Nick Mormann
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The 7 Most Important Contractors Landlords Need For Apartment Buildings
Owning an apartment building is more involved than collecting rent each month. Maintenance, repairs, and renovations play a recurring role, making it crucial to have a series of reliable contractors on speed dial. With projects of all types, one or two contractors won’t do. You need an entire team. Below are the seven most important contractors you will need.1. Landscapers/lawn companies – Landscapers and lawn companies are responsible for keeping the grounds attractive year round. Look for landscapers who can handle the unique needs of your apartment community whether it be general lawn care, pool cleaning services, tree trimming, or…
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Five Home Improvements For A Quick Sale
Need to sell a property fast but not sure which home improvements make sense due to time constraints? Start by walking through the house and visualizing buyers’ reactions. Would something make them pause, frown, or shake their head “no”? If so, repair or replace the source of this negative reaction. Below are the five areas we recommend improving for a quick sale.1. Curb appeal – Let’s face it, no one wants to buy an ugly home. If a house isn’t visually appealing from the curb, buyers may never even make it across the threshold to see what else the home…
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5 Home Repair Pitfalls To Avoid When Flipping A House
Flipping a house is generally thought of as a fix-it-fast and sell-it-even-faster process. While you may want to move quickly, this doesn’t mean that you should rush your way through it or cut corners.Avoid the following 5 home repair pitfalls and flip your next house with confidence.1. Buying cheap materials – It’s true, you get what you pay for. At the same time, we understand the temptation to buy cheap materials. After all, you won’t be the one living with them. However, buyers recognize quality as well as home improvements that don’t live up to their standards. If they wanted…
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Finding the Right Contractors For Your Real Estate Investment
Investing in real estate often requires an investment in either elbow grease or contracting services. While you may be handy with a hammer, it’s impossible to do it all by yourself. Plus, if you own properties far from home, you have no other choice but to hire a contractor. Use the tips below to find the right contractors for your real estate investment:Create a list of possible contractors – You have to start somewhere. Look for contractors online, ask other real estate professionals in the area for referrals, and get names and numbers from signs in the local neighborhood.Pre-screen by…
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Rehabbing – Save Money On Contractors With Multiple Quotes
Two obstacles stand in the way of fixing up an investment property located outside of your area: contractor cost and trustworthiness. After all, if you can’t visit the property after each phase, you must rely on your contractors to get the work done to your satisfaction and within budget despite your absence.It’s hard enough to find local contractors and get quotes when you’re local, and much more time-consuming when searching from afar. Fortunately, online contractor quotation services are available. These services can save you time and money as well as ensure reliability and trustworthiness thanks to pre-screening and high standards.Save…
