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Building Your Brand to Attract Property Buying Opportunities

By Richard Bon | Apr 6, 2023

Create your business name Finding the right name for your investing business can have a significant impact on your success. Here are some helpful suggestions to keep in mind when coming up with a business name: Avoid hard-to-spell names Don’t pick a name that could be limiting to your business…

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Kick Off Your Spring By Learning About Real Estate Investing

By Kelly Mendonca | Apr 3, 2023

Keyspire is a real estate investing company dedicated to teaching others how to win in real estate. Our founders, Scott McGillivray and Michