by Vena Jones-Cox If you don’t think that real estate investing is a relationship business, you haven’t been paying attention.  It’s your connections with other investors that bring you the local knowledge, the referrals to the right professionals, the money, the partnerships, and the deals that let you prosper now, and for years to come.   …

By Vena Jones-Cox

Way back in the mid-90s, I went to a workshop taught by the great Pete Fortunato.
Several times during this event, he mentioned deals he’d negotiated or financed with the help of what he called “financial friends”.

By Mary Ann Skweres, Rock Counter Kitchen and Bath

Cabinets account for a large percentage of remodeling budgets. Flippers, landlords, and homeowners, often focus on price during kitchen renovations. Although cabinets made of different materials might look the same on the outside, what the cabinet is made from and how it is constructed, can have long-lasting implications, impacting not only aesthetics, but durability, environmental footprint and ultimate cost.

By Vena Jones-Cox
Think back for a minute—what was your first thought the first time you saw one of those handwritten signs at the highway entrance? You know, the one that says, “Handyman Special Must Sale [sic] $87,000 555-5555”? Or the first time you saw a bandit sign that said, “I Buy Houses Close in…

By Ray Sasser

Scope of Work: The Foundation of a Successful Rehab “The scope of work is bigger than anybody understands, If you don’t get it right, your project will go off the rails.” A detailed, clear scope of work ensures that contractors know exactly what needs to be done and eliminates any “I thought…

By Danielle Prost, Prost Mortgage Group

Your credit score is a key factor that affects many aspects of your financial life, from securing a mortgage to getting favorable interest rates. Many factors can impact your score—some of which might even surprise you. Some strategies may seem counterintuitive at first, but following these steps can help…