O.K., so you have gotten it into your blood, mind, and soul that you want to be a Rehabber. Take that ugly, smelly eyesore and turn it into the gem of the neighborhood. No problem, right? After all, you’ve watched all the shows on HGTV and Magnolia Network. You know all about what countertops to choose…what color schemes will wow your buyers…and, that bathroom layout you have etched into your mind is killer….

Well, there may be just a bit more to it than you think.

In this article, I want to address some of the areas you will want to start with before ever lifting a hammer or paintbrush. Some of the things which, if done correctly ahead of time, will make your project run infinitely smoother, save you time and money and allow you to keep any hair you currently have.

What Needs to be Done?

Believe it or not, this is one of the areas where most of us…even experienced Rehabbers…have some of our biggest challenges. Do I replace the windows? What about the furnace? Should I use Home Depot countertops…Corian…mid-range? There are a myriad of things to cons
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     As a beginning investor and newer REIA member, I haven’t had many opportunities yet to discover the potential impact of also being a National REIA and Home Depot ProXtra member.   I am a homeowner though, so of course I have things that break and appliances that wear down that I have to get fixed.  
     I’ll spare you all the messy details, but suffice it to say, my refrigerator recently became too much to deal with and sent me on the hunt for a replacement. I started immediately with a search on the Home Depot app, where I’m registered with my ProXtra discounts, and I wasn’t disappointed!  
     I didn’t need anything top of the line or anything, and with my discounts, I saved a whopping 33% off with ProXtra discount and found a solution under $500!  I also checked around at some major competitors and their prices for the same refrigerator, including discounts, still came in around $50-$100 more. 

Could I have gotten a used refrigerator somewhere else for less? Maybe, but who knows how much life would be left on a lar
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 As you may know, in the Real Estate Investing business, You've got to Buy Low ("DEALS") and Sell High (the closer to Perfect you Fix-up the Property, the better you're able to enter the Retail Market (MLS) of highest sale prices).

You can Buy Distressed Property or find a Distressed Owner. Then Fix-up the Property and Sell or Rent it.

To be Successful you've got to keep finding these "DEALS" otherwise it's like you're treading water. OK to tread in a Lake but this business is more like a River so Treading ends you down river, breaking even or losing money.

One way to fill your "Pipeline" with Deals is with the Marketing Magic from National Expert Kathy, who'll Teach us How YOU can be Successful with that "PIPELINE" of opportunities! Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-9pm & Saturday, February 1, 10:00-3pm2025.

Another way for finding DEALS is Tony Youngs Hidden Market techniques. Tony shared page 1 of his Goals on his Thursday (1/2/25) evening webina
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