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Education Needs Before Renting Out Your House
In this article, I'll be going over my education tips for renting out your house, with a focus on time needed for that education....
Adam Garrett
Jan 2, 20241 min read


Realtor.com Value Projections for Top 100 US Metros in 2024
Realtor.com has come out with market forecasts for 2024. The results are good for Hampton Roads, ranked #16 out of the 100 largest U.S....
Adam Garrett
Dec 13, 20231 min read


Tenant Damage
Tenants & landlords alike often don't do as they should when it comes to tenant damages. HUD has published a solid document where I...
Adam Garrett
Sep 20, 20231 min read


SE VA Real Estate Agent Assistance for Investors
How a SE VA real estate agent can assist investors, via purchases, sales, receiving off market properties from wholesalers, marketing assistance, & more.
Adam Garrett
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Credit Card Strategies for Home Expenses
Above: Salamander in Middleburg, VA from a Points Stay: Image by Author While some people are very anti-credit card, and you are playing...
Adam Garrett
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Rainfall Monitoring For Your Home
Whether you're selling your home or not, in most places, if you don't have a built-in sprinkler system, it's best to keep tabs on whether...
Adam Garrett
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Cost Guide to Repairs & Remodeling
Here I'm publishing one of my many unpublished spreadsheets that I've used exclusively with clients in the past. Navigation: Be sure to...
Adam Garrett
Jun 17, 20231 min read


How to Find a Real Estate Agent That Speaks Your 1st Language Online
Image courtesy Realtor.com In the home buying or selling process, if you're looking to purchase in the United States, or another country...
Adam Garrett
May 19, 20231 min read


Zillow Zestimate Accuracy
On at least one occasion I've had an experienced agent mock me for giving any credence to Zillow Zestimates surrounding a home. In this...
Adam Garrett
May 11, 20237 min read


The Importance of Timeliness in Real Estate
Time is of the essence in this business and an extra 24 hrs can mean the difference in a deal or no deal or thousands of dollars at...
Adam Garrett
Apr 12, 202311 min read


How to Use a Lockbox
The below tutorial will demonstrate how a seller can lock or unlock a contractor lockbox. I won't be getting any more complex than that...
Adam Garrett
Jan 21, 20231 min read


Basic Elements of Service Provider Determinations
In real estate transactions & outside of real estate transactions, it can be helpful to know how to find service providers. While no...
Adam Garrett
Dec 12, 20221 min read


The Importance of At Least 3 Interviews for a Real Estate Agent
Why So Many Buyers & Sellers Only Interview One Agent In cases like this one, it's popular for people to do what's easy & to...
Adam Garrett
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Should You Get Solar Panels for Your Home?
In theory, as someone who enjoys hunting/gathering/fishing/gardening, I like the idea of self-sufficiency in terms of utilities, from...
Adam Garrett
Nov 12, 20229 min read


Where to Find Equipment for Home Improvement
How to locate equipment to use for home improvement, including where to look & other tips. Covering borrowing, leasing, purchase, free...
Adam Garrett
Oct 22, 20228 min read


Where Hampton Roads Investors Can Find Upcoming Development
Today I had a meeting with an investor who was asking me about areas with up and coming development. I shared some resources with him...
Adam Garrett
Jun 6, 20222 min read


Can I Rent Out my Home?
(above - my first home, purchased in 2017 with a 30-year 5% down conventional rehab loan, converted to positive cash flow rental property...
Adam Garrett
May 25, 20221 min read
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