K What is driving for dollars? Driving for dollars is when you drive around a neighborhood (or walk) to find distressed properties and leads for real estate investing. Driving for dollars can be a great way to get inexpensive leads for real estate marketing. The leads can be used for direct mail marketing or cold calling. … Read more
Painting is a project almost anyone can do. The only problem is it can take forever if you aren’t an experienced painter. I have found a few tips and techniques over the years and learned how to paint without tape and paint faster. If you don’t have to tape off edges and can cut in … Read more
Painting kitchen cabinets is one of my favorite projects, it makes a huge impact on a kitchen. What can be better than a beautiful bright white kitchen? If you’re thinking of painting cabinets but not sure how to paint cabinets white and have them look professional don’t worry it isn’t difficult. It takes some time … Read more
Estimating rehab costs for house flips is essential for finding a good deal. Being able to estimate rehab costs also comes in handy when buying rentals or even when looking at properties you plan to live in yourself. When estimating rehab expenses for the first time plan on making mistakes and budget for them. Start … Read more
Determining the class of property in real estate is incredibly helpful when deciding the extent of the rehab of a house. Properties and locations can be split up into different classes of A, B, C, or D. A are high-end and D is more the rundown part of town. Each city has its own class … Read more
Septic and well problems are devastating issues to have after purchasing a property. Keep an eye out for common septic system and well problems before making a purchase. It is often best to get an inspector who specializes in septic and well to take a look. If you do hire an inspector make sure to … Read more
Siding is expensive to replace. Water damage from bad siding can be even more expensive. When you are inspecting a house for siding problems you should be able to spot warning signs that there is damage.
There are pros and cons to different types of siding. These are a few common types of siding and issues to watch for.
Replacing a roof is a costly expense. Because a roof is so expensive I have included a DIY roof inspection checklist. Also a few pros and cons for roofing materials, and inspection tips for those roofing materials.
When buying a new house or inspecting your home, being able to spot problems before a roof leak prevents costly problems.
When it’s obvious the roof needs replaced or repaired get several quotes before choosing a contractor. Prices vary by several thousand dollars. Make sure your contractor is licensed and insured.
Find houses to flip or rent is one of the most important tasks as a real estate investor. Finding the deal can be a little difficult starting out depending on the market. Before even looking for the property find out what market you want to invest in. Finding Your Market Take a close look at … Read more
Keeping track of the accounting for a house flip is a daunting task. Shoving receipts in a box to review later is a bad idea. Before you start flipping or at the beginning of the flip get organized and it will make life easier. When you’re just starting and everything is new and there is … Read more