What is the Future of the Detroit Housing Market?

by | Aug 1, 2013 | real estate

I personally don’t have an interest investing in Detroit, but many are saying the opportunities are tremendous right now.  I want to know your thoughts!  Will China buy Detroit?  Will other manufacturers move into the area?  Will Motown make a comeback?  Is...

Recognizing Priorities as a Rehabber…

by | Jul 26, 2013 | real estate

If you’ve known me for any amount of time, or been to one of my Rehabbing Remotely Field Trips, one of the topics we discuss at length is how to understand your teams priorities and how to make sure they align with your priorities. Even to this day, I find...

The Saga of the Traveling Contractor, Part 2

by | Jun 25, 2013 | real estate

Here we are in week 4 of a 2 week construction project which has eliminated any hope of coming in under budget with this deal.  That’s OK – I don’t think it will be that far over budget and I’ve learned a lot in this process.  In addition, I do...

The Saga of Jean’s Traveling Contractor Part 1

by | Jun 6, 2013 | real estate

A Contractor can be a real estate investor’s worst nightmare or biggest hero, and I’ve experienced both.  This is the first time I’ve actually sent a contractor travelling to a remote location to run a renovation project for me.  One week into the...
Changes are Scary

Changes are Scary

by | May 23, 2013 | real estate

Really?  I’m going to build a house on that lot? I’m gonna do it.  The real estate market demands it.  The methods I learned 4 years ago for rehabbing houses isn’t working NOW. I’ve seen what’s happening in California, and those that do...