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My Interview with a Special Investigator

I was having a pretty normal day at the office, comping properties, checking on email etc.  Until a pleasant looking woman arrived unannounced just after lunch and handed me her card:  Special Investigator for the Denver District Attorney. Ouch.  She asked me if I had a few minutes?  What [...]

Remodel Time-line and Tips
Estimating repairs, staying on budget and working with contractors is perhaps the most mysterious and difficult aspect of the business of flipping houses.  As any good investor will tell you, you make your money when you buy.  But all too many investors LOSE all the profit in the remodeling or rehabbing process.  [...]

SOLD
4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1 Car Attached Garage, 1587 Sqft.
This foreclosure property is well located in the University Hills neighborhood.  Walking distance to shops and restaurants.  Available to CASH BUYERS only, as it is a redemption from Denver Public Trustee.  No loans are available for this project.

Keep Your Cell Phone Number, No Need to Port

As a happily hyper-busy real estate professional, one of my biggest challenges is keeping up with voice mail messages during a typical work day.  On the other hand, when I am “off duty” I like to be present and attentive to my friends and family and purposefully [...]

Bank Loans, Private Hard Money, IRA Funds, Syndication
UPDATE December 2009:  The 11th Way to Fund Real Estate Deals is Transactional Funding.  As title companies change double-closing flip rules, many investors are using what is called “Flash Cash” or “Transactional Funding Loans” to flip Short Sales, REO’s and wholesale properties.  Check out the real estate flipping [...]

Buy Small Commercial Real Estate in Downtown Denver
For Sale Private Owner, $299,000, co-op paid.  One retail location and buildable B4 zoning lot on busy corner in Curtis Park.  High traffic count, on light rail expansion line.  Needs tenant finish only.  Retail building is 1500 sq ft, smaller building is 770 Sq ft.  Please see the [...]

Old House Remodeling Series, Part 2
Last month we began the Old House Remodeling Series with an introduction and comments about preserving historical houses.  In this article we will discuss inspecting, maintaining and repairing foundations on older homes. (See related post: Sewer Line Inspection and Repairs)

Inspection Repairs Costs

There are three key aspects to checking for foundation [...]

Realtor Profile, John Hayden, the “King of Curtis”

While researching and reviewing proposed investment plans for a historic Curtis Park Victorian, several people suggested that I contact John Hayden of Kentwood City Properties.  More than one of his colleagues referred to him as the “King of Curtis” for his knowledge and experience in the neighborhood, so [...]

SOLD
Curtis Park Mansion Fix and Flip Project for sale.  3256 Curtis St. Denver CO 80205. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2950 Sqft.  ARV $380K, FIX $80K, BUY $215K.

Home Renovation Bonanza
Investors!  Denver county is offering free building permits until June 15 for both contractors and homeowners.  This is great for saving a few bucks on your fix and flip projects.  However the downside of this bonanza is the possibility that inspectors will get overwhelmed by the number of people pulling permits and professional [...]