When it comes to real estate auctions: how do you know what’s worth bidding on? How much a property is worth? And is the auction is going to give you bidding wars or bargains? Rachel Bailey has first-hand experience as a real estate investor and also working for a national online auction company. Now in […]
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Guest post from Matt Roberds for rental property owners in Independence Missouri.
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The topic of this MAREI PartnerCast is Short Term Rental Management. It’s true you can earn a much greater income on an investment property if you choose to rent it as a short-term rental. First you would need to check if it’s legal to operate in the location you would like to host. Then you
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On this MAREI PartnerCast Episode, owner of Blue Rain Roofing, David Lopez, explains what property owners should know about their roof. With the volume of rain, hail and strong winds occurring in the area, you may be dealing with some recent damage. He addresses how to handle insurance claims, types of material, costs and important
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There are three ways to invest in Mobile Homes: The Entire Park, Mobile Homes on Rented Land, and Mobile Homes on Land. Adrian Smude, our guest speaker for May has shared the following article with us to get you up to speed on the terms. Mobile Home Investing 3 Ways Mobile homes are a forgotten
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Strong bookkeeping skills can help when it comes to tax season, obtaining loans and feeling confident in your finances. Bookkeeping is not a natural born strength for a lot of people. Can bookkeeping skills be built or when do you know it should be outsourced? If you’re a real estate investor, having strong bookkeeping can
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In September 2023 the Johnson County commission approved a three-month trial of the Johnson County Mediation Pilot Program. The purpose of the program is to intervein and settle tenant/landlord disputes and minimize court involvement. The goal is for better outcomes for both tenants and landlords to reduce conflict and mutually find acceptable resolutions. The Johnson
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This is a guest article by Mike Coppoc, Certified Master Inspector The city of Independence has maintained its Rental Ready Inspection Program for many years, requiring safety inspections every two years for regular rentals and annually for Short Term Rentals. The price is set by the city at $50 per unit. Properties of 4 or
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Technology in real estate is not just for homeowners, even tenants appreciate tech for secure and comfortable living. In this MAREI Partnercast episode, John Wires interviews Justin Christian, developer with Homebase. Homebase is a remote property access management system for large multi-family buildings. They partner with lock providers, smart lighting systems, thermostats, appliances and more
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You get two chances to get it right when you invest: On Your Walk Through BEFORE You Write Your Offer and With Your Inspections BEFORE You Close After you close there is no going back, the property is yours. . . along with all the costly repairs that might go with it. Major repairs are
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