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Capitalism with a Green Heart by Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson contracted energy renovations for 30 years and served the industry as president of the California Building Performance Association before starting GreenEarthEquities in 2008.  He performs deep energy retrofits on foreclosed homes and and is building an Army of Energy-Wise Investors to do the same.  As the principal of GreenEarthEquities, his column provides proven insights into the nuts and bolts of profitable energy-wise house flipping utilizing the latest green building tools and technology.  Click here to read one or all of his many posts on every aspect of this issue. his column provides proven insights into the nuts and bolts of profitable energy-wise house flipping utilizing the latest green building tools and technology.  Click here to read one or all of his many posts on every aspect of this issue.

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Finding Surprising Deals … Across America

September 5th, 2010 categories: Buyers, Investors, RENOVATORS, SUCCESS STORIES

Some people have asked, "How do you find the good deals?" and I've been thinking about that recently since the last deal found me.   For me, there are two types of real estate search,   On Purpose, and Serendipity. On Purpose includes all the normal methods,  searching the REO listings, Courthouse Steps, Direct Mail etc ... and we need to...Continue Reading!

Wholesalers Can Save You A Lot Of Time!

August 17th, 2010 categories: Buyers, EnergyWise Education, Investors, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, Realitors, RENOVATORS

We are in escrow to purchase our first property from a "Wholesaler."    I didn't see it coming, but I'm glad I got a call a couple of weeks ago from Sam Okenyi & his partner, Chris Williams.    They were familiar with our Green Renovation and Classy Remodeling work from our job sign and our CraigsList ads and knew...Continue Reading!

Solar On A Rental: Have I Lost My Mind? Or Found The Key?

August 5th, 2010 categories: EnergyWise Education, Home Performance, Investors, Regulators and Regulations, SOLAR

Some of my investor friends say I've finally lost it,  gone completely overboard with this green energy thing ... and my wife thinks they may be right. This week I installed a Photovoltaic Solar System on one of my renovation houses.    The fact that it was on a rental is where my friends thought I took leave of my senses. But...Continue Reading!

100727_America, Wake Up

July 27th, 2010 categories: Planet Savers University

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100720_Market Observations: Flex & Thrive in this Market

July 20th, 2010 categories: Planet Savers University

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100713 Ten Ways To Add Value

July 13th, 2010 categories: Planet Savers University

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100706 House Flipping Marketing Tips

July 6th, 2010 categories: Planet Savers University

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100629 You’ll Need Plan B If…

June 29th, 2010 categories: Planet Savers University

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100622 Zero Energy Renovation #1

June 22nd, 2010 categories: Planet Savers University

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100601 Passive House Design Overview

June 1st, 2010 categories: Planet Savers University, Regulators and Regulations

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