general contractor

Van Sturgeon – Becoming Your Own General Contractor

Landlording for Life Real Estate Podcast · Van Sturgeon – How To Save 30 to 50% In Renovation Costs Van Sturgeon, former General Contractor, Developer, and Home Builder, discusses how we can save significant costs by becoming our own General Contractor for renovation of homes when fix and flipping for real estate investment income. Questions […]

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investor

Why Being A Real Estate Investor is Better than Being a Real Estate Agent

Investor Lessons… If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that real estate investors are constantly in an internal struggle to understand if they should obtain the real estate broker license or not. Reasons include: Access to the multiple listing service A better understanding of real estate documents and contracts A means to earn real estate […]

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inspection

How to Perform a Rental Property Inspection

Performing a Rental Property Inspection When Should a Landlord Inspect their Rental Property? Move in of new tenant (conduct a move in inspection complete with photos). When moving in the new resident, our recommendation is to use a property management inspection software compatible with your needs. In the past, we have used the following : […]

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edison ave aurora

Is Landlording for You?

So, You Decided to be a Landlord? Why? That’s the big question…right? What is your END GOAL as a landlord? Tax benefits, rental cashflows, prospective appreciation of property, or perhaps it is the principle paydown of your mortgage?  Perhaps…it’s all of these reasons. Rental real estate provides multiple means to grow wealth through the long-term […]

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Aurora home for sale

209 Jackson St; Aurora, IL – 4 bed / 2 bath

View this tour in a new window. LIKE BRAND NEW! Home has undergone over $30K in updates in past 30 days! Updates include new flooring throughout, freshly painted throughout, new slow-close cabinets in kitchen, granite countertops, vanity mirrors, ceiling fan replacement, new air conditioning unit, asphalt parking pad, and more! Stainless steel appliances in kitchen. […]

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Bloomingdale home for rent

347 Montabello; Bloomingdale – 2 Bed/2.1 Bath with Unfinished Basement

View this tour in a new window. Absolutely STUNNING! Luxury rental located minutes from local expressways. Open 1st floor layout w/gas fireplace hosting custom stone finish, birch hardwood floors, intercom system, built-in receiver shelving & access to patio. Kitchen highlights black granite counters, 42″ cabinets & stainless appliances. Full unfinished basement! 2nd flr includes loft […]

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