B&B and Airbnb Options in Tower Grove
The B&B Industry has an estimated worth of $3.4 billion. The core of this starts with the estimated 17,000 inns in the United States. Bed and Breakfast Inns have been a tradition for lodging for many...
FHA 203k Construction Loans
Buying a home that needs some attention can be a good choice for buyers who want to build up a lot equity through improvements. Some buyers are undaunted by a fixer. But they do require more...
Imagine the Possibilities at 1021 Chelsea
Looking for a solid home that’s been well-cared for? Don’t want to pay for someone else’s questionable rehab decisions? Always dreamed of remodeling your own kitchen? Well, here’s your chance. 1021 Chelsea in Glendale, needs...
Real Estate Investing Offers Only One Likely Outcome: A Low Return
On October 6th, 2014 the New York Times published this article, Real Estate Investing Offers Only One Likely Outcome: A Low Return, by Carl Richards. Someone sent it to me and asked me what I...
The Benefits of Living as an Owner Occupant in an Investment Property
My first purchase was a two-family home where I lived with my roommate on the first floor and rented the second floor. The loan required little down payment since I intended the purchase as my...
GIS and St Louis City Corner Lot Gas Stations
Whew! One more semester completed and ONLY one more to go. This Spring (2011) will be by my final semester at SLU in the Urban Planning and Real Estate Development Master’s Program. All that remains...
So, You Want to Buy a Rehab Project?
Yesterday I went out with one of my new clients to look at rehab possibilities. I always think the first day out with a new client is interesting. It’s a learning process for both of...
Negotiating With Banks on Foreclosures
Below is an example of a note I just sent along with an offer. To be honest I am not sure if this works or not, but this is what I have been sending along...