Sometimes, the best advice is ... free! (Of interest to RE investors) - 04/21/08 01:29 PM
While I was poking around over at REIclub.com, checking out some of the free articles and audios, I came across an absolutely dynamite article about hiring contractors.  This is particularly of interest for investors who flip, rehab or will eventually need to hire a contractor. 
How many of us know what a joy it is to work with a good contractor?  And vice-a-versa, how many know what a nightmare it can be to work with a bad one.  
I like his statement that he hires "trades people" -- these are not just folks who work out of the back of their … (2 comments)

Two Rivers REIA hosts Michael Wrenn - Wrenn Insurance Companies - April 16th, 6:00PM - 04/08/08 04:52 PM
Two Rivers Real Estate Investors Association (REIA) of Central Iowa will host R. Michael Wrenn, President and CEO of Wrenn Insurance Companies of Mission, Kansas.
Renovator's Insurance is a subsidiary and this company specializes in offering insurance for ... you guessed it!  Renovators! 
If you're a real estate investor in rehabs or flips, a general contractor or a subcontractor who works on flips, you might find this presentation informative. 
Here is a quote from their website;  "To the best of our knowledge, our program and how it is managed is unique within the insurance industry.  Today we provide insurance for over 3,500 … (0 comments)

I want you to be my listing agent -- oh, and please lie to me. - 04/08/08 03:07 PM
In very few other industries do we find this phenomenon. 
When we ask a doctor for a medical opinion, we want the truth.  Perhaps we're having some symptoms that disturb us, so we set an appointment to let our medical practitioner have a look.  While we may not like the prognosis, or we may question it, our options are simple -- we listen and try to adjust to the prescription and treatment regimen, or we can seek a second opinion.  But we never want them to lie to us even though it's our own body -- we want the truth, and the … (10 comments)

 
Andrew Lietzow, MBA-Exec Dir, Iowa Real Estate Investors Association (IaREIA | Iowa Landlord Association)

Andrew Lietzow, MBA-Exec Dir

Iowa Real Estate Investors Association

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