August 01, 2019

How to Determine Rent Rates

August 01, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

Everyone should be able to have access to quality housing without having to pay an arm and a leg for it. This is a problem all across the country and it makes living very difficult for the average person. In Williamsport, we experienced this a number of years ago when the gas industry came to town. A lot of landlords raised their rents because they knew the gas guys would pay it.

When determining an asking price we take into consideration the neighborhood, the renovation done, and the type of person who would likely be moving in. I also like to put myself in their shoes and ask myself what I would pay for this apartment.

July 25, 2019

Remodeling your Bathroom in 5 Steps

July 25, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

Remodeling your bathroom can seem daunting. You use it every day, so how can you possibly remodel it and keep it functional? Well as long as your bathroom doesn’t have any plumbing issues that need addressed, you should be able to do your remodel work fairly easy while continuing to use it. Here’s a couple DIY ideas to help get you started on your next project.

July 18, 2019

How to Paint Paneling

July 18, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

The first time we dealt with fake wood paneling I dreaded it. I thought if a house had paneling that you pretty much had to rip it down and install drywall (which is a lot of work!) I didn’t think paneling could or would ever look good, and painting it wasn’t even on my radar.

July 12, 2019

Letting a Tenant Go

July 12, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

She rented from us for six years. She was a tenant I acquired at my first property. We had a rough start, but over the years she became one of our most reliable tenants and we had a mutual respect for each other. I liked her. Things were going well for a number of years, until they weren’t.

She was our first eviction, and it was rough. Things aren’t always black and white, and I had a tough time with the whole situation.

June 27, 2019

Being a Landlord

June 27, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

Being a landlord to me is more than just another income- you are providing someone a place to call home. It can be difficult trying to be fair and reasonable, yet run a business. Essentially though, owning and renting real estate is a business- so it should be treated as such. We have all seen slum lords who do the absolute minimum and collect their check every month. Or you have landlords at the opposite end of the spectrum that just get taken advantage of. So how do you land somewhere in the middle?

June 20, 2019

Four Ways to Build Equity

June 20, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

Building equity in properties has been key to our success. We buy cheap, build equity, and utilize that equity for the next project. It’s the same concept whether you are buying rentals or buying a home. So here’s a couple ideas to help you get the most out of your money.

June 13, 2019

Top Ten Tools Every Home Should Have

June 13, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

Top ten list of items that every home should have. You don't need to be a handy man to have these items, but they will definitely come in useful when you’re in a pinch.

June 06, 2019

Purchasing your First Rental

June 06, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

Purchasing your first rental is often the most difficult one you’ll purchase. Everything is new and you don’t want to screw up. But as long as you learn from your mistakes and keep pushing forward you’ll be on the right track.

May 31, 2019

Rebuilding Memorial Ave

May 31, 2019/ Selina Pulizzi

So you want to clean an area up, but how do you get started? There’s no quick fix, but if you’re in it for the long haul- your time spent will definitely be worth it.