As real estate developers, there is a hurdle in our industry that is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to number of developers it affects and how badly it can affect you. If you haven’t guessed it by now, the number one problem for real estate developers are CONTRACTORS. If you ask any of them, they will tell you the same answer. As my dad used to say, “Give 3 masons the job, and hope that 1 shows up on Monday.” Having a good general contractor and/or good subc

As investors, we need to find a balance between creating the next Taj Mahal and falling under the "your neighborhood slum lord" category. While no one would turn down the Taj Mahal, most people won't purchase your circa 1968 kitchen with it's top of the line, lime green appliances and matching counter-tops. The trick is finding a balance. Whether you're planning on completing your first renovation or updating your kitchen, you can do it for less than you think. How much do yo