Do you know how they say that change is the only constant? Well, it couldn’t be any truer than today.
The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are far-reaching. It is affecting all of us.
For parents of small children, the broken system of childcare vs. career will impact our well-being and finances tremendously. However, this can be a great time to introspect and chart out your real estate investing journey.
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3 Tips for New Investors When Buying for BRRRR During COVID-19
A variety of emerging trends in the age of COVID-19 are shaping the future of real estate. What can you do now to prepare for a new landscape?
https://magazine.realtor/sales-and-marketing/feature/article/2020/09/4-skills-you-ll-need-to-sell-in-the-post-pandemic-world
The conflict between landlords and tenants over repairs can easily be avoided if each party knows who is responsible for fixing what.
https://thinkrealty.com/landlord-tenant-fixes/
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Landlord or Tenant: Who Fixes What? | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/15-year-mortgages-for-new-intermediate-investors
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15-Year Mortgages Are Best for New and Intermediate Investors | Blog
Property odors are nothing to sniff at. A foul smell in your rental can be more than simply an embarrassment, it can have an effect on your ROI.
https://www.rentecdirect.com/blog/odor-at-your-rental-property/
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What to do About Foul Odors at Your Rental Property
Seller Financing is an awesome tool that can put more money in your pocket when you sell a property. Do you know how and when to use this tool?
https://thinkrealty.com/seller-financing/
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Seller Financing | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
Tenant screening is a very important part of owning successful Burlington rental properties. Make sure you're doing it correctly! https://bit.ly/2HOKCGo
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Tenant Screening - Make Sure You’re Not Discriminating
Visiting National Parks can make for a great socially distanced vacation. If you are planning a trip to one of America's great parks, here are a few things to keep in mind to help protect these natural wonders — and yourself.
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7 Ways to Leave No Trace at a National Park
When choosing from the best water heaters, the decision often boils down to fuel preference and budget. Learn what else to shop for and get top-rated picks.
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-water-heaters/
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The Best Water Heaters for Homeowners
With RPM Sterling you can count on our local knowledge and expertise, supported by systems and processes developed over the past 30 years. Join the thousands of rental homeowners and investors who trust Real Property Management across the country to manage their rental properties. Whether you own one rental home or several investment properties, our staff is prepared to meet the demands of property management, 24 hours a day.
It’s easy to assume that just because a property looks good from the outside that the same is true of the inside. The sad fact is that a clean and tidy exterior could be hiding any number of lease violations.
https://thinkrealty.com/lease-violations-in-hiding/
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Lease Violations in Hiding | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
Many renters make the common mistake of assuming that they are covered under their landlord’s insurance policy…but this is rarely the case. Renter’s insurance is a must if you want to protect yourself and your belongings.
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-reasons-you-should-always-get-renters-insurance-551540
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10 Reasons You Should Always Get Renters Insurance
Need to know how to find a plumber to add to your speed dial? Try following these steps to pick the right one.
https://www.neighborly.com/neighborly-advice/2020/october/how-to-find-a-trustworthy-plumber/
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How to Find a Trustworthy Plumber
Both tenants and landlords are facing challenges during the pandemic. What can landlords with struggling tenants do to lighten their load?
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/what-can-landlords-do-tenants-struggling
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What Landlords Can Do if Tenants Are Struggling To Pay Rent
Gnats often seem to appear out of nowhere and can be tricky to remove. Here are a few strategies to ban the bugs for good. https://bit.ly/3mLNZNF
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How to Get Rid of Gnats in Your Shelburne House
Have a Happy Halloween!!
#Halloween2020 #RealPropertyManagement
A thoughtful approach to garage storage makes the most of this valuable space and keeps every necessity at your fingertips.
https://www.zillow.com/blog/garage-tricks-getting-organized-168713/
#OrganizationTips #SpringCleanInTheFall #GarageStorage
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Regain Your Garage: Simple Tricks for Getting Organized
What should you expect this fall? Will COVID-19 cause prices to fall and a housing market crash? Learn the fall real estate market trends here.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/fall-real-estate-market-2020/
#Covid19 #RealEstatePredictions #HousingMarket
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Fall Real Estate Market 2020: What to Expect | Mashvisor
Who doesn’t get excited about remodeling their house? Every remodeling job, however, needs careful planning, an accurate budget, and a design that is sure to go the distance for your lifestyle.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/10-must-dos-before-remodeling-your-bathroom-in-2021/
#BathroomRemodels #HomeImprovement
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10 Must-Dos Before Remodeling Your Bathroom in 2021
Airbnb is ready to go public, which is expected to be one of the hottest stock market listings of the year. The long-awaited move from this popular vacation rental company has excited many. Being one of the travel industry’s biggest names, many investors have been waiting to buy Airbnb stock.
Talks of an Airbnb IPO had been circling for some time before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Despite the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, the home-sharing company will be going forward with its initial public offering (IPO), and Airbnb stock will start trading on the stock market.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/airbnb-stock/
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Airbnb Stock: Everything You Need to Know | Mashvisor
Here's to a year of blessings and beyond!!
#HappyNewYear #Welcome2021
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'I Bought This House Based on Listing Photos Alone': Was It Worth the Risk?
Despite a significant degree of uncertainty that remains after a tumultuous year, the 2021 outlook for the single-family rental market remains hopeful.
https://www.realpropertymgt.com/real-property-management-2021-economic-outlook/
#RealPropertyManagement #2021EconomicOutlook
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Real Property Management's 2021 Economic Outlook for Landlords | Real Property Management National Headquarters
The No. 1 Thing You Can Do To Improve Everything in Your Life (Bonus: It’s Ridiculously Easy!)
But one thing we can all do to improve our skills—whether in real estate investing, property management, accounting, or even relationships—is the one thing we all seem to almost intentionally and quite pointlessly deprive ourselves of.
And that thing is better SLEEP!
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/improve-life-sleep-better
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One Thing You Can Do To Improve Everything in Your Life
Many new investors chase cash flow with cheap homes, but these properties likely won't bring in the profits you're hoping for.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/why-not-buy-cheap
#DontCheapOut #InvestWisely
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Why Buying Cheap Homes Won't Make You Money
Thinking of buying a manufactured home for investment? There are some things you need to keep in mind.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/buying-a-manufactured-home/
#RealEstateInvestment #ManufacturedHomes
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What to Know When Buying a Manufactured Home | Mashvisor
Many homeowners may wonder what is a ‘Sleepout’ and is it worth having one in their backyard.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/property-owner-sleepout-cabin-basics/
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Property Owner Sleepout Cabin Basics | PropertyTalk
COVID-19 has resulted in a hot market for buyers. Before you dive in, check out these 13 tips on how to win a real estate bidding war.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/how-to-win-a-real-estate-bidding-war/
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How to Win a Real Estate Bidding War: 13 Tips | Mashvisor
Drafts got you down? As outside temperatures plummet, leaky windows can make the inside of your home feel downright frosty—to say nothing of costing you money as your hard-earned heating dollars fly right out the window.
Obviously, the permanent solution to drafts is to replace old and leaky windows with new, energy-efficient versions. Not everyone, however, can afford the substantial cost of replacement windows, and for those who are renting a home, expensive projects simply don't make sense.
Here are some quick and easy DIY fixes:
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/drafty-windows-solutions-for-every-budget-48200
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Drafty Windows? Solutions for Every Budget
Take it from a fellow small investor- there are 3 partners a small investor needs. Here's how to find them and how they'll help your real estate business.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/small-investor-partners/
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3 Partners I Think Every Small Investor Needs | Mashvisor
