Archive for January, 2007

6 plex for sale!

I got a call from a friend of mine today. He has a 6 unit building for sale in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis. If you know of someone interested in rental property let me know.
Seller wants $550,000 for the building. Details to come.

Wife is out of town, wanna date?

I never would have thought the date with me would go so far as an incentive…
I found the copies of the orig craigslist post here, and here.
The I got a call and then published in the February issue of Metro Mag.

So here is my new offer. Let me help you buy or sell a [...]

Property of the week

I meant to start this last week, but I didnt… I will be posting select properties around Minneapolis with different criteria. This week is more about either, good buy or rehab (money making) opportunity.
Hopefully it is not to passe to mention my own deals, but look its a real opportunity, proven in the last week.
As [...]

Hookup of the week, my appliance dude

So far, so good.  Mike got some calls last week and I think helping some people get things done.
This week, appliances.  At some point we all need em, new washer/dryer, fridge, range, micro, what have you.  And for the savy, you have heard of Appliance Smart. I go to the one in St. Louis Park. 
For [...]

Home remodel and divorce

Okay, I am convinced that having a remodel project going on in your home is in the top 5 reasons for divorce.
There has to be some evidence of this, somewhere…

Metro Mag

If you get a chance pick up the Feb issue of Metro Mag. I am mentioned in the article on Pages 72-74.  Ill post more about it later.

Condo conversion, boy oh boy!

I stumbled upon a site today that really got me thinking…
Lets face it, the condo conversion game in the Twin Cities is nearly dead, for a number of reason. A few of those reasons are:
1. For buyers of projects, or buildings to convert, the prices are so escalated (per unit) that it doesnt make [...]

Interesting meeting today on foreclosed properties

I had an interesting meeting today that included a short tour of 4 properties in North Minneapolis. These are bank owned properties that are being sold as a package. This is a good opportunity for the experienced rehaber.
The bank has a package price of $260,000. My initial thought is the retail once done is slightly [...]

Hookup of the Week, handyman for all

Okay, I have to admit that this was not my planned first hookup of the week.  The intention is to share some of my resources and contacts with the readers.  It always pains me when I talk to a friend/family/client and they tell me they bought a X and paid full price.  Yikes!
So, without a whole [...]

Heywood Jablome 2nd Special Report on Stock Picks

Heywood Jablome has done it again with street smart reporting. Getting the real dirt on 2007 stock picks.