ERIN KELLY

January 13, 2021

let’s talk: the PA PURCHASE PROCESS

Hey Guys! We made it to 2021- thank G*d. Luckily, after 6 days in, we got 3 new properties under contract already for various clients! One of these is a new client of mine -a group of NJ investors who wanted to get started in the Philly world of REI. This was their first purchase in Philly and they asked for a quick overview of the […]

January 6, 2021

let’s talk: 2020 REAL ESTATE RECAP

Hey Guys! So we are FINALLY at the end of 2020. Not going to sugarcoat it, it has been a pretty awful year personally but professionally we did okay! So let’s review a year of work! So, as we do, let’s talk Real Estate, let’s talk 2020 REAL ESTATE RECAP… We closed out Project Philly and were issued our Certificate of Occupancy […]

December 2, 2020

let’s talk : DIY CARPET REMOVAL & HOW TO SAVE YOUR HARDWOODS

Hey Guys! We have been working on Project H for a few weeks now, and one of our “to-dos” that we recently accomplished was removing the carpet from the first floor. We were lucky that there were some pretty nice hardwoods under there so we wanted to restore them as best we could. Here are some tips and tricks I learned along the way. So, as we […]

November 24, 2020

let’s talk: PLANNING FOR A HOME RENOVATION

Hey Guys! I went MIA last week but we are back in full swing with a big update on our latest project. As you all know we closed on a home a few weeks ago that we plan to renovate over the next couple of years. I want to lay out what we plan to do and how we plan to […]

November 22, 2020

let’s talk: A GOOD DAY IN REAL ESTATE

View this email in your browserHey Guys! It has been a crazy and weird week for all so I will keep today short & sweet and focus on some positives, thanks to real estate. So, as we do, let’s talk Real Estate, let’s talk THE HAPPY SIDE OF A LIFE IN REAL ESTATE… 1. We closed on our home!With the help of the title company and lender, we were able to pull […]

November 20, 2020

let’s talk: UPCOMING HOUSING TRENDS

Hey Guys! I recently ready a fun article in FORBES about the up and coming housing trends and let’s face it – who does not want to be hip and in the know?! So, as we do, let’s talk Real Estate, let’s talk UPCOMING HOUSING TRENDS… The Forbes Real Estate Council came up with their top 15. 1. Increased demand for more […]

October 21, 2020

let’s talk : FLIPPING – Scenario Analysis

Good Afternoon! Yesterday I got together with two of my investor clients to walk through a potential flip they make take on. Myself, the clients and their GC walked through the property to take a look and brainstorm the best plan of attack. I want to share with you some of the ways we are looking at this project. So, […]

October 19, 2020

let’s talk : APPRAISALS – Finding The Value

Good Afternoon! Last we talked – what to look for in an appraisal. This week let’s talk about the different methods used to determine value in an appraisal. So, as we do, let’s talk Real Estate, let’s talk APPRAISAL – FINDING VALUE… There are three approaches to determine the value in a real estate appraisal. (1) The Sales Comparison ApproachThis method of […]

October 15, 2020

let’s talk : APPRAISALS- What to look for!

Good Morning! Okay let’s do a quick recap of the last month. We looked at homes. We put a home under contract. We had a home inspection. We negotiated with the seller based on the home inspection findings. Most recently, we received our appraisal. Let’s spend this week talking about that. So, as we do, let’s talk Real Estate, let’s […]

September 23, 2020

let’s talk: HOME INSPECTION – WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Good Morning! Last week we had the HOME INSPECTION for the house PK & I are hoping to one day call home. While I will keep the results of that private while we are in negotiation, I want to spend some time this week talking about exactly who should attend the home inspection! So, as we do, let’s talk Real […]

let’s talk: CONSTRUCTION IN 2021

let’s talk: ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

let’s talk: MULTIPLE OFFER SITUATIONS

let’s talk: HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME TO LIST FOR SALE

let’s talk: EXTERIOR PAINT

let’s talk : EARLY OCCUPANCY AGREEMENTS

let’s talk: KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS

let’s talk: HARDWOOD FLOORING

let’s talk: REI BRAIN DUMP

let’s talk: CAP RATES & PRICING

let’s talk: the PA PURCHASE PROCESS

let’s talk: 2020 REAL ESTATE RECAP

let’s talk : DIY CARPET REMOVAL & HOW TO SAVE YOUR HARDWOODS

let’s talk: PLANNING FOR A HOME RENOVATION

let’s talk: A GOOD DAY IN REAL ESTATE

let’s talk: UPCOMING HOUSING TRENDS

let’s talk : FLIPPING – Scenario Analysis

let’s talk : APPRAISALS – Finding The Value

let’s talk : APPRAISALS- What to look for!

