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Kitchen Countertops: Which Material is Right for You?

June 1, 2023 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

Kitchen Countertop: How Real Estate Investors Should Choose Which Material to Use?

The kitchen is the focal point of any home. Whether you are renovating a property for sale or rent, it’s where you, as a rehabber, are likely to spend the most money and effort. It’s also the place where your buyer or new tenant will be spending most of their time basking in the warmth, security, and domesticity of their “hearth.” So much of their decision to make an offer or fill out that rental application depends on whether they like that “hearth” or not. So let’s talk about how to make it more appealing by choosing the right countertops for your new kitchen.

A Real Estate Investor Guide to Working with Wholesalers

May 25, 2023 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

Wholesaling in Real Estate: Investors' Guide

Our borrowers employ different strategies to find homes to invest in. One such strategy is working with wholesalers. While I am personally not the biggest fan of wholesalers, I have to admit that many of our borrowers have made money working with them. So let’s talk about real estate wholesalers, who they are, how they can help you, and the risks of working with them.

Eleven Most Common Real Estate Investing Mistakes

May 16, 2023 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

A real estate investor who just made a mistake

I have recently stumbled on online advertising that promises “a passive income of at least $5,000 a month” after buying their magic real estate investing and rental program course. Guaranteed, and no experience is required. Really? I have been investing in real estate for years and have a decent portfolio of properties right here in Montgomery County, but I am yet to see numbers like this. Yes, my real estate portfolio’s value increases year-after-year, my mortgage balances go down and it’s an integral part of my retirement plan, but I am not yet relying on it to generate any income, let alone “passive.” So what gives?

How to Price Your Rehab to Maximize Your Profit and Minimize Your Risk

May 12, 2023 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

Pricing Your Rehab Right: Practical Tips and Mistakes

Pricing a renovated property for sale is a delicate balance between setting a fair price and ensuring a good return on investment. The price of your rehab should reflect such factors as the current market conditions, the location of the property, the quality of the renovation, and the features of the property. As a private lender in Maryland, I do understand that is often easier said than done. We’ve seen too many borrowers whose properties linger on the market with very little activity, while other investors hit the ball out of the park again and again with the spot-on rehab pricing strategy. So let’s try to unpack the most common mistakes and the best practices for pricing your rehab just right.

Insurance for Real Estate Investors: How to Get, When to Get It, and How Not to Waste Money With It

March 13, 2023 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

Builder's risk policy protects real estate investors from all sort of things. — The contractor got crazy with the hammer. But our borrower had a Builder’s risk policy to exorcise the evil.

Let’s talk about a hard money loan requirement that typically gets little attention – property insurance. Because the appropriate insurance is an essential condition to a private loan closing, the process of obtaining that first coverage is relatively smooth. Once we guide our borrowers through what kind of insurance they need as real estate investors, they quickly and easily purchase an appropriate policy. However, it’s when that initial coverage expires, the issues often start.

How to Stay Within the Rehab Budget

December 28, 2022 by Kyle Sennott Leave a Comment

Margins on a rehab project can be razor-thin, so it’s essential to set a realistic budget and stick to it. Underestimating the cost and scope of renovations could be the difference between turning a tidy profit and taking a financial hit. Spending more on a rehab than you anticipated will certainly cut into earnings, especially if the property is slow to sell once all of the renovations are completed. Going over budget is all too common in the house-flipping industry. Here are some house-flipping tips to ensure you get the best return on your real estate property investment in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.

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