Seek out great agents
Monday, November 14
Seek out great AgentsThe other day, a young agent contacted me about a deal down in Cartersville. It was a great deal, and since the agent brought it to my attention, I made my offer through him.As I was going through the paperwork, I noticed something called an “Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreeme...
Should you use a handyman?
Sunday, November 06
Should you use a handy man?Lately I’ve had a hard time finding a good, consistent, and affordable painter that’s not booked three months out.This issue led me to do I don’t normally do – I called a handyman service for paint bids on two consecutive projects – I got burned on both of them.The firs...
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be broke kids
Sunday, October 30
“Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be broke kids”When meeting with sellers, your No. 1 goal should be to solve real estate problems.You should tell them something like, “I’m about to ask you some crazy questions. That’s because my job isn’t necessarily to buy your house; it’s to solve real ...
Do you notes need to carry interest?
Thursday, October 27
Do your notes need to carry interest?I was at worship the other day with a five-yea- old who was trying to sell his Rubik’s Cube. I didn’t know they still make those things, but for fun, I played along and asked him how much he wanted for the toy.Tyner: “Nine hundred sixteen”.Me: “Nine hundred...
Do what you've got to doo-doo
Sunday, October 16
Do what you’ve got to doo-doo.I recently found myself deep inside part of the septic system at a house in Calhoun. I didn’t even know what this thing was when we bought it – it looks like a big green trash can lid lying on the ground. Turns out when you open the lid, instead of trash, you get a 1...
Trailers is as trailers does
Tuesday, October 11
Trailers is as trailers doesI’m a big fan of mobile homes. To me, they have the best returns, by far, of any investment in real estate today. But be aware, mobile homes are quirky.We have a doublewide on Berry Bennett Rd. It was a little rough when we bought it, but we got it rehabbed and looking...