Scott Ficek - Articles

Landlords: Have You Read Your Lease Lately?

If you are a landlord, you probably view your lease as just a piece of paper. I want to challenge you and ask: When is the last time you read your standard lease from start to finish? For most, it has probably been a long time. I bet that some of you have never read it. Your lease is not just a piece of paper. It is your legal contract with your tenants. Read

By: Scott Ficek | 15/07/2008 | Real Estate

The Tricks to Rehabbing Houses

Rehabbing is a very excited topic. It can be very profitable and fun, but it is also risky, challenging, and demanding. If you do your research, pay attention to your time and money, and use some of the following tricks, you too can be successful. Read

By: Scott Ficek | 20/05/2008 | Real Estate

How To Raise The Rent At Your Investment Property

Having your rents keep pace with your expenses and market rents is an critical part of running investment real estate business. Although it can seem intimidating at first, if you just take your time and think through the process with each tenant, it can be a simple process when lease renewal time comes around. Read

By: Scott Ficek | 13/04/2008 | Real Estate

How to Become a Real Estate Investor

Have you ever thought of buying investment real estate and becoming the next Donald Trump? It can be difficult to know where to start. Surrounding yourself with trusted advisors and just simply starting are the keys to being successful at real estate investing. Read

By: Scott Ficek | 06/04/2008 | Real Estate

How to Take Vacations When You Own Investment Property

If you own investment property, are you more stressed out by going on vacation than being on vacation? Can you never unplug from your properties? Check out these tips for maintaining your properties when you are out of town or out of the country. Read

By: Scott Ficek | 31/03/2008 | Investing