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5 Best things about doing a FLIP

5 Best things about doing a FLIP

Everyone thinks its super cool - Thanks to HGTV, Bravo, Lifestyle and probably a few others I am forgetting the business of flipping has never been made to look more glamorous then it does today. Its a bit of a double edge sword because its...

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FlipBlog 3 - First SOLD Property

FlipBlog 3 – First SOLD Property

Thanks for coming back for the 3rd edition. Today is a happy day for me as its "PAY DAY" meaning the team and I pulled off a successful flip. Now I haven't sent it off to NASA for the exact calculation of the profits, but it's definitely go...

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FlipBlog 2

FlipBlog 2 - So fast, who knew? Alright folks, it is time to tell the tale of flip number 2. Before I get into it though, I feel like I forgot an important detail as to how I find properties. Let me start by telling you, it ain’t easy....

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FlipBlog – First Edition

FlipBlog - Picture it with the inflection of the Star Trek’s “Captain’s Log” as I say it please. Alright, I promise to refrain from too many nerdy references for my blog, but I have to stay at least a little true to myself. The pu...

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Are there Companies that Respect their People?

The great sage of the later part of the 20th century, Rodney Dangerfield, was known for saying “I get no respect!” Now this is partly in jest (he was a comedian rather than philosopher), but part of the reason for his popularity ...

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Company Culture - What and Why

Company Culture – What and Why

Culture. Dictionary.com defines culture as “the attitudes and behavior characteristics of a particular social group.” When we hear the word, our minds automatically go to things like “American Culture”, “Southern Culture” ...

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Home Inspections - What to Look For

Home Inspections – What to Look For

Most home buyers, whether its your first home or an investment property, choose to have a home professionally inspected. Though many never actually ask themselves why, and what is the benefit. For one, the sellers are required to provide...

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Looking for a better career in real estate?

Do you know who VSM Real Estate is yet? Where have you been hiding? We’re looking for diverse thinkers, tinkerers and strategic culture hackers to join our team. More specifically, we are seeking a Entrepreneurial Licensed Real Estate A...

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How to get into your first investment property

How to get into your first investment property

A lot of people aspire to get into the world of real estate investing but they find just getting started to be the most daunting part. Take a look at anything that is built, it does not happen in an instant. It starts with the foundat...

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Cap Rates vs Appreciation - The Quandary

Cap Rates vs Appreciation – The Quandary

So you've already made the decision that owning rental properties is the best solution for long term wealth. The question now becomes, what should be your goal. Quick definitions for readers less familiar with the terminology I will b...

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