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Business Owner, Real Estate Investor, Realtor, Landlord, Author
Business Owner, Real Estate Investor, Realtor, Landlord, Author
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FIT, NYC
FIT, NYC
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Following are the five mistakes most small business owners make. Avoid them and watch your foreclosure cleanup business flourish that much sooner!
By Cassandra Black | Published 2/9/2010
A USP, or unique selling proposition, is quite simply the feature or features that make one business different from a similar business -- and, most importantly, how those features ultimately benefit the client.
By Cassandra Black | Published 2/8/2010
Many foreclosure cleanup business owners may feel like there is no outlet for formal networking with businesses just like theirs.
By Cassandra Black | Published 2/5/2010
Your county's local housing authorities can be good outlets for foreclosure and real estate cleanup contracts. As a small business in any area of real estate contracting, a gold mine in vendor opportunities is available.
By Cassandra Black | Published 2/4/2010
One of the quickest ways to start a foreclosure cleanup business is to decide you want it, do a little planning, and jump right in!
By Cassandra Black | Published 2/2/2010
You will have to be creative if you want to start a foreclosure cleanup business while still working a job. See below to find out how to successfully start your business while still working for someone else.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/25/2010
Landlords as clients can be fertile ground for real estate and foreclosure cleanup businesses. In this tumultuous rental market, landlords are an easy target for move-in and move-out work.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/21/2010
A foreclosure cleanup company can get solicitations from realtors, banks and larger property preservation companies to put in bids on various services. Let's look at a bid breakdown below.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/19/2010
Green cleaning is fast becoming mainstream, an expected option in certain areas of the cleaning industry. But whether or not this should impact your decision to add it to your foreclosure cleanup business is another story.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/15/2010
In certain scenarios, it may be necessary to buy instead of renting, but really weigh purchases carefully, especially in the start-up phase.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/12/2010
The call intake form may seem like it's not necessary. But it provides invaluable insight about your business, estimates given out, trends, effectiveness of advertising and public relations, and on and on.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/11/2010
A fertile client base for new foreclosure cleanup businesses can be the large property preservation company.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/6/2010
Sometimes as business owners, we get so mired in "running" our business, that we forget to make money at what we're doing. Consistently ask yourself, "What can I do to make money TODAY in my business?"
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/5/2010
Here are some helpful tips to use when working with your foreclosure cleaning crew.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/4/2010
Put simply, postcards are a cheap, effective way to grow your foreclosure cleaning business quickly.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/3/2010
Real estate investors can be a very lucrative part of your foreclosure cleanup business client base. Reaching out to them can go a long way in growing your new business.
By Cassandra Black | Published 12/30/2009
One frequently overlooked marketing method is face-to-face marketing. You can do this in a number of ways as the owner of a foreclosure cleanup business.
By Cassandra Black | Published 12/29/2009
Many homes that have been foreclosed upon will not have electrical power. You can either walk away from these foreclosure cleanup jobs or equip yourself and still make a profit.
By Cassandra Black | Published 12/26/2009
It is not uncommon for a small company to receive several work orders at one time. Unfortunately, they will dive into doing the work before dissecting the work orders carefully.
By Cassandra Black | Published 12/21/2009
There are several forms of PR, but one of the most effective forms you can use for your foreclosure cleanup business is the writing of a press release.
By Cassandra Black | Published 12/17/2009
In the beginning stages of your foreclosure cleanup business, you will be able to perform many of the jobs yourself. But, in a few short months, you will start to grow and will need to hire temporary laborers and subcontractors.
By Cassandra Black | Published 12/15/2009
Are you thinking of adding property inspections to your foreclosure cleanup business' list of services? If so, know this can be a very lucrative aspect of your business.
By Cassandra Black | Published 12/11/2009
Information like the FDIC's failed banks list is golden information to source as a foreclosure cleanup business owner or property preservation company.
By Cassandra Black | Published 11/10/2009
Take precaution from the outset and use foreclosure cleanup forms with the proper clauses that will protect you and your business.
