I recently acquired a 3 bedroom apartment home in North Jacksonville

I recently acquired a 3 bedroom apartment home in North Jacksonville

Real estate prices in North Jacksonville were low for a long time. During that time, I made sure to buy as much real estate as possible. I started my real estate portfolio by offering cash for houses. I have purchased 26 total properties in North Jacksonville, including several different apartment buildings. I also have three

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San Francisco Real Estate Prices are soaring

San Francisco Real Estate Prices are soaring

With San Francisco real estate prices at an all-time high, it seemed like the best time to sell our San Francisco property. Thanks to the technology industry, San Francisco real estate prices are soaring. 50 years ago, a two dining room home in San Francisco was an eighth of the price that it is today.

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There are all kinds of homes in Jax

There are all kinds of homes in Jax

There are some sections of Jacksonville that are very exclusive. I was reading a story in the local paper about how property values have reached an all-time high in this area. I thought the story was misleading, because it made Jacksonville sound like a home for the elites, when that is not the case at

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I would only buy or sell for cash in Indianapolis, IN

I would only buy or sell for cash in Indianapolis, IN

I have dabbled in the Indianapolis, IN real estate market for quite some time. I have always been undoubtedly defeated when looking. I have found that buying Indianapolis homes is a big pain. Selling an Indianapolis, IN condo isn’t simple either. The main issue I found is the real estate agent. The agent takes a

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More people are selling their homes for cash

More people are selling their homes for cash

According to a study completed in September 2023, more than thirty-four percent of home purchases in this country were all-cash transactions.This is the highest number of cash home sales since 2014. The number has been steadily increasing for the last couple of years and shows no signs of slowing down. Homeowners are turning to cash

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The issues of repairing a historical home

The issues of repairing a historical home

The cash buyer eliminated the need to make repairs, get approvals and pass a home inspection My husband and I bought a home in a historical neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. We were delighted by the charm of the original architecture, big windows and hardwood floors. We were able to afford the house because it was

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Selling a home in a bad neighborhood

Selling a home in a bad neighborhood

Jacksonville, Florida, is an especially beautiful and interesting place to live. There is access to the ocean as well as St. John’s River and attractions such as the Jacksonville Zoo, Amelia Island and MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). The city hosts musical concerts, professional sporting events, neighborhood farmer’s markets and marathons. There are really gorgeous,

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Learning about cash home buyers

Learning about cash home buyers

When I first was introduced to cash home buyers, I imagined a briefcase full of hundred dollar bills. The advertisements promised the opportunity to walk away from the property with cash in hand. When I looked into this alternative to a conventional real estate listing a bit further, I realized that cash home buyers have

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Selling a house the easy way

Selling a house the easy way

There was a large oak tree that sat next to my household for years. I typically appreciated that tree and thought it was gorgeous. It makes my house look a lot more rustic. Well I now have disadvantage memories since that tree caused a whole lot of harm for me. The oak tipped over one

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Cash speaks louder than financing in real estate

Cash speaks louder than financing in real estate

I was prudent with how I saved my money. A lot of people told me to invest in the stock market, or to buy bonds, but I wanted to keep my assets liquid and easy to move around. Even though I could have afforded the down payment on a house in NE Florida years ago

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Selling a house with asbestos and lead paint

Selling a house with asbestos and lead paint

When I decided to sell my home in Jacksonville, Florida, I initially listed with a real estate agent. I went through the expense, hassle and time of taking pictures, open houses and haggling with potential buyers. When it finally looked like the house was going to sell, we scheduled a home inspection. I was unpleasantly

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My dad left the house to all of us

My dad left the house to all of us

My dad lived in North Jacksonville all of his life. When he was a teenager, his family moved to the Navy base in Jacksonville and he never left. My sisters and I were raised in North Jacksonville at the same house. Eventually, my sister and I went to college and started lives of our own.

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I offer cash for houses that are dilapidated

I offer cash for houses that are dilapidated

For the past 25 years, I have been a real estate developer and shopper in San Francisco and other areas near Central California. At first, I offered cash for houses that were dilapidated. There were lots of dilapidated and outdated houses in and around San francisco. I started in areas like Chinatown and the Castro

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Selling a house with flood damage

Selling a house with flood damage

When I bought a home right along a tributary of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, I never considered the possibility of flooding. When one of the larger storms hit the area, there were high winds, torrential downpours and power outages. The sump pump failed and an abundance of dirty water washed the house

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I tried to sell my house fast

I tried to sell my house fast

I came to realize that a fast payout from a cash home buyer would not be in my best interests. Some things are best left to the professionals. I would never give myself stitches, or try to fix the engine of my own car. I can do a lot of things, but I lack the

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Selling my home because I wanted to move

Selling my home because I wanted to move

I wanted to sell my house and move down south to be closer to my girlfriend. I knew that it was going to take a little bit of time to sell the house if I went with a traditional real estate agent. I didn’t want to take 6 months to sell the property, so I

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Too old to care for house

Too old to care for house

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found it more and more difficult to keep up with the maintenance of my home. I have issues with arthritis in my hands. I have pain in my hips and legs. It’s a challenge for me to get up and down the stairs. I used to enjoy mowing the lawn,

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Selling a rental I couldn’t get insurance on

Selling a rental I couldn’t get insurance on

For years I had been messing around with homeowners insurance. I had a rental property in Jacksonville, FL that I bought with my brother. He then had me buy him out and it was just mine. I hated being a landlord. I hated that the property wasn’t anywhere near me. I hated dealing with tenants,

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I need a new place to live in Jacksonville

I need a new place to live in Jacksonville

I was the first person to build a home in this section of NE Florida. At the time my closest neighbors were a half mile away. It was so peaceful and quiet, and on all sides I could see nothing but the forest. Nothing lasts forever, and eventually other people started building homes in this

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Maximizing space for your business

Maximizing space for your business

When my supplier expanded, it was necessary to invest into a warehouse… Initially, the wareproperty was far more square footage than I required, and there was legitimately little organization, then gradually, the space filled as well as locating items became time-consuming as well as stressful, and my employees were wasting upscale time searching for recognizable

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Jacksonville condo investors never cease to amaze me

Jacksonville condo investors never cease to amaze me

Jacksonville condo investors never cease to amaze me with their creativity. To me, it always seems like Jacksonville condo investors are always looking for new, innovative ways to make money in addition to figuring out how to make things go their way. I have been residing down in the northeastern part of Florida for a

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Selling a house without permits for cash

Selling a house without permits for cash

I was able to get out from under the huge headache of the property and find a more suitable living space I expected that selling my Jacksonville house would be time-consuming and complicated. All sorts of renovations had been made over the years without permits or inspections. However, I found an alternative route to simplify

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Maximizing warehouse space

Maximizing warehouse space

When my business expanded, it was necessary to invest into a warehouse. Initially, the warehouse was far more square footage than I required. There was very little organization. Gradually, the space filled and locating items became time-consuming and stressful. My employees were wasting valuable time searching for specific products. It was difficult to keep track

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Maximizing the space in your warehouse

Maximizing the space in your warehouse

When my dealer expanded, it was necessary to invest into a warehouse; Initially, the warehome was far more square footage than I required, but there was genuinely little organization, however gradually, the space filled as well as locating items became time-consuming as well as stressful, then my employees were wasting fancy time searching for particular

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Jacksonville house investors never cease to amaze me

Jacksonville house investors never cease to amaze me

Jacksonville house investors never cease to amaze me with their creativity. To me, it always seems like Jacksonville house investors are always looking for new and innovative ways to make money and figure out how to make things go their way. I have been living down in the northeastern part of Florida for a long

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Choosing to sell for cash can be a rewarding solution

Choosing to sell for cash can be a rewarding solution

The cash offer eliminates commissions, fees and demands for repairs. Listing a property for sale typically requires finding a licensed real estate agent, completion updates, staging, inspections and a great deal of time and investment. In many circumstances, a home inspection turns up expensive issues that need to be repaired due to safety codes and

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