Dana Dunford’s Background Dana is CEO of Hemlane Property Management platform and is an advocate of investing in out of market real estate while connecting investors with local “boots on the ground” real estate professionals. Dana was named one of the Top 20 female leaders and influencers of commercial real estate tech and earned her […]
Read More ›5 Things to Do Starts with… Step 1: Your Big Why? Buying Your First Rental Property can be a paralyzing event for some while others will jump right off the couch. At the end of the day, it’s important to understand who you are as an investor and why you will use your rental property […]
Read More ›Hire a Property Manager when it comes at a Cost Every landlord wants to look at their bottom line and feel confident that on a month-to-month basis they will make the funds necessary to sustain their rental property and line their pockets with profit. Finding tools to make your landlording more efficient can be an […]
Read More ›Holding an Appreciation Bearing Asset is Never a Bad Thing Wait….what? You mean to say…I SHOULD NEVER SELL MY HOME? But…that’s not what my Realtor told me! Yep…the propaganda is thick. Selling your home instead of holding long term and renting is a common trait these days. I mean…why would the housing industry want you […]
Read More ›Net Worth : What is it? Definition of net worth according to Wikipedia: Net worth is the value of all the non-financial and financial assets owned by an institutional unit or sector minus the value of all its outstanding liabilities. On the surface, this sounds pretty simple. Value from hard assets (real estate, life insurance […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›Why “Good Debt” Beats Saving Accounts It’s often become cliche these days…stay out of debt! That’s the Dave Ramsey approach, right? To save your money, buy only in cash when you can afford it, and limit any risk to destroying your credit by focusing your efforts on putting dollars in your bank account. Lack of […]
Read More ›PRICE IMPROVEMENT! 5030 CARPENTER; OSWEGO 4 BEDROOM / 3.1 BATH AND OVER 4000+ SQ FT 7 CAR HEATED GARAGE 5030 Carpenter; Oswego is new construction as of 06/2018 with home under warranty from McCue Builders until 05/2019. Double oven in kitchen with GE Profile black stainless finish. Granite countertops with oversized island in kitchen w/marble […]
Read More ›What Will Aurora, IL Rents Be At In 2019? Has the window to sell for top dollar passed? Using Zillow.com as a resource, the Chicagoland suburban market has not crested only to fall. In fact, depending upon the zip code and target market (first time homebuyer, 2nd time homebuyer, downsizer, etc.), the general Aurora real […]
Read More ›View this tour in a new window. Augusta model townhome in Lake Barrington! Offers three bedrooms, with finished basement, offers tremendous value for the size and price! Carpet replaced in 2016 and home was freshly painted throughout. 1st level master bedroom hosts large walk in closet and master bath with double sinks and seperate […]
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