By Cassandra Black | Published 10/19/2009
Here are some pros and cons to consider as you ponder starting a foreclosure cleanup business.
By Cassandra Black | Published 10/8/2009
A good tool to use in pricing foreclosure cleanup jobs is HUD's pricing guidelines for property preservation type companies -- BUT, to use this tool ALONE can be a grave mistake.
By Cassandra Black | Published 10/6/2009
Many adults are asking themselves if starting a business is the right way to go in these unfortunate times of layoffs, rocky real estate, and dwindling retirement accounts.
By Cassandra Black | Published 9/27/2009
Failed banks can be a huge source of new contracts for smaller foreclosure cleanup businesses.
By Cassandra Black | Published 9/14/2009
HUD is a large "money player" in the foreclosure cleanup industry.
By Cassandra Black | Published 9/9/2009
Twitter, tweeting? What's it all about? In a word: networking. Twitter is a simple concept that allows people to stay connected using quick messages that can be viewed at Twitter dot com by pretty much anyone.
By Cassandra Black | Published 8/30/2009
Subcontracting is a big industry, and, as a foreclosure cleanup business, if you're not tapping into it, you're missing a big piece of the money pie.
By Cassandra Black | Published 8/29/2009
You don't have to spend six figures on an investment property in this market... you can buy properties for as little as 10K.
By Cassandra Black | Published 8/22/2009
You don't need a year to plan and a stack of cash to start a business in a down market.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/28/2009
Some realtors are taking the bull by the horn and creating new enterprises that work in a down market!
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/16/2009
HUD sells many homes at discounts to simply move them under several discount programs. HUD Dollar Homes is just one such program. So, what's the catch...
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/16/2009
The foreclosure cleanup industry is booming, but new smaller companies have to price carefully to make maximum profit in this burgeoning new industry.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/9/2009
One of the biggest hurdles for new businesses is maintaining adequate cash flow to keep the business alive while you're waiting on the checks to start rolling in. You've already completed the work, now you're waiting 30, 60, 90 days to just get paid.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/27/2009
Times are hard, investors are struggling to keep what they have, and thieves, thugs, the dregs of society, are walking around in broad daylight ripping copper out of the walls of someone else's blood, sweat and tears.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/21/2009
I get this question a lot as the owner of a foreclosure cleanup company. New business owners are pumped with energy and excitement about getting into the hot new industry of foreclosure cleanup.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/14/2009
Here are a few free and low cost tips to set your business apart in tough economic times.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/12/2009
Ironically, in many areas, the growing homeless population is made up of people who have worked most of their lives, and these vehicles are simply one step before the bottom: the shelters and the streets.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/1/2009
Equipment, Supplies and Vehicles: Figuring Out What to Buy at the Startup Phase
By Cassandra Black | Published 4/27/2009
Twenty six of the areas with the highest foreclosure rates are concentrated in the states of Nevada, California, Florida and Arizona. These are traditionally warm states, hot!
By Cassandra Black | Published 4/24/2009
Places to find HUD homes and foreclosed homes for sale.
By Cassandra Black | Published 4/22/2009
Have you hugged your properties lately? Happy "V" Day to those who get it and to those thinking about joining the ranks of us who do.
By Cassandra Black | Published 2/13/2009
Don't beat yourself up about not having time to do everything. And, don't expect the men in your life to suddenly become June Cleaver because you've got a property to rehab.
By Cassandra Black | Published 1/14/2009
Under estimating the cost of supplies can kill a rehab budget. Here are some basic "supply" costs to consider and tips on how to save a buck!
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/4/2008
Foreclosures are whamming areas you'd never think to see problems, such as the affluent Palm Beach, FL. The quiet storm, that we've yet to fully experience, is brewing in the "rate" of foreclosures in cities across the U.S.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/4/2008
Some "common sense" tips to keep you safe as you search for that next rehab!
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/2/2008
A restrictive covenant is an agreement between members of a planned community.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/2/2008
The below will give you a rough idea of some of the contractor costs to expect when you pick up a property for rehabbing.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/2/2008
Real estate investing is still pretty much a male-dominated field, from lenders to rehabbers, but women are making tracks in this industry. As a lady investor, align yourself with real estate support groups so you have baseline mentoring, guidance and feedback.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/2/2008
A five bedroom Section 8 in Fulton County Georgia would yield a good monthly rental income of likely, at minimum, over a $1,000 (Section 8's average rent rate is based on several factors, including county, but the number of bedrooms is key).
By Cassandra Black | Published 6/17/2008
There are toooooo many good deals out there to risk jail-time to make a fast buck. Not worth it... Don't take it out on the zip codes; take it out on the shady dealers and don't deal with them.
By Cassandra Black | Published 6/12/2008
Hard money is not so hard to get (though it's getting tougher with the recent housing crisis and lending fiasco), but the interest rate can be a killer if you hold the property too long.
By Cassandra Black | Published 6/12/2008
As an investor, you MUST know what's going on not only in the HOME, but in the AREA in which you invest.
By Cassandra Black | Published 6/12/2008
As of Friday, May 9, according to the Georgia MLS website, there were 1,186 home listings in Fulton County (Atlanta area) under $50,000 (and this doesn't even include condo and townhome listings!).
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/13/2008
Before you start investing in foreclosures, you need to look at a ton - AND I MEAN A TON - of properties.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/13/2008
Yeah, baby! As the landlord of a few rental properties, I opened the mailbox yesterday and pulled out my first Section 8 check.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/6/2007
If you have a burning desire to start a business, but have a full-time job, don't bury that passion. Go ahead, start it.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/6/2007
It's a tough, tough industry, on all fronts. But it can be done. Just go into it with your eyes wide open. Real estate is not a get rick quick scheme. It takes time and money.
By Cassandra Black | Published 7/6/2007
In summer of 2006, I took an early morning tour to the cliffs, took my son for an afternoon coral reef excursion, and visited what I call Gilligan's Island, not too far from the beach.
By Cassandra Black | Published 6/29/2007
I've visited Jamaica several times over the years, but, in the last few years, I've discovered a place I call my home away from home - Tensing Pen.
By Cassandra Black | Published 6/22/2007
Here are a few invaluable tips if you're thinking about getting into rehabbing.
By Cassandra Black | Published 6/11/2007
Though not an American-Idol, Dancing-with-the-Stars, Bachelor, Survivor, realty TV, competition-type fanatic, I found this show to be both compelling and inspiring.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/23/2007
Writing for the web is different from writing for print. If you're developing a website and don't quite know how to approach the style of "web" writing, here are four quick tips.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/7/2007
Nearly seven out of 10 youth are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. Yet, 85 percent of children are taught little or nothing about how business and the economy work.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/7/2007
Many full-time employees spend 40 to 50 hours per week in a cubicle or small office environment. When a person spends that much time in one place, it would seem the decor of that space would reflect their personality and personal style. Not true for most workers.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/4/2007
The footstool started out as something practical, but over the years it has evolved into something simply "decor".
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/4/2007
Survey reports more women are having extramarital affairs today than ever before. One in five married women has had a fling -- the highest number ever recorded.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/4/2007
Frequently Asked Website Questions
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/4/2007
Women are likely to have multiple-roles which brings on a quiet stress due to managing many different responsibilities. Common roles include being a mother, wife, professional working woman, and caretaker of the home.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/2/2007
About the Author: C-Murder grew up in New Orleans' Third Ward in the infamous Calliope Housing Projects. He began writing while serving a life sentence for murder. It took him two years to write Death Around the Corner.
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/1/2007
Speaking with Eric Jerome Dickey
By Cassandra Black | Published 5/1/2007
Does true love really exist? You know, the kismet kind. The kind that envelopes two spirits before they've even met; the kind Shakespeare must have been writing about in Romeo and Juliet.
By Cassandra Black | Published 4/30/2007
The nuts and bolts of merchant accounts and e-commerce for the small business owner. What is it, how to get it, and how much will it cost.
By Cassandra Black | Published 4/30/2007
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