by Gagner | Jun 8, 2015 | Finding deals, Uncategorized
Finding Fix and Flip opportunities A few years back, it was pretty easy and profitable to do “cosmetic” fix and flips, but due to rising prices and “seller” markets, this is no longer the case in most areas. That means successful developers must find other strategies...
by Gagner | May 27, 2015 | Remodel finish ideas
Finishing ideas for home remodels As a remodel project moves toward completion, there are lots of small decisions to be made which can have a big impact on its success. For our current Berkeley Victorian home, we are making decisions on everything from paint colors,...
by Gagner | May 16, 2015 | Commercial Real estate investing
Commercial real estate investing basics (part 1) For most investors, the path to success in real estate begins in single-family homes. This is logical because of our familiarity with growing up in a home, as well as the “perception” that it requires less financial...
by Gagner | May 3, 2015 | Passive income
Kevin Bupp interview with Mark Gagner Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kevin Bupp, who hosts a nationally syndicated iTunes podcast called “Investing for Cash Flow”. There are a lot of real estate podcasts out there, most of which focus...
by Gagner | Apr 20, 2015 | Contractors
How to find good contractors Finding good contractors is not always easy. In fact, most rehabbers will tell you that it is one of the biggest ongoing challenges in their business. Even a contractor that starts out good may not perform so well after multiple jobs. ...
