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The ABC’s to Green up any Investment Property
Some of these you may know, others might be new info.
Add eco-friendly insulation (icelyne foam/denim) to exterior walls and attics.
Build a ‘green’ list of vendors/contractors (plumbers, painters, contractors).
Create a ‘green’ marketing strategy for your project.
Don’t use duct tape on ducts, use mastic. Duct tape will increase the likelihood of heat loss/leaks.
Educate appraisers [...]
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The ABC’s to Green up any Investment Property
Read Article ›What do Green Consultants and Brain Surgeons Have in Common?
When I tell people I am a green consultant for real estate investors, they invariably say, “Oh! That’s so cool” Then there’s a pause and then they say, “So what do you REALLY do?”
I explain that’s really what I do, it’s the only thing I do and it’s a full-time endeavor. [...]
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What do Green Consultants and Brain Surgeons Have in Common?
Read Article ›Big Benefit, High-Return Green Real Estate Retrofits
There are literally thousands of ways to green your investment property. Everything from wind, solar, rainwater systems, high-tech HVAC motion sensors, etc, etc. There are also hundreds of books on the topic all advertising to be the latest and greatest. While much of the info is good, it can be overwhelming to [...]
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Big Benefit, High-Return Green Real Estate Retrofits
Read Article ›Answers to the Most Common Questions on Green Real Estate Investing
Ever feel like you’re shouting into the wind?
When I first started talking to people several years ago about green real estate investing, I felt that way a lot. They didn’t bother asking me questions-they just looked at me quizzically as though I had three heads (which I don’t). Luckily times have [...]
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Answers to the Most Common Questions on Green Real Estate Investing
Read Article ›The Michael Corleone Method of Green Real Estate
Michael Corleone was the man.
Of the three sons in The Godfather, Michael was the toughest and most successful. Sonny was the hot-head and Fredo was the buffoon. Sonny and Fredo enjoyed lackluster success but their flaws were eventually exposed and they both died young. Michael watched his kids grow up and [...]
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The Michael Corleone Method of Green Real Estate
Read Article ›Greening your Mayor (for fun and profit)
What is the one thing all elected officials absolutely want regardless of their political views? Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Libertarians, etc all want the same thing. Cash? Fame? Help their Community? Maybe, but the overriding thing that elected officials want is to get re-elected. Politicians at almost every level strive for [...]
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Greening your Mayor (for fun and profit)
Read Article ›10 Steps to Starting a Green Real Estate Investment Business
After 5 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars in mistakes I thought I’d write a post for new investors just starting out. So, if I was going to start a ‘green’ real estate investment company tomorrow here’s what I’d do:
Pick a company name, DBA and fill out the appropriate paperwork at [...]
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10 Steps to Starting a Green Real Estate Investment Business
Read Article ›Latest Green Buyer Trends for Real Estate Investors
A 2010 study just published by AvidBuilder.com (a leading research and management company serving the home building community) had some surprising insights into the desires of potential home buyers. The study was based on a survey of 11,335 home-owners that built houses in the last 9 years.
The group was segmented into [...]
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Latest Green Buyer Trends for Real Estate Investors
Read Article ›Green flooring – Cork
[I typically write about green real estate trends and haven't written about specific green products. Since I've been asked, I'm going to occasionally write about products or materials I think are worth your consideration. This is the first installment with that in mind].
In the quest to go green, flooring has become an [...]
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Read Article ›The 4 Corners of Value in Green Real Estate
I’ve written here extensively about the increased profits you can enjoy by taking your real estate investments green. The six major areas of increased profit are:
Increased sale prices
Increased rents (for buy and hold)
Lower operational expenses
Lower vacancies/churn
Lower advertising/marketing expenses
Rebates/Incentives offset portion of rehab expense
The are three additional areas of value [...]
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The 4 Corners of Value in Green Real Estate
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