Ready For Your Close-Up?
Monday, July 10
It has been said that "A picture is worth a thousand words". And it was Picasso who said "Every now and then one paints a picture that seems to have opened a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things". In real estate, a great picture is a stepping stone to personally seeing the property...
Selling an Investment Property in a Seller's Market = Win-Win, Right?
Wednesday, June 21
In my last blog, I discussed the struggles of being an Investor buyer in a seller's market, and how to overcome the obstacles it creates. Now let's switch gears and talk about being an Investor who is selling their property in a Seller's Market. What's to talk about you ask? Should be a win-win s...
Buying Investment Properties in a Seller's Market? Bring Your "A" Game
Wednesday, June 07
Summer is here and available properties to consider for purchase continue to be in short supply. And yes, this affects both residential and investment property buyers. Bidding wars have driven purchase prices up. Good news for sellers (maybe list now??), but it has also created anxiety for buyers...
Seal The Deal With Curb Appeal
Friday, May 19
Curb appeal is your home or investment property's first impression. And you will never get a second chance at a first impression, so make it a good one. You want to make it eye-catching, ultimately attracting people into seeing the rest of your property. People often say "It was love at first sig...
What's Under The Covers?
Tuesday, May 09
As a Realtor showing homes and investment properties in the Pittsburgh area, I am always looking for things to uncover -- things that the average looker may not see. I do this to help determine if a property is a good investment or a bad mistake. Looking under the covers make...
Real Estate Investing: Is This Your First Time?
Wednesday, April 26
Real Estate Investing is a great way to earn cash flow when done properly. Besides the tax advantages and the equity you are acquiring, the fact that others (renters/lessees) could be paying most, if not all, of your mortgage is very enticing. There are so many good reasons to get started in real...