let’s talk: HOME INSPECTION – WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

let’s talk: HOME INSPECTION – THE NEGOTIATION

let’s talk: COMPETITIVE OFFERS IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET PT II

let’s talk: COMPETITIVE OFFERS IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET PT I

let’s talk: FINANCING AN AIRBNB

let’s talk: SURETY BONDS vs SECURITY DEPOSITS

let’s talk : PANDEMIC MORTGAGE RELIEF

let’s talk: PANDEMIC RENT RELIEF

let’s talk: I WANT TO FLIP A HOUSE- HOW DO I KNOW WHICH PROPERTY TO CHOOSE?

let’s talk: BRRRR- the 3rd R…

let’s talk: NYC ENTERS PHASE II

let’s talk: NY SECURITY DEPOSITS: WHAT CAN LANDLORD’S DEDUCT FROM A TENANT’S SECURITY DEPOSIT

let’s talk about racism

let’s talk: EASY WAYS TO TRANSFORM YOUR BATHROOM

let’s talk: 2020 HOUSING MARKET UPDATE

let’s talk: 5 QUICK TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE

let’s talk: QUICK TIPS TO IMPROVE OUR FINANCIAL PROFILES

let’s talk: WHAT CAN I DO FOR MY RE BUSINESS DURING THIS PANDEMIC

let’s talk: SBA RELIEF FUNDING

let’s talk: POSITIVE NEWS

let’s talk: HOW THIS PANDEMIC IS AFFECTING RENTERS & LANDLORDS

let’s talk: TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME

let’s talk : I AM APPLYING FOR A LOAN – WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO HAVE READY TO GO?!

let’s talk : SMART LOCKS

let’s talk: I HAVE SIGNED LEASES – NOW WHAT?!

let’s talk: NYC RENTAL COMMISSIONS

let’s talk: COSIGNERS – A LANDLORD’S PERSPECTIVE

let’s talk: PROPERTY SECURITY PT II

let’s talk: SECURITY FOR YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

let’s talk: BUSINESS LESSONS FROM TOP REAL ESTATE PRODUCERS

let’s talk: 2020 GOALS

let’s talk: THAT 2019 FINAL PUSH

let’s talk: 5 THINGS I LEARNED BY ATTENDING MY ELECTRICAL INSPECTION

let’s talk: APARTMENT MOVE-OUT CHECKLISTS

let’s talk: 5 THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR AS A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR

let’s talk: HOME EQUITY

let’s talk: TOP 5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN PURCHASING A RENTAL PROPERTY

let’s talk: the FINAL WALKTHROUGH

let’s talk: CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY

let’s talk: PHILADELPHIA REAL ESTATE MARKET

let’s talk: 6 WAYS I USE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS

let’s talk: RE LICENSE RECIPROCITY

let’s talk: OUTSOURCING YOUR LIFE

let’s talk: DIRT-Y BASMENTS

let’s talk: VACANCY POLICIES

let’s talk: TAX ABATEMENTS

let’s talk: CONCRETE

let’s talk: I HATE MY NEW KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS – WHAT DO I DO?!

let’s talk: FILLING YOUR RENTAL UNIT…VIRTUALLY

let’s talk: MORTGAGES – THE APPLICATION PROCESS

let’s talk: MORTGAGES – WHAY ARE THEY?!

let’s talk: NEW NY RENTAL REGULATIONS, PT II

let’s talk: THE NEW NY RENTAL REGULATIONS, PT II

let’s talk: RENTAL PERMITS, PHILADELPHIA

let’s talk : THE GREATER NYC MARKET AND ALL THE LISTING SERVICES IT HAS TO OFFER

let’s talk : INSURANCE [ADMITTED vs NON-ADMITTED]

let’s talk : NYC REAL ESTATE 1H19

let’s talk : COOPERATIVES – THE APPLICATION PROCESS

let’s talk : FLEX UNITS

let’s talk : REALTOR, AGENT, BROKER – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?!

let’s talk : DETERMINING RENTAL RATES