Too busy to blog?

Too busy to blog?
I send out apologies to the blogosphere, it has been a while since I have even thought about the blog.  I try to post every other day, but clearly I am not succeeding that apartment. Here is an update: - Since I lost posted we have been working very hard on buying more properties. ...
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Shadow Inventory, to stay a while?

Shadow Inventory, to stay a while?
Sean O’Toole is the creator of Foreclosure Radar and just published a very interesting article on his blog. Here in CA we have one million homeowners who are already delinquent, and we seem to be clearing about 25-30k a month based on foreclosures and short sales (which are...
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Dealing with the, “If only I could’ve…”

Dealing with the, “If only I could’ve…”
The longer I have been in the business, the longer my, if only list gets. If only I came up the $500 the agent told me and bought that property. If only I trusted my gut and bought more rentals. If only I kept that property instead of selling it. etc Right now, you’d look...
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House #32 – Before and After + Other Updates

House #32 – Before and After + Other Updates
I just finished listing House #32 on the MLS.  The rehab went smooth, we ended up framing in a fourth bedroom and it turned out really spacious.  Next time I’m out that way I will take a video of it. The kitchen turned out great and overall, I like the house a lot.  Great...
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February 2010 Goal Review

February 2010 Goal Review
Well, another month is down, so it is time to update the world on what we accomplished in February. We sold House #26 and House #29. We rented House #28 and House #31. We bought three properties, two retail flips (House #32, House #34) and one rental (House #33). One property is...
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Shopping for Properties – 6 Offers Today

Shopping for Properties – 6 Offers Today
We’re out there shopping for property like crazy.  Today alone we sent in 6 offers, plus did verbals and follow up on 10 more properties.  Since we sold our big house we have some cash and are trying to buy 4 or 5 in March. I do have one escrow that should close on Wednesday...
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