Property Nerds

12/30/2021

Thinking about getting a real estate license? We have evening classroom courses starting January 20 in Tallahassee.

09/19/2017

Coming Soon: Smart Cities. Ask us how to do it after 9.27.17.

08/13/2014

World's most expensive residential property...


http://m.us.wsj.com/articles/BL-CJB-23530

A house in Hong Kong is listing for $105.7 million. If sold at full price, it would represent the world’s most expensive home ever sold on a per-square-foot basis.

07/30/2014

A walk-in shower means NO GLASS TO CLEAN!

06/05/2014

3 EASY TIPS FOR A SMALL KITCHEN!

1-Remove all clutter and appliances from countertops
2-Enhance lighting - [dark spaces = smaller feel] - Make sure that windows are allowing as much light through as possible
3-Your Cabinets...First, organize. Then give them a face lift - Remove at hinges, sand, paint & add new handles! Opt for light colored paint. White is usually the best choice for a small kitchen.

06/04/2014

A home warranty offered to prospective buyers can help make a sale.

Offering a home warranty is a great way to interest potential buyers in a property. Though home inspections will usually point out major structural damage and issues, homebuyers should be aware that no one can predict with certainty when appliances or home systems will break down. While it is beneficial to set aside money in an emergency fund to cover the inevitable repairs that come with home ownership, no one wants to spend all their hard-earned money on costly repairs or replacements they didn’t anticipate making.


See more at: http://www.realestateinsidermag.com/business-tips/home-warranty-can-help-make-sale/ .oxdm9tDh.dpuf

Offering a home warranty is a great way to interest potential buyers in a property. Though home inspections will usually point out major structural damage and issues, homebuyers should be aware that no one can predict with certainty when appliances or home...

05/17/2014

Buy-to-Rent Investment: Compounding Values, Graphical Representation:

Notes:

Buy Low, Improve, Rent Higher; Pay attention to your after repair value (ARV) of the asset

Rental Income: Treat your rental property as a business, rather than simply an investment; Follow up-to-date market trends for rentals in your local area and strategize cash flow and profit to suit; Look at professional investor techniques - i.e. commercial valuation test for income capitalization to determine if CMA (comparative market analysis) is a true value; index rent to reflect changes in demand and inflation

Depreciation and Tax Advantages: Consult with an accountant to determine tax benefits as a landlord-owner of rental property; Know your expenses that are tax deductible versus those that are not...effectively lower your tax liability.

Appreciation: Be sure to keep your expectations in check - do not anticipate appreciation or take in economic forecasting at face value; Seek to eliminate assumptions that could lead to more risk if you are a risk averse individual.

On a final note, buying real estate to generate income/cash flow should be approached as a business, not simply an absolute return investment vehicle.

Thank you for your consideration. We welcome you to contact us directly with further questions/suggestions.

05/17/2014

Invest: Stock V. Real Estate

04/25/2014

NERD Pro-Tip: place a power strip in the top drawer of your nightstand to charge/organize/hide cords for your electronics.

04/25/2014

These 10 Plants Will Improve Air Quality In Your Home!

http://gardenreboot.blogspot.com/2013/10/10-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air.html?m=1

10 Houseplants That Clean Indoor Air.

04/02/2014