Category: Real Estate

Transcription Business success in 10 easy steps

I am often asked how someone can not only establish themselves, but also succeed as a home-based or contract transcriptionist. This is a difficult question to answer, even after 18+ years in business. There are so many different factors to consider, one of which includes YOUR experience, training/education, skills,...

Major and minor repairs to do before selling your home

There really is no limit to the number of repairs you can do to your home in order to increase its appeal to potential buyers. However, doing all these repairs is not realistic or within the budget. Instead, it’s wise to pick and choose the most effective repairs you...

Is big better?

At one point in my life, I was buying 7 or 8 houses a month, fixing them up, and then reselling them. I then had the brilliant idea that if I can buy and sell 7 or 8 a month, I can buy and sell 80. This was a...

Tips for choosing "asleep" real estate ownership

Real estate investing is all about perception. Your perception of where the market is going, along with where it is actually going. The goal, as always, is to buy low and sell high. You want to buy a cheap tract of land and sell it as high-priced developed real...

How to deal with water log problems in your home

You have bought a beautiful house and everything works perfectly. But look, it’s raining and your house is flooded with water! Yes, waterlogging problems can be an unforeseen problem that can arise after you’ve moved into your new apartment. Most common during seasonal rains, waterlogging can leave you stranded...

How to make a small bathroom look bigger

When renovating a bathroom, here on the Sunshine Coast, our clients sometimes quickly discover that their budget or property constraints don’t allow them to create their best space. However, there are several smart design tips and tricks to keep in mind that can help you achieve your design dreams....

Owner Rental Philosophies: Pricing, Tenant Quality, Occupancy, Cash Flow

Have you ever wondered why certain shops, apartments etc. seem to stay vacant longer than similar ones, which may be owned by different owners/landlords? Different owners seem to have different philosophies, perspectives, and points of view, when it comes to key components, including: pricing; tenure quality; occupancy rates; and...