REAL ESTATE

I BEGAN INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE IN 2020 WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING PASSIVE INCOME TO GAIN MORE CONTROL OF MY TIME TO FOCUS AND DEVELOP SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES THAT WILL TRANSLATE TO PURSUING PASSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ART, CREATIVITY, STRATEGY, AND DESIGN.

BUYING

PURCHASING REAL ESTATE TAUGHT ME VARIOUS SKILLS INCLUDING NEGOTIATING, MARKET AWARENESS/ESTIMATING, DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW VALUATION, DEBT FINANCING, AND CLOSING PROCESSES.

RENOVATION

RENOVATING REAL ESTATE TAUGHT ME A MIX OF TECHNICAL AND TRADE SKILLS. I LEARNED TO CREATE BUDGETS, PROJECT PLANS, AND WORKING WITH HISTORICAL AND CITY OFFICIALS. I ALSO LEARNED HOW TO DEMO WALLS, RUN ELECTRICAL, CANTALEVER ADDED SQFT, RAISE A ROOF, INSTALL FLOORING, TILE, SHINGLE, AND OTHER UNIQUE WAYS TO ADD VALUE TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES.

MANAGEMENT

In property management I have learned the importance of creating relationships with contractors, tenants, and neighbors. This