by Peter MacKercher | Jun 20, 2015 | blog, Landlording, Starter Series
I learned the property management business by doing it myself, so, first and foremost, I think everyone should learn property management firsthand to start. I’m even saying this as the owner of a property management company – knowing what the job requires means...
by Peter MacKercher | Jun 6, 2015 | blog, Finances, Starter Series
Starting your career in real estate investment isn’t cheap. It’s a major hurdle to overcome for many people but there are also many ways you can find the finances and create a situation that makes it possible. There are several options available to make your first...
by Peter MacKercher | May 23, 2015 | blog, Real Estate Market, Starter Series, STL
If you live in St. Louis you’re used to hearing it: “City or county?” Locals have many ways of asking where you went to high school, but it’s also an important question when looking for investment properties. The city and the county offer varying lifestyles, so in my...
by Peter MacKercher | May 9, 2015 | blog, Property, Real Estate Business, Starter Series
You’ve found a listing you’re interested in. You’re comfortable with the negotiation process you might get into. It’s in the right area, has enough bathrooms or enough units and you’re interested. Now it’s time to go visit the property – but what do you do when...
by Peter MacKercher | Apr 25, 2015 | blog, Starter Series
I’ve spent a lot of time negotiating. And, I’m one of the odd few who loves the process, so I can’t help but try it whenever I can, even if I’m just buying ice cream. “How about the nice guy discount?” That usually gets me a smile, and sometimes it also gets me a...
by Peter MacKercher | Apr 18, 2015 | blog, Starter Series
Before you ever put an offer on a property, before you even have a house in mind, there are a few things you should already have done. If you’re buying your first home or looking for a property to invest in, checking these steps off first will make your experience...
