raleigh: Hot market or unique property? - 12/01/16 12:22 PM
Although I'm not a property manager, I do rent out the units I own every so often.  This week in particular has been pretty eye opening for me. There must be something up with the market here in Raleigh or perhaps I've stumbled upon a unique opportunity in the rental market.  You know that condo unit I have for rent? Everyone that has come out to see it wants to rent it.
I know, I know, it's a remodeled unit so I should expect an extra level of competition for it.  But I've shown it to 3 sets of applicants and gotten … (0 comments)

raleigh: Kitchen Remodeling Project - 11/21/16 02:14 AM
Kitchen Remodeling Project
Lately I've been so busy remodeling properties that I forget to get on ActiveRain and post updates.  Here's my most recently completed project. It's a condominium right off the beltline and only a couple minutes drive from Crabtree Valley Mall. It's been pre-sold to an investor who will be retaining it as a rental unit.
The entire unit got the usual treatment: Fresh coats of paint, new light fixtures everywhere, new door handles and hinges, new carpet and laminate flooring. Laminate flooring helped keep the project within budget. The bathrooms got new vanities, tops, faucets, toilets and accessories. Both bathtub … (0 comments)