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28 04, 2019

How Much Insurance Should A Homeowner Have?

2019-05-19T11:54:55-04:00April 28th, 2019|Categories: Flipping, Florida, Georgia, Hard Money, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Lawyers, Rehab Loans|Tags: , , , |

If you're living in a house you intend to flip, do you know how much insurance you should have as a homeowner? Obviously, you will need enough homeowners insurance to replace the home if it were destroyed in a fire or a hurricane, but what else do you need? Make sure that your belongings are also covered. Your belongings like jewelry, clothing, art, and other items might cost more to replace than a standard homeowners insurance would cover. This is not including any updates you've already made to the home like granite countertops or new appliances. Be sure to take

28 04, 2019

Should I Install A Metal Roof On My Rental Property?

2019-06-28T15:49:30-04:00April 28th, 2019|Categories: Hard Money, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Remodeling Tips, Tennessee|Tags: , , , , |

Does your rental property need a new roof? Are you thinking of installing a metal roof on your rental property? You should know that when you purchase residential metal roofing, you are going to pay a lot extra. These extra costs are partly due to the professional installation that requires special equipment and expertise and partly because the material is more expensive. Even the range of metal roofs can vary though and not all roofers will offer the same options in metal roofs, so before you make your decision, you should know your options. Steel roofs alone have more than

27 04, 2019

Home Flippers: Creating A Wonderful Outdoor Space Can Help You Sell Even Faster

2019-04-27T23:59:08-04:00April 27th, 2019|Categories: Flipping, Hard Money, Selling, Short Sales|

Want some tried and true tips for creating an ambient and lovely outdoor space that buyers will love? Remodeling Magazine was just one of many that seem to estimate the average return on investment for having an outdoor kitchen installed is shockingly high. The  ROI could be even more significant if you know how to install an outdoor kitchen yourself. Ideally, outdoor kitchens feature a pleasing, concrete or stone patio and a separate area for dining. Gazebos and pergola also make the outdoor kitchen stand out to homebuyers. A pergola will add value to any house. ROI after having a

26 04, 2019

Defrosting A Freezer On Your New Investment Property

2019-05-19T11:55:10-04:00April 26th, 2019|Categories: Flipping, Investment Properties, Leases, Leasing Your Property, Rehab Loans, Short Sales|Tags: , |

New freezers have self-defrosting features, but old freezers need defrosting sometimes. If you've purchased a new property with an older freezer in the kitchen, garage or basement, you might want to extend its life a little bit. If it's frosted over, defrosting it can add some life to the machine while you wait to get more energy efficient models. Since this is a new property, you won't have to worry about finding a place to store your frozen food. Normally, that can be the biggest hassle. If you've just purchased a home with food still in the freezer, just toss

25 04, 2019

Suburban Landlords Can Appeal To Young Families’ Renting Needs

2019-06-19T23:12:11-04:00April 25th, 2019|Categories: Hard Money|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Landlords with homes in suburban areas will benefit by understanding the needs and desires of the young Millenial renting families. Millennials love urban life, but often move to suburban areas when they begin growing their families. Landlords can take note of this and this demographic's needs. While staying within the bounds of the Fair Housing Act, landlords can still offer amenities that appeal to these demographics. Make sure that in your advertising you highlight amenities interesting to this group. Are there good schools nearby? What about parks? Family-friendly entertainment? Remember, just because these Millennials have moved out of the city

20 04, 2019

Virginia Highland: One Of Atlanta’s Most Popular Neighborhoods

2019-04-19T22:04:55-04:00April 20th, 2019|Categories: Developers, Flipping, Hard Money, Income, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Leases, Leasing Your Property, Short Sales, Tenants|Tags: , , , |

Virginia Highland, or simply VaHi to residents that live there, is one of Atlanta's most vibrant areas. It combines small-town charm with the perks of living in the city. Virginia Highland is found east of Ansley Park right near downtown. This neighborhood has four separate and distinct villages that are all connected into a very walkable overall neighborhood. Virginia Highland is considered one of Atlanta's most sought after neighborhoods, so if you can find an investment property in VaHi that you can either flip or turn into a rental, you'd be in luck. Some of the homes are over 100-years-old

19 04, 2019

Best Markets For Home Flippers In 2019

2019-04-19T21:42:51-04:00April 19th, 2019|Categories: Business, Commercial, Flipping, Florida, Income, Investing, Investment Properties, Tennessee|Tags: , , , , |

Two of the top markets for home flipping happen to be in our area of service for hard money loaning. Both Florida and Tennessee are among the top markets for house flippers. That means that the average time to flip, the average profit, and the average return on your investment will be best in these markets. Florida's House Flipping Market Florida has year-round warm weather and residents don't pay income tax on their earnings at the state level. One of the best cities in Florida for house flipping is in north Florida. House flippers in Jacksonville do very well, according

19 04, 2019

Landlords Should Consider Accepting Online Payments (And Advertising It As A Perk)

2019-06-19T22:40:28-04:00April 19th, 2019|Categories: Hard Money|Tags: , , |

The average tenant might not even own a checkbook. If they send you a check for rent, it was probably sent through their online banking system. New renters generally hate paying rent this way. They actually would love to be able to use their debit card to pay their rent. They would also love to be able to pay their rent right from their mobile device. An alternative that can satisfy the desires of the tenant and the financial interests of the landlord is Stripe.com. It's free to set up a Stripe account and it can link right to a

18 04, 2019

Landlords, Millennials Shop For Rentals Differently, So You Need To Adjust Your Marketing Too

2019-05-19T11:55:26-04:00April 18th, 2019|Categories: Commercial, Hard Money, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Leases, Leasing Your Property, Selling, Tenants|Tags: , , , |

Landlords marketing to Millennial renters face new challenges. For example, most Millennials get almost all of their information from social media. As a lessor, you simply must have an online presence that incorporates a variety of social media platforms to fully market to millennial renters. Don't simply post an ad online on Craigslist and think you have your online presence covered. It important to post to Craigslist, of course, but that shouldn't be your only online presence. Instagram is an incredibly useful online marketing tool. It's a generational favorite. Also, don't merely post a photo and your information to Instagram.

18 04, 2019

3 Sustainable Property Upgrades To Maximize Millennial Interest In Your Flip

2019-06-19T22:30:43-04:00April 18th, 2019|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Taxes|Tags: , , , |

Millennials are the largest group of homebuyers and they have a strong tendency to be attracted to homes that have sustainable upgrades. Here are three sustainable property upgrades that really appeal to the eco-conscious Millennial homebuyer: Heating & Cooling Upgrades Hi-tech thermostats are incredibly appealing to most Millennials. Nearly half of all energy use in the average US household is attributed to heating and cooling. Hi-tech thermostats help reduce these energy costs. Before paying for a hi-tech thermostat, check with your energy provider. Some offer low cost, incredibly energy conscious thermostats and they will install them for you. Insulating your

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