We would like to make you aware of the following legislation that was introduced today in the Ohio Senate: SB 150 – PROHIBIT TERMINATING ELECTRIC, GAS SERVICE (Smith, K) - To prohibit terminating electric or gas service to certain households and establish a payment plan for these services.
By Brad Beckett This Monday, September 4th is Labor Day. This weekend marks the unofficial end of Summer and ushers in the Fall season - although Summer doesn't officially end until September 23rd. Today's graphic from the U.S. Census Bureau gives a a quick snapshot of select American occupations, broken down by male/female. As always, have a Happy Friday…..and, of course,...
By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, None of us knows what life will bring. All of a sudden, your ability to generate income may be severely restricted by an illness or injury. In the past few months, my office has worked with several individuals in the real estate investing arena who found themselves in that situation. One of them, because of a back injury, was...
By Brad Beckett Yes, believe it or not, the Autumnal Equinox will soon be upon us….that’s right, the first day of Fall is September 23rd. That means it’s time to start thinking about lawn-care for the upcoming cooler months and prepping for next Spring. Today’s infographic from The Home Depot lays out exactly what needs to be done to prepare your...
By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, The last few weeks have been pretty hectic in my office. I’ve been working on some really interesting and challenging real estate deals, including helping three separate investors solve problems with subject-to deals because they did them improperly and the deals were going sideways. In two of the deals, banks had already sent out letters threatening to exercise...
Before you are quick to simply chuckle or dismiss this idea, I would strongly encourage you to click now and read the ENTIRE discussion currently taking place on our Q&A forum, that delves into the possible ramifications of a tenant's request. The extended, yet serious discussion hits on several fair housing points that many landlords have not considered, but points...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Consumer Price Index Up 3.2% Year Over Year The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0/2% in July, 2023. Click here...
By Brad Beckett The U.S. Census Bureau recently identified Florida and Idaho as America's fastest-growing states. Today's graphic from Statista illustrates which U.S. states have been gaining& losing population from July 2021 to June 2022. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! "While states in the West or South had been attractive for new residents since before the pandemic because of low...
Local investors recently gained knowledge from Pete Youngs’ expertise in teaching how to rehab properties at a fraction of normal estimated costs on his Mr. Rehab 101 Bus Tour workshop on August 12-13, 2023 at The Home Depot-Westgate. Pete taught 101 valuable techniques, ranging from minor homeowner & investor cosmetics, to major rehabs for seasoned investor.
By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, During a conversation with a friend of mine who has owned and operated title companies throughout northeast Ohio for the past 20+ years , he shared with me a couple of key points of which most real estate investors need to be aware. The goal is to make their experience with a title company faster and smoother. Instead...