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The Inside SCOOP! Alpine Real Estate Questions & Answers By Ron Brookshire 8-24-14
Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living By Broker- Realtor Ron Brookshire of the Property Place This Week’s Real Estate Q & A . . . How do I select the right contractor for work at my home? Answer: Hiring a bad contractor to work on your home could cost you thousands, so here’s a handy checklist to make sure someone is the best person for the job: Get a written estimate of the exact charges for labor and materials. Verify with the State License Board that they are a licensed and insured contractor. On www.contractors-license.org you can find…
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REAL ESTATE Q & A: What Should I Know About Owning Investment Property? – By Ron Brookshire
Q. What should I know about owning investment property? A. You can make a successful investment by avoiding these mistakes: Being an absentee owner. Visit the property often and talk to your tenants to get feedback. If you bought a house as a “passive” investment, you may want to hire a property management company. Not having adequate insurance. Work with an insurance professional who will see that you are covered. Not charging fair rent. A REALTOR® who is an Investor Specialist can help you decide what is reasonable for the property. Selecting unreliable tenants. Check all references and credit histories.…
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