Comments on: Home Improvement And The Real Estate Investor

By: Construction Magazine Fan

Construction Magazine Fan — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:29:08 +0000

This is so true. It’s incredibly easy, especially in this economy, to try to cut corners when building or renovating a property. It’s worth it in the long run to just do things the right way the first time. It will save you time, money and could even result in even better business opportunities in the future. Take advantage of the current state of the real estate market, but do it wisely and within your financial means!

By: Medical Real Estate

Medical Real Estate — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:21:51 +0000

Great post, sprucing up a property is definitely a wise idea for investors. Thanks for this info!

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:25:54 +0000

It’s definitely important to consider costs of improvement prior to purchasing any real estate, residential or commercial. Sometimes people “jump” at a “good deal” only to find it’s a sinkhole.

By: Fish Tanks Plus

Fish Tanks Plus — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:56:39 +0000

Great article, many people don’t realize how important minor and even major remodeling improvements can add value.

By: Daphne Lacey

Daphne Lacey — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:59:00 +0000

I agree with you. If all investors would heed your advise, they could make more money from their real esate investments.

By: Shannon Ensor

Shannon Ensor — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:14:49 +0000

And, the two most important rooms to remodel…1) kitchen 2) master bath!!!

By: Ryan Martin

Ryan Martin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:47:59 +0000

You are absolutely right Katie. Not only does everything need to be fixed, but homes really need to be staged in this market. I think that buyers have to feel that the house is clean and move in ready. You also make a great point about keeping your receipts. Flipping a house should be seen as a business. You have to take it very seriously.

By: Angela Ellegan

Angela Ellegan — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:24:27 +0000

I think in this blog you covered all the major factors that anyone who wants to invest in Real Estate.

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:43:11 +0000

When people have sold houses after doing home improvement its sometimes a nice idea to have a little book with before and after pictures of the room that were worked on.