The success of your real estate rehab can largely depend on the attention you pay to electrical, plumbing and roofing systems. Electrical Systems Every circuit should have a standard circuit breaker or should at least be fused. Each room should have at least two electrical receptacles. The kitchen should have at least two receptacles that [...]
Entries from January 2009
How to Rehab for the Biggest Profits, Part 3
Jan. 27th, 2009
Real Estate Rentals in Glen Cove
Jan. 27th, 2009
Glen Cove in New York is a beautiful place that is located on the North Shore of Long Island. Many people like to move in here because of the beauty and the wonderful community of Glen Cove. The school district of Glen Cove has a seven star rating. Real estate rentals here are affordable and [...]
Owe More Than Your Home is Worth – Now What?
Jan. 26th, 2009
If you own a home in a declining market such as South Florida, then you may have a rude awakening when you find out how much your house is worth in today’s market, especially if you need to sell or refinance in the near future. Some home owners have the flexibility to wait out this [...]
Real Estate Statistics Do Not Tell The Truth
Jan. 26th, 2009
The numbers are posted each and every month. The national association of realtors, moodys economic data providers and many other companies and associations provide vital real estate statistics to the public. The question is, how reliable are the statistics and what do they mean. Anyone who has taken a statistics math class or who deals [...]
Mortgages 101 For Home Buyers
Jan. 26th, 2009
A mortgage is an agreement between a lender and borrower where the borrower puts up a piece of real estate as collateral for a loan to purchase that property. There exist many different types of mortgages with many different options. Outlined below is a handful of different mortgage types and some of the options you [...]
Buying Foreclosed Property – 5 Great Tips That Will Help You Profit In The Current Financial Climate
Jan. 26th, 2009
The current financial climate has lead to an increase in mortgage defaults which puts the foreclosed properties on the market, often at a price well below market value. This would seem an ideal time to get into property investment, but before you jump straight in, there are some important things you really need to know. [...]
Abandoned Properties – One Of The Best Kept Money-Making Secrets – Part 1
Jan. 26th, 2009
When I began my career as a real estate investor in 1985, I stumbled across a little known area of real estate that had the potential to make us a ton of money. This was an area of the market that went unnoticed by most people. This was the area of abandoned properties. How To [...]
Why Do $5,000 Of Repairs To Sell My Home? I Can Just Drop The price $5,000, Not!
Jan. 26th, 2009
Are you thinking of selling your home? Perhaps your home is already for sale or it has been for sale forever. A lot of the time when people decide to sell a home they would rather sell it than fix it. But there is a problem with that. Most buyers want a house that is [...]
Abandoned Properties – One Of The Best Kept Money-Making Secrets – Part 2
Jan. 26th, 2009
In part one of “Abandoned Properties, One of the Best Kept Money-Making Secrets”, we explored the great profit potential in this unique real estate investing niche. Although some of these properties might be the result of a foreclosure or other distressing event, remember that we’re helping the owner with his/her “house headache” when we invest [...]
Real Estate and Rental Apartments in Denmark
Jan. 26th, 2009
Real Estate in Denmark-Overview: To own real estate in Denmark is indeed worth the investment. Plenty of homes in Denmark are on sale, which offer great opportunity for property seekers and investors. Real estate in Denmark includes properties that you may expect to get at varying rates. Likewise, there are certain rules governing each property. [...]