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
There are definitely pros and cons to selling a home for an all-cash offer. As a first-time home seller, I wasn’t sure if it was the right decision for me. I initially moved to Arizona from the northeastern area of the country. I was anxious to leave behind winter seasons that last more than half
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
For years I had been messing around with homeowners insurance. I had a rental household in Jacksonville, FL that I purchased with my sister. She then had me buy him out and it was just mine. I hated being a proprietor. I hated that the household wasn’t someplace near me. I hated dealing with leaseholders,
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
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
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
I haven’t lived in Indianapolis, Indiana for years. I moved right when I finished college and have lived in another state since. I didn’t miss that location at all. My father recently passed away and I was forced to come back. I found out in the will that I inherited his home. So I was
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
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
I scraped together the money to purchase a small house in the Jacksonville area. I love the climate and everything about the city. It was a struggle to keep up with the mortgage on the house. I couldn’t afford to make any improvements to the property. I was working overtime just to pay for groceries
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.
I recently had some issues with one of my rental properties. I own numerous rental properties in the Jacksonville, Florida, area. While I attempt to keep up with maintenance and repairs, the renters are often destructive. They don’t take proper care of the plumbing, air conditioning or the yard. They are not good about keeping
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
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
