Happy December!Tis’ the holiday season & magic is in the air! After a wonderful trip to Mexico City and a beautiful thanksgiving with friends, December is upon us with gusto! Mike and I headed into the Arapaho forest to cut down a Christmas tree and have skied several times at Winter Park Resort. It’s been a […]
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Long-term rentals are not the same as a short or mid-term rental. Don’t let anyone tell you different! I’ve been managing short-term rentals since 2012, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: guests want comfort, convenience, and, increasingly, a touch of luxury. Whether it’s a short weekend getaway or a mid-term stay, people
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I’ve recently moved to a vacation mountain town and am absolutely loving it! As an investor, who’s also an agent, I’ve tapped in to the local rental scene and have found it to be extremely competitive. I’ve been talking with owners in the community who want help with their Aribnb, so have been researching average
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So, you’ve decided to dive headfirst into the tumultuous sea of property management? Congratulations! You may have heard horror stories of the landlord life – filled with leaking faucets, late-night tenant calls, and the ‘but I thought I told you I had a pet pig?!’. But fear not, intrepid landlord-to-be, for with a dash of
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In a world where instant gratification often trumps long-term financial wisdom, it’s time to challenge the norm. And beleive me, you will be an outlier in certain situations and within certain circles. You just have to be ok with not upgrading your life to keep up with those damn Jones’. So, let’s talk about spending
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So I know you’re not ready to buy a home right now. I get it, it’s a huge decision and you’re not in the right headspace, financial space, geographical space…..and you may be thinking, ‘I may not even want to buy a house, like, ever!’ My philosophy, however? Plan for what you want! You may
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I talk to a lot of people who are wanting to jump into real estate investing but get overwhelmed with where to start! Like anything that’s new, there are steps to take that will make the process of diving into real estate less intimidating. They say information is power, so read on to get the
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May in Full Bloom A new month, a new market! May brings more inventory in the Denver Metro (up about 19% since last month) and with higher interest rates, buyers are getting creative with offers – instead of going over ask, many are absorbing fees typically reserved for the seller. I’ve also talked to lenders
Happy April! Spring has sprung and I’m here for it! The spring market is upon us – with quite a bit of rate uncertainty. Freddie Mac put out a data sheet with current rates since 1971 I found interesting. As far as what’s happening in the Denver market, here are a few bullet points for year
As a real estate investor and agent, I love real estate – and I’m not shy about telling people about how it’s changed my life. And you may be thinking…. “But that’s your business – obviously a real estate agent is going to tell you to buy a house!” Truth be told, I was an
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