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2009
So you want to be a landlord? Protect your investment and hire a property manager. See the other posts in this series: 1. So You Want to be a Landlord? Pick a Niche... 2. So You Want to be a Landlord? Analyzing Potential Properties... 3. So You Want to be a Landlord? Finance It... 4. So You Wan...
08/24/2009
If taking advanage of the First-time Tax Credit Program is part of your plan, please know that the clock is ticking down. If you plan on taking advantage of its generous tax credit, remember that the program expires November 30, 2009. Also, be aware that the time you'll need to close on a tran...
08/22/2009
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Everyone loves a farmers market. If it's fresh from the farm produce you want(and who doesn't), then farmer's markets are your thing. Studies have shown that produce bought at supermarkets travel on average 1500 miles. Surprisingly, organic food bought at supermarkets tend to travel even further....
08/21/2009
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OK- this post got deleted somehow so I'm re-blogging it. I've always thought Richmond was overlooked with the annual listings of party towns come out. I mean- we're a fun town with a vibrant nightlife and tons of restuarants. So it made my day when I picked up the latest Style Weekly and found ...
08/21/2009
So you want to be a landlord? Ok now it's time to make it stand out. See the other posts in this series: 1. So You Want to be a Landlord? Pick a Niche... 2. So You Want to be a Landlord? Analyzing Potential Properties... 3. So You Want to be a Landlord? Finance It... Congratulations! You're a...
08/21/2009
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I have to give some love to the Style Weekly article this week entitled "Punch Drunk, A bartender’s life in Richmond." by Jack Lauterback. I've always thought that Richmond has a great night life and has never really been recognized as a party town. We have a vibrant youth population and an even ...
08/19/2009
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This is a great video on the social media revolution. This is why I focus my marketing energy toward social media over the outdated traditional methods of RE advertising. Social Media Revolution - Social Media Revolution - Social Media Revolution - Social Media Revolution - Social Media Revolutio...
08/19/2009
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So you want to be a landlord? Finance it... See the other posts in this series: So You Want to be a Landlord? Pick a Niche... So You Want to be a Landlord? Analyzing Potential Properties... OK...so now you've picked your property niche and analyzed potential prop...
08/18/2009
Walk in to any big box home improvement store and you'll be faced with tons of magazines about remodeling your kitchen...your bath... your garage... your whatever they think they can make money on. Seriously....if you're considering remodeling your home...think like an investor. Most of us remo...
08/17/2009
So you want to be a landlord? So you've decided you want to be a landlord. You've picked your niche and you've found a couple potential properties. But are they going to be money makers? Valuing income producing properties is very different from non-income producing properties. Even a single ...
08/16/2009
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Author Bio: Mike Hogan (@RVArealtor), is a Central Virginia Real Estate Broker that understands the business of real estate. Having earned his MBA with a focus on marketing, there is no better choice to help market your biggest investment. Using “old school” marketing techniques combined with cutting edge social media and electronic media marketing, Mike has developed a process for marketing your home, investment property or waterfront home.
My BLOG is a reflection of my thoughts throughout the day. You'll see my general musings about various topics... ranging from real estate to martinis. Who know's what I'm going to come up with next.