uh oh. But it is not rare. Let me start by saying that managing your own properties starting out is the way to go. Why? Because you must know the laws and what you can and cannot do as a landlord. Perhaps you have no interest in managing the properties yourself and plan to immediately hire a management company. *Warning*: […]
There is perhaps nothing better that you, as a homeowner, can do to add instant beauty and curb appeal than a new siding to your home. Since the “days of old” when homes were built with thatched roofs and adobe and adobe walls, there has been a search to improve the form and function of the family home with new […]
The newest financial elixir to appear on the American scene is the quiet title concept. Many consumers are under the impression that a quiet title action will get them a free home. Could not be farther from the truth. Why would I know? Because I wrote a continuing legal education credits workshop for lawyers. The workshop has been approved in […]
Stress is not something new in my life or anyone else’s. The thing about stress is that you never get used to it, or at least I don’t. I don’t know what I would do if a week didn’t have any stress. When that happens, I’ll let you know. The past week has not been one of those stress-free weeks. […]
Non-Performing Notes (NPN) are a great way to invest in Real Estate, without getting dirty or dealing with toilets, termites or tenants. It involves buying the delinquent mortgage and note from a bank, hedge fund, or its current owner. Now you are the bank, and no one calls the bank if the toilet is clogged, so you can have a […]
Instructions Things you will need: One Pair of Channel Locks/Slip Joint Pliers One flat head screwdriver One #2 Phillips head screwdriver Small adjustable wrench. A new grinder/shredder. Plumber’s putty or putty. The first thing to do is make sure your old one isn’t just stuck. Each disposer comes with a key, if you can’t find yours they are available at […]
One option that is often overlooked by those who want to own a home is to purchase a condominium or condominium. But, the traditional detached single-family home is not the ideal situation for everyone. For those just starting out, affordability can be an issue. An empty nester may want to downsize and not have the hassles of yard work and […]
As a dog lover and vacation rental home owner, I have often come across the topic of traveling with a beloved pet. Although only a few short years ago, it was relatively rare to find hotel accommodation that would welcome, or at least tolerate, my lovable and well-behaved Boxer, Ouzo. From time to time, while traveling on Interstate 5 in […]
A key factor in the current real estate problems in Florida is the affordability of housing. Many other problems exist and can be considered part of normal market fluctuations. However, affordability is invariably the essential element. Home Price and Family Income Comparisons in 1980 and 2005 Let’s use the Miami-Dade median home price and Florida median household income statistics for […]
There are three letters that all owners and managers must engrave in their brains every time the decision to hire a new employee is made. The three letters are TEC, which stand for Talent, Experience, and Chemistry. The greatest chance of success when hiring a new employee is to make sure the people you hire possess these three characteristics: the […]
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