Buying A Duplex

October 9, 2009

Keeping Granny’s Rent Low Can Save You Money

The other night, I showed a property where one an elderly tenant was home. Her unit, while impeccably maintained, clearly hadn’t been updated since the building […]
October 2, 2009

Why Foreclosed Minneapolis Duplexes Don’t Come With Refrigerators

When showing a duplex buyer a foreclosed property, I often hear them exclaim, “This one has appliances!” What’s so special about a refrigerator and a dryer? […]
October 1, 2009

FHA Ruins Minneapolis Fourplex Party

In a lending market that requires an investor to put 25 percent down on a four unit property, and an owner occupant just 3.5 percent on […]
September 24, 2009

Window Closing On Minneapolis Duplex Short Sales

If you’re looking to purchase a property in time to qualify for the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit, it’s time to dive for the closing […]