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Building a Home From
the Ground Up
There comes a time in
everyone's life when one's grandiose dreams outweigh simplicity and
doing things the “normal” way somehow does not seem to be an option.
Whether it's selecting that new BMW from the dealer or deciding to
build a home from scratch, that final decision should have been after
careful thought and consideration.
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I am absolutely
addicted to real estate and real estate deals. I don't believe
there's anything more exciting than putting together a deal that
looked impossible or improbable, especially when it comes to working
with developers and new construction. I have had the pleasure of
working with some of the top developers in the country from marketing
and deal design to co-developments. They all have a few common
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1. Due Diligence
This is the research
phase of the project. It includes issues such as establishing the
scope of work, developing the contractual agreement, building code
analysis, zoning restrictions, permitting processes, feasibility
studies, etc. These define the parameters and lay the foundation for
the project.
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 Many of you have asked me how I estimate my rehabs. Any rehabber will
tell you there is no way to get exact figures, but there are ways to get
close. The following method is geared towards light to medium levels of
rehab and not structural or gut rehabs.
If you plan on rehabbing for a living (a darn good living I might
add),
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Financing new
construction real estate projects is slightly different from
conventional financing of existing properties. For the lender,
there are different risk factors involved in these types of
investments because the loan is unsecured since the property doesn't
physically exist. The lender is in essence investing in a dream
or vision; therefore, the guidelines, parameters, and structures are
normally different. There are a variety of financing options
available depending on the logistics of the
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 My first rehab began like most. I was dreaming of
quitting my job, beginning a new career, and reaping the rewards. That
dream was quickly met with reality as I closed on the deal late in the
month of August. I had a 30-day completion expectation and we were off.
The property was a single family, frame,
bi-level in a southern suburb
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According to the Chicago Metropolis 2020's
Homes for a Changing Region report, 10,800 - 13,500 affordable housing
units will need to be added the region's supply per year from now until
the year 2030 in order for the city to stay abreast with the expected
population growth. In addition, the city of Chicago is interested in
the overall growth and development of communities. A huge emphasis is
placed on new construction/renovation of residential, commercial &
industrial properties; the creation or
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1. Remove All The
Clutter
Start packing items
like photos, knickknacks and precious artworks that could get dam-aged.
Neaten up closets, cabinets and drawers. A messy home tells the buyer
that you're not organized, and therefore you are probably not a good
steward of your house-hold affairs. And as a result,
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Within the past year, rarely has a week gone
by that the media has not bombarded the public with news of the rising
foreclosure rates and its negative effects on the housing market. Many
banks, mortgage brokers and investment property lenders are feeling
the impact of the so-called housing market collapse. In fact,
according to several recent news stories, many of the smaller mortgage
brokers and lenders have
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The Power of Action is undoubtedly an
extremely important part of realizing and utilizing the unlimited
potential that has been made available to you. In the center of every
being, whatever its form, the power of action is present. Joy is an
emotion by which the body's power of action is increased or assisted.
Make joy an integral part of your everyday life. Take a few minutes each
day to do something that you enjoy doing.
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I have been in the real estate industry for
over twenty years. I have always known that I would remain in this
business in some capacity for the rest of my life. I have a
passion for all that is real estate. I have continued to educate
myself and learned many, many things over the years. Lately, as I
have talked with people at various forums and educational seminars, the
same question comes up over and over again: “Will I have enough to
retire comfortably?”
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