From a row house in the heart of DC to a neglected single-family home in PG country, we’ve funded 262 projects this year worthy of attention. Which one stands out the most? Each week we shine a spotlight on a flip with contemporary features, efficient design, or neighborhood features. Never miss a #TransformationTuesday here. Take
With the Planning Stage (see Part 1) and the Recruiting Stage (see Part 2) completed, it’s time to move into the third stage of the hiring process. Interviewing Stage Let’s talk interviewing. Most phone interviews are pretty straightforward – you come up with a list of questions, take notes on the candidate’s answers, and review after
So with the Planning Stage of the process complete (see Part 1), it’s time to start recruiting candidates and vetting them. Searching Stage Start with employee referrals. If you have an existing team, utilize their contacts and network to find additional candidates. If you have hired a solid bunch already, shouldn’t you trust their judgment
One of the overall goals for real estate investors is to expand. But with the expansion of your investing business comes additional duties and time commitments, meaning your one-person operation will eventually need to grow into a full team. As a rapidly growing company ourselves, we’d like to bring you some of the best practices
Whether you are looking to rehab properties for sale or for rent, it’s crucial to not blow your construction budget. To help you stay on budget and get the most bang for your buck, here are some tips for saving big on construction materials. Big-Box Home Improvement Stores Find a reputable big-box store that stocks
Here’s a look into one of Washington Capital Partners’ recent Washington D.C. fix and flip loans. Our borrower, Virginia, contacted Washington Capital Partners with this Petworth rowhome. She found this three-bedroom, one-bathroom home almost fully-gutted from the previous owner whose remodeling plans came to a halt. Just minutes away from a metro station, in the
We sat down for a Q&A about rental properties with long-time rental property owner and friend of WCP, Andrew Michael. What are the benefits of renting versus selling? With renting, you have a passive income while your tenants are paying down your mortgage on the property. Plus, eventually, you will have a fully paid-off asset
Here’s a list of some of our favorite books for real estate investors. These books cover a wide variety of topics from basics of investing, to business management, and how to own all aspects of your life. The Millionaire Real Estate Investor The Millionaire Real Estate Investor is kind of a one-stop-shop for all things
“In 10 years the whole waterfront will be completely unrecognizable, but the rest of Anacostia will just take time.” – Jared Fausnaught, Director of Sales Anacostia – a less-commercialized DC neighborhood previously known for crime now holds the 2016 DC Curbed Trophy for neighborhood of the year. This historic Southeast neighborhood, located East of
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