a successful real estate investor.  Your goal is to hold the property for a short time when flipping houses during market swings.  However, it’s good to know whether the market is appreciating or depreciating.  You especially don’t want to finish up and find out your comps have dropped […]

What’s the one item that sets the tone for the kitchen. The statement of the kitchen?  From experience we can tell you one of the first questions we always get about our kitchens? ” What are your countertops made of??” So we thought we would write a series on countertops. With the never ending options […]

For the better last half of the year we have been giving you reasons upon reasons to start your flipping career. We have also supplied you with tips and tricks and many blogs with advice on investing in real estate and if you are ready to make that jump. We want to round out the […]

Understanding your market is critical to being a successful real estate investor.  Your goal is to hold the property for a short time when flipping houses so, you shouldn’t expect huge market swings.  However, it’s good to know whether the market is appreciating or depreciating.  You especially don’t want to finish up and find out […]

  Did you know that the National Association of Realtors® has created a separate department tracking how real estate agents use technology and its development? The ongoing study was updated in June. The national survey asked realtors specifically about the technology they use and how important it is to their business. We bring this up […]

As real estate investors, we have all had a laugh or two about a contractor being on time. Deadlines are missed, deliveries late. How can you keep your project and contractors in line? One very important aspect of a successful flip is the creation of a Statement Of Work (SOW). Every project must have one, and […]

Did you know Americans are among the worst savers in the world according to Entrepreneur Magazine? It’s true. And unfortunately it is how all of us were taught to have a financial future…save…save…save. But what if you could change all that? What if you could figure out how to make your money, make you money? […]

If you are reading this blog then either you are a real estate investor or you are thinking of becoming a part-time real estate investor. Maybe you flip 1 house a year and make 15k or maybe you take three smaller homes and make only 5k each. Point is you have some extra money now […]