You know when you run across those feel good moments and you realize why you’re really doing something? Recently, I had one of those moments again, and it made my day.
A couple months ago, I had a client call me. To protect the innocent, let’s call him Joe. The walls were closing in on him, and he had just gotten Continue reading “When the Walls are Closing In (based on a true story). By Jen Hudson.”
Here’s a fun game.
You know how you hear people talking about increasing rental rates and then include numbers like 5% annual increases? See, funny thing. There is a lot more to that story than meets the eye. Continue reading “Myth Busters. Myth Buyers is More Like It! By Jen Hudson”
Investment real estate is one of the oldest and most inefficient Continue reading ““Be Strong”… I whispered to my wifi signal. by Jen Hudson”
Last month we talked about green energy and ways to keep some “green” in your pocket. This month, there is a different kind of “green.” One that is transforming our real estate world, and one that you should be aware of. Continue reading “A DIFFERENT KIND OF GREEN. By Jen Hudson”
This next sentence may be one of those “no, duh!” type statements, but just hear me out. Cities, towns and counties are usually made up of different Continue reading “Zoning. It doesn’t have to be the monster under your bed. By Jen Hudson”
Use caution when considering loans for energy efficiency upgrades. Two Reasons. Here’s why: Continue reading “Energy Improvement Loans. Think Before You Act. By Jen Hudson”
Let me tell you a story. Continue reading “Tired of Treading Water? (Based on a True Story.) By Jen Hudson”
UPDATE – Congress has passed temporary Continued Resolution meaning that changes to USDA Rural Housing eligible areas has been delayed until mid December.
What does this mean for PrimeLending and USDA Rural Housing? Continue reading “USDA Financing – Continued Resolution Passed by Congress”
There are a couple basic items to consider when looking at an investment property. Just like in real estate, rentals are about location, location, location!
If you are considering a full-time rental property, is it close to schools, shopping or allow for easy commuting? If you are looking at a vacation rental, what is the draw for that area and why do people visit? Is there a golf course, beach or another attraction that brings people to the neighborhood consistently? Even a retirement community? Find out what it is and utilize that. Continue reading “We live in a litigious society. Be cautious.”
There are a couple basic items to consider when looking at an investment property. Just like in real estate, rentals are about location, location, location!
If you are considering a full-time rental property, is it close to schools, shopping or allow for easy commuting? If you are looking at a vacation rental, what is the draw for that area and why do people visit? Is there a golf course, beach or another attraction that brings people to the neighborhood consistently? Even a retirement community? Find out what it is and utilize that. Continue reading “First Time Real Estate Investor: Good Rental (Part 2)”