OUR FIRST flippin' HOUSE We got lucky again with the first house we won in an auction. Once we cleaned it up and removed all the carpet, we were ready to make a plan. The plan got interrupted when we found termites HIRING TRADESMEN LESSON one: If the carpenter does not drive up in his … Continue reading Beware of the Cons: Tradesmen and Realtors
Wood worker’s Revenge!
Our first condo We had a second story condoView of pond from back patioCondo units from behind the pond RENOVATIONS Sometimes the owners are distraught after losing their property. However, when we won that first bid, it wasn't the owner who showed any emotion, in fact we never saw anyone or heard any complaint, but … Continue reading Wood worker’s Revenge!
Sometimes flipping STINKS!
The adventures of a real estate flipper. We bought another condo -- good location and an excellent price. The problem? The renter still lived there. The evening after we won the bid, I called him from my car. It was a first-floor condo, so we parked right outside his front door. When he answered his … Continue reading Sometimes flipping STINKS!