Archive for January, 2009

First Time Buyer’s Tips

30 January, 2009 Posted by Scott Ficek As Buying Property (1) Comment

Although this post was written to First Time Home Buyers, I thought it actually applied well even to first time investment property buyers.  Take a read of Nichole Frederickson’s post on South of the River News.

Although this post was written to First Time Home Buyers, I thought it actually applied well even to first time investment property buyers.  Take a read of Nichole Frederickson’s post on South of the River News.

Categories : Buying Property

Stupid Property Repairs-Cousin

28 January, 2009 Posted by Scott Ficek As Misc Real Estate (1) Comment

Steve over at Minnesota First Time Home Buyers started his own Stupid Property Repairs version called Fix-Up’s Gone Bad.  Get over to the First Time Home Buyer Blog there and take a look.  I especially love the toilet paper roll on the floor!  Probably the first time you have ever tripped over the toilet paper!

Steve over at Minnesota First Time Home Buyers started his own Stupid Property Repairs version called Fix-Up’s Gone Bad.  Get over to the First Time Home Buyer Blog there and take a look.  I especially love the toilet paper roll on the floor!  Probably the first time you have ever tripped over the toilet paper!

Categories : Misc Real Estate

Reminder about the Investment Property 201

27 January, 2009 Posted by Scott Ficek As Upcoming Event (0) Comment

[ January 27, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Remember tonight is the Investment Property 201 seminar. Here are the details:

Topic to be: Investment Property Analysis and Cash Flow

We are excited to have Kaplan Educator Rolfe Kurtyka in to discuss Investment Property Analysis and Cash Flow. We will go more in depth into analysis and determining investment potential with properties. The [...]

January 27, 2009
6:30 pmto8:00 pm

Remember tonight is the Investment Property 201 seminar. Here are the details:

Topic to be: Investment Property Analysis and Cash Flow

We are excited to have Kaplan Educator Rolfe Kurtyka in to discuss Investment Property Analysis and Cash Flow. We will go more in depth into analysis and determining investment potential with properties. The seminar attendee will learn valuable tools to help them make smart decisions with real estate investing. Analyst Brian Peterson will also speak on the current market, analysis of your own investment property in this market, CMAs, and the end game of marketing and selling your property into the 1031 exchange as well.

6:30pm, 436 Gateway Blvd in Burnsville

Categories : Upcoming Event

On Vacation!

24 January, 2009 Posted by Scott Ficek As Misc Real Estate (0) Comment

I will be taking some much needed R&R with Amanda.  We are taking a Royal Caribbean cruise to Jamaica and Grand Cayman.  No phones, no email, no Internet.  Be back Feb 2.
Thanks.
Scott

I will be taking some much needed R&R with Amanda.  We are taking a Royal Caribbean cruise to Jamaica and Grand Cayman.  No phones, no email, no Internet.  Be back Feb 2.

Thanks.

Scott

Categories : Misc Real Estate

Investment Property 101 Seminar

23 January, 2009 Posted by Scott Ficek As Upcoming Event (0) Comment

[ February 17, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Let our experience get you started!

Spend just over 1 hour with us at this FREE investment property seminar.  Let us show you why over 80% of the wealthiest people in the US own real estate.  You will meet the experts that can help you buy your first investment property and be successful.

Register for the seminar [...]

February 17, 2009
6:30 pmto8:00 pm

Let our experience get you started!

Spend just over 1 hour with us at this FREE investment property seminar.  Let us show you why over 80% of the wealthiest people in the US own real estate.  You will meet the experts that can help you buy your first investment property and be successful.

Register for the seminar by filling out this quick registration form or call 612-281-5419 for more information.

Categories : Upcoming Event

Stupid Property Repairs #10

23 January, 2009 Posted by Scott Ficek As Stupid Property Repairs (3) Comment

Wow.  Ten posts already!  This version is dedicated to a rash of stupid plumbing and bathroom repairs that I have recently come across.  Many of these are from North Minneapolis Real Estate, but all ends of the Twin Cities seems to be participating.
I am not sure why it is so hard to do good repairs [...]

Wow.  Ten posts already!  This version is dedicated to a rash of stupid plumbing and bathroom repairs that I have recently come across.  Many of these are from North Minneapolis Real Estate, but all ends of the Twin Cities seems to be participating.

I am not sure why it is so hard to do good repairs in bathrooms.  Maybe it is because next to the kitchen, it is the most used room in the house.  I don’t know, but as you can see below, more than a few people couldn’t figure it out!  Enjoy.

Stupid13

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Hugo Glacier

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" href="http://www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/bathcabinet2.jpg">Check out what is holding up the corner of the cabinet.

Check out what is holding up the corner of the cabinet.

Stupid13

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Hugo Glacier

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" href="http://www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/bathcabinet1.jpg">A brick and an ashtray!

A brick and an ashtray (and a pen cap to boot).

Stupid13

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Hugo Glacier

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" href="http://www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/copperintoplastic.jpg">This guy must have been a master welder as he fused copper to plastic!

This guy must have been a master welder as he fused copper to plastic!

Stupid13

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Hugo Glacier

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" href="http://www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/outletinshower.jpg">How about an outlet in the shower for a real wakeup in the morning!

How about an outlet in the shower for a real wake up jolt in the morning!

Stupid13

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Hugo Glacier

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" href="http://www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/toiletnoknob.jpg">Who needs a knob when you have a pull string?

Who needs a knob to flush the toilet when you have a pull string?

Stupid13

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Hugo Glacier

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" href="http://www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/kitchensinkcaulk.jpg">Who needs bolts to attach anything when you have caulk?

Who needs bolts to attach anything when you have caulk?

Stupid13

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Hugo Glacier

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" href="http://www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/plumbingmess.jpg">What the?

What the?

Stupid13

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Hugo Glacier

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" href="http://www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/plumbingmess2.jpg">I am sure that will drain fine!

I am sure that will drain fine!

Now I think I understand why the City of Minneapolis requires a special license to be a plumber in their city!

Categories : Stupid Property Repairs