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A Tip About Paint
December 19, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
I would like to talk to you today about some more cost effective methods of optimizing your rehab dollars. You’ve heard me say “paint is cheap.” In fact, paint is about the most cost-effective enhancement that the real estate investment professional can employ. Now let’s talk about a specific feature of flat finish interior paints. [...]
...Read The RestA Great Way To Tug On Your Buyer’s Heart Strings
December 6, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
In a previous article I spoke of the importance of recognizing curb appeal. I would like to comment on another little area of that first impression we give our buyers. It is the front door. The front door is in itself not only the entry to the home but it tells your guest something about [...]
...Read The RestHow To Make The Best First Impression
December 6, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Whenever planning the rehab of an investment property, it is wise to put yourself in the shoes of your typical buyer. Since first impressions are the most lasting, I would like to address your buyer’s first impression of your property. This is known as “curb appeal.” Consider, what does a prospective buyer see as they [...]
...Read The RestWhere Do You Get The Most Bang For Your Buck
December 6, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
In previous articles we have covered some very good ways of increasing your profits from a real estate investment transaction. Whenever possible, repair rather than replace, right? Now let’s discuss another specific area in which we can get more “bang for our buck.” I think it is best remembered if we say: “paint is cheap.” [...]
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November 24, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
In this series, I have been discussing specific ways in which the savvy real estate investing entrepreneur can maximize his/her profits through the rehab process. We have discussed the folly of over-improving an investment property. As a real estate mentor I usually advise my students to choose repair over replacement whenever possible. There are, of [...]
...Read The RestLet’s Talk About Flooring
November 24, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Let’s talk about flooring. One nice thing about figuring costs on flooring is that when an entire house needs it, we can quickly multiply the square footage by a predetermined “price per sq. ft.” number. This especially comes in handy when we are pressed to come up with an offer price because it simply doesn’t [...]
...Read The RestWhen Does it Pay to Replace rather Than Repair?
November 24, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
The world of real estate investment is full of subtle nuances that can yield handsome profits, if handled intelligently. The flip side is that we may lose everything without properly regulating our spending on a “fixer.” One of the reasons I am recognized as one of the nation’s most effective real estate mentors is the [...]
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