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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 ...
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” ...
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...
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...
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...
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...Rental Property Tax Benefits
Disclaimer -I am not a CPA or tax attorney, I am just going to give some general information in this post and you should not construe this as advice. Consult the appropriate professional regarding your personal situation. Everyone is w...
Transitioning from One to Many Rental Properties
Many of our clients are what we call "Landlords by Default" meaning that they purchased a home at the height of the market and its value declined to the point that when they made the decision to move they couldn't afford to sell. These c...