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In Depth Remodel Budget: 4554 E. Harvard Fresno CA

Remodel Budget 4554 E. Harvard Fresno CA This week I've asked our Rogelio Covarubias, our general contractor in Fresno, CA to take us through a line by line final budget for our next investor owned property. This interesting acquisition has a lot of potential but will required a good bit of work.  When completed, the nearly 2,000 sqft 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home will easily provide housing for two complete families, each needing to share only a spacious kitchen.  Given our experience with responses from Craig's List for 4 bedrooms, we believe we'll be inundated with renters with large or muliti-generational families. Click...Continue Reading!

Niche Condos Part 2: Return On Investment

Niche Condos Part 2 Return On Investment (ROI) Last week we reviewed 5 "Niche Condos" that seemed to offer better initial Return On Investment (ROI) than some in less than desirable locations. This week we'll do a quick review and then take an in depth look at Property Evaluation Schedules for each. These will include: Acquisition prices Property comps Estimated Phase 1 remodel costs Marketing and managing expense Flipping vs Renting ROI We'll discuss the various properties and as always provide both the Property Comparison Spreadsheet and Individual Property Evaluation Schedules to attendees.  We'll even be offering opportunities for those interested to invest in any of the condos being reviewed. Hope...Continue Reading!

Niche Condos: Special Value Part 1

Niche Condos Special Value? Part 1 With Dave Robinson River Cruising in Portugal we're taking the opportunity to continue our series on the investment condo market. A few weeks ago we found low cost condos seemed to offer a good initial Return On Investment (ROI) but the locations seem less than desirable. On the other side of the equation, condos in nice areas of town offer far less ROI's when factoring in higher purchase prices and Home Owner Association (HOA) fees. A little more digging and we discovered 5 condos in Fresno CA that have "niche market appeal." Some are located in better pockets of...Continue Reading!

Condos: Overlooked Cash Cows?

Condos... Overlooked Cash Cows? Last week we took an in depth look at several previously owned residential investments.  In working through the process we noted that at the moment Condos in many cases seem to be offering better than 100:1 returns as rentals! Previously not on our radar, GEE's giving these low cost buy in options a closer look.  Here's some of our findings: While investors are quick to pick up on single and even multi-family residences, condos may seem hardly worth the effort and therefore are remaining on MLS for extended periods. Owners often remodel these units for quicker turn around, thereby decreasing the...Continue Reading!

Picking The Best Green Investment Value

Residential Investing Picking The Best Green Value A couple of weeks back we took a look at a spreadsheet with 16 single family and multi family investment properties in Fresno CA. This week we'll be featuring a few of the best as we discuss how to identify the greatest value for those just getting started to the experienced green investor looking to pad their portfolio. Obvious considerations are: Location Market Age Condition Improvements Neighborhood Some other important factors include: Financing: Cash vs. financed investing Bid price: Properties with zero to a dozen offers Configuration: How does the number of beds and bath really pencil out? Previous remodeling:  Are permits important? What are indicators of poor...Continue Reading!

Floor Plan Reconfiguration Tips and Tricks

Floor Plans Reconfiguration Tips and Tricks When buying a previously owned home as a primary residence or an investment property slight or even major floor plan changes can add attractiveness, convenience and value. This is particularly true when remodeling older homes, which may have dated floor-plans not to mention unusual and even unpermited additions. This week will be looking at just such a property located at 198 Pond Road Bridgton ME.  A joint venture investment, we're determined to take a 100+ year old floor-plan, including more recent somewhat unfortunate remodeling, to a whole new level of Green Livability. As always we've found no one of...Continue Reading!

GREEN Projects Update

GREEN Projects Update From West to East Coast As you many know GEE always has several projects in the works.  From new investment opportunities and acquisitions to energy wise remodels for flipping or renting we stay busy doing our part and helping others to Save The Planet One Foreclosed House At A Time! Tonight we'll do an update round up on current and new projects including interesting developments from the West to East Coast. Time permitting we'll discuss: Maine property acquisition including finding extra acreage attached not evident in listing. Flipping or renting options in Virginia. Rental prices increasing the Return On Investment (ROI) in California. As always...Continue Reading!

3 Project Updates

3 Project Updates From East to West Coast Greetings PlanetSavers, Tonight we'll be updating the progress on three properties we've been following. As many of you know the real estate markets across the nation provide various kinds of short and/or long term investment options while allowing for energy wise upgrades.  This being the case, I believe green remodeling of residential real estate represents one of the greatest avenues for financial and environmental security. 198 Pond Rd. Bridgton, ME A 3 bedroom 2 Bath 1716 Sqft home built in 1900 that appears to be a fantastic deal at $46,000. Conflicting deeds show property may be between 2-14...Continue Reading!

Open Forum: Various Rental Issues

Open Forum Various Rental Issues Many thanks to our recent guest interviewees.  If you missed any of these great webinars you can find them archived here. As we've been discussing, real estate markets around the nation are providing exciting investment opportunities.  From buy and hold rental properties in Fresno, CA to Energy Wise flips in Virginia and Maine! With excellent ROI's, this is a good time to jump in and catch the rising tide of passive income and/or equity. For those who already have, tonight's Open Forum's a chance to ask questions and get feedback on any and all aspects of your project. For those...Continue Reading!

Ready For A Joint Venture?

Joint Venture Easy Way To Get Started Tonight we will analyze a property purchase in Maine for the purpose of either flipping or renting.  I'll be making an offer on 198 Pond Rd, Bridgton, Maine 04009 tomorrow morning, a 1,761 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bath and am offering an opportunity for someone(s) to partner with us on this project. I know, Maine is a long way away from most of you (me too.)  I wouldn't stretch that far if it weren't for knowing Tom Smith, the contractor and Home Performance expert who we will be using to complete this project. Tom has been...Continue Reading!