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Renovation Rockstar: Layers of History in Kansas City

Think Realty | 4 Dec 2018

Project Notes: Built in 1890 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms 3,010 square feet Original floors and staircase Kitchen with 12-foot ceilings Purchase Price: $122,000 Rehab & Carrying Costs: $200,000 Appraised Value After… more

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Powerful Data Produces Good Business

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 3 Dec 2018

“The role of chief economist at Fannie Mae is a little different than a chief economist role anywhere else,” Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae’s chief economist, started out. He then went… more

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5 Things to Consider Before a Home Giveaway

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 30 Nov 2018

It’s as much a part of the season as mistletoe and silver bells. The annual home giveaway season starts just after Halloween when Christmas lights and holiday dazzle show up… more

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Institutional Class-Action Lawsuits Spell Trouble for Individual Landlords

Linda Liberatore | 20 Nov 2018

Recently, industrial single-family home companies are getting some very bad press and facing some pretty nasty class-action accusations. For example, Invitation Homes, a Blackstone vehicle that began buying distressed single-family… more

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How to Get Your Real Estate Website to Actually Rank on Google

Bobby Burch | 15 Nov 2018

Let’s go ahead and burst a bubble for those wanting a quick, easy avenue to a top ranking on Google: There isn’t one. Improving your site’s ranking and SEO, or… more

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5 Details that Will Make or Break Your Postcard Marketing Campaign

Think Realty | 14 Nov 2018

Although an increasing number of real estate investors are relying on digital marketing to generate leads for their deals, postcard mailings stand the test of time. Jamie Wooley, founder of… more

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Seasonal Steps to Protect Investors, Avoid Financial Loss

BreAnn Stephenson | 30 Oct 2018

Fall and winter are two of the most punishing seasons on your property, so getting an early start is crucial. Though the U.S. boasts a variety of climates, the chief… more

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7 Must-Have Apps for Real Estate Investors

Jenna Heneghan | 29 Oct 2018

Real estate investors are constantly on the go, and the majority do not have an official company office space to use as home base. That means, for most, their cell… more

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4 Must-Haves in Your Contractor Agreements

Tom Olson | 18 Oct 2018

Any successful property transformation will rely on a successful relationship with your contractor. While many investors still pride themselves on “handshake agreements” within their local professional community, a solid, written… more

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3 Negotiation Strategies for Working with Hard Money Lenders

Sam Jacknin | 12 Oct 2018

The key to leveraging more beneficial negotiations with your hard money lender is, as with most negotiations, better understanding your lender and what they are trying to accomplish. This article… more

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