real estate investing: Kansas City Rehab & Rent versus Flipping - 08/14/08 01:40 PM
Why am I teaching a class next Saturday about Rehabbing and Renting Kansas City investment property versus flipping homes? Two main reasons;
Finding a home that has the numbers to flip aren't nearly as numerous (or in as good of neighborhoods) as finding homes to Rehab & Rent.
Flipping real estate … (3 comments)
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real estate investing: Rehab and Rent Workshop for the Kansas City Real Estate Investor - 08/02/08 07:44 PM
There will be a Rehab & Rent Workshop put on by Chris Lengquist of Keller Williams Realty in Olathe on Saturday August 23, 2008 at 9:00 am and ending about noon. Space is limited so you must register to attend this workshop designed to teach you the numbers and philosophy … (2 comments)
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real estate investing: Buy & Hold Real Estate Investing Works In Kansas City - 07/11/08 11:11 AM
It's Called Buy & Hold Real Estate Investing
Yesterday I addressed those of you who may be stuck in the "No Sell Zone" of real estate investing. I'm not gonna recap it here other than to say that we were looking at what happens if you are actually losing money on your … (1 comments)
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real estate investing: The Fallacy of Depending on Cash On Cash Returns - 04/10/08 12:44 PM
Cash On Cash And Why You May Not Wish To Worry About It
10% Cash On Cash is the Holy Grail to a lot of real estate investors. I just had the conversation again with someone in their very early thirties telling me why they needed a 10% Cash On Cash return. That's … (0 comments)
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real estate investing: Selling Your Rental Property In A Buyer's Market - 02/24/08 11:04 AM
Selling Your Rental Property In A Buyer's Market
Kansas City is currently experiencing a buyer's market. Investment property is a little better off. Certain areas of the city are better than others. Let me give you a picture of what the investment market in Kansas City currently looks like.
Below will be a couple sets … (3 comments)
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real estate investing: Real Estate Investing Class at UMKC - 02/20/08 07:39 PM
Real Estate Investing Class at UMKC
Once again I will be teaching at UMKC on March 1 and the topic will be The Basics of Real Estate Investing. If you are a neophyte trying to decide to whom you should listen to I would encourage you to come on out.
You'll need to put … (3 comments)
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real estate investing: New Zip Code Appreciation (Depreciation) Map for Kansas City Real Estate - 02/17/08 12:37 PM
New Zip Code Appreciation (Depreciation) Map for Kansas City Real Estate
Last year I linked to the the Kansas City's Star's report on housing appreciation in the Kansas City metro area. By in large there was modest appreciation and some depreciation...but not enough to worry about in most places.
This year's interactive … (0 comments)
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real estate investing: An Example of Using Proper Leverage For Your Kansas City Real Estate Investments - 02/05/08 06:42 PM
Using leverage properly when you are investing in real estate is the key to economic success. Recently I wrote two different blog posts revolving around a duplex in Olathe that I know was purchased in 1997 for $106,000.
The two posts that were written show exactly how the leverage could have been … (1 comments)
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real estate investing: Video: Why Real Estate Investing in Kansas City - 01/27/08 11:02 PM
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real estate investing: Using Leverage for your Kansas City Real Estate Investment Property - 01/14/08 12:59 PM
Watch $105,000 Turn Into $1,037,072
Wednesday I wrote a post regarding your real estate investing goal setting for 2008. In there I referenced that most of you would be blown away if you would actually sit down and do the math on what 10 rental properties would do to change your financial life.
So I … (6 comments)
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real estate investing: Choosing The Right Representation For Your Real Estate Investment Property - 12/13/07 01:01 PM
Let's face it. You, the public, think all real estate agents are the same. And that is simply not true. Of course, real estate agents help you with that stereotype every chance they get. After all, when is the last time you talked to an agent that wasn't the #1 expert … (3 comments)
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real estate investing: Updating My "Real" Blog - 11/26/07 02:34 PM
For those of you that find this blog you should know that it isn't my main blog concerning real estate investing. That can be found over at http://kcinvestmentproperty.wordpress.com/. Otherwise known as www.bbqcapital.com. Either URL will take you there.
It's a blog devoted to Kansas City real estate investing, BBQ and real estate … (3 comments)
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real estate investing: Real Estate Investing Returns Calculations - 11/19/07 02:36 PM
Real Estate Investing Returns Calculations for Kansas City
Calculating projected returns can be of paramount importance when deciding on whether or not to pull the trigger on any particular investment property whether it be here in Kansas City or elsewhere. After all, real estate investing is about securing a return. Without that … (3 comments)
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real estate investing: Los Angeles Here I Come - 11/06/07 10:47 AM
The University of Kansas Jayhawk basketball team plays the Trojans of USC on December 2nd. So mixing business with pleasure, I will be visiting the lovely city of Los Angeles from November 30th to December 4th. I have to come out to watch my Jayhawks put the beat down on … (5 comments)
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real estate investing: Johnson County, Kansas Real Estate Investing - 10/10/07 12:59 PM
Investing in real estate in and around Kansas City can be very profitable. Especially when you look at certain segments of the Kansas City metropolitan area. I live in, work in, and love Johnson County, Kansas. It's not only a great place to live but a great place to have your real … (3 comments)
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real estate investing: The Importance of Investing In Real Estate in Kansas City - 09/25/07 12:38 PM
None of us is promised tomorrow. And the importance of investing in real estate here in Kansas City, or anywhere really, was driven home to me yesterday afternoon while reading about a young father of 24 who lost his life in a tragic automobile accident. A young, newly widowed mother of … (7 comments)
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real estate investing: Belton, Missouri Duplex For Sale: A Great Investment Property - 09/24/07 09:45 AM
Belton, Missouri Duplex For Sale
Now that I'm back on the subject of Kansas City area real estate investing I would like to tell you about this 9 year old duplex for sale in Belton, Missouri.The basics:Asking Price - $164,995Rents - $750 per sideOccupancy - 100%Leases - 1 year. Expires … (1 comments)
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real estate investing: Another Bad Rehab: Not A Good Idea - 09/14/07 11:54 AM
Some things just don't work in life. Take Borat's swimsuit. It's not that he's an ugly man. But it just doesn't work. Another thing that doesn't work is an overpriced rehab house where the rehab work was done badly. Especially in this market.
I walked into a house today to review with a client. There had … (7 comments)
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real estate investing: Real Estate Investing: How To Make Money In A Slower Market - 09/12/07 09:54 PM
Fast appreciation and quick flips are an investment model of the past, it seems. At least here in Kansas City the best way to make money as a real estate investor is going to be your mid-term Buy & Hold strategies. It's been a while since I've been through it, so … (16 comments)
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real estate investing: Retirement Planning: Do You Know Where You Are Going With Your Real Estate Investments? - 09/08/07 10:32 AM
Admit it or not, every pilot has a fear of being lost. Or worse, landing at the wrong airport. Now, no pilot wants to be lost. And certainly no pilot wishes to land at the wrong airport. Safety issues aside (too small a runway?) think about the paperwork and embarrassment … (0 comments)
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