Michelle Stuart's (mstuart) Blog

The following article was written by freelance writer Philip Hicks but I loved it so much that I'm reprinting it. ------------------------------- It's that time of year again, where ghosts, goblins and the walking dead once more invade your apartment complex demanding treats or delivering tricks ...

I'm so excited to hear that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is coming back to Long Island!  The following is a press release from Alure Home Improvements:   EAST MEADOW, N.Y., June 8  -- ABC's Emmy-winning hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has selected another Long Island family to feature o...

The following is a June 3rd press release from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.   WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using r...

More and more people are becoming interested in investing in rental property due to the large number of advantages. One of the largest of those advantages is the fact that when you invest in rental property, you are able to take ownership of an asset that is tangible. Compared to other types of i...

I thought this would be great information for everyone to read again! A competent property manager can add significant value to your investment, which is why many seasoned real estate investors will tell you that a good management company is worth their weight in gold.  Here are a few ways that ...

There are some decided differences between fixing up your own home and a property you plan to rent out. One of those differences is often your budget for repairs. If you want to make a profit on your investment property, repairs must be kept to a minimum. Since repairs are also a necessity to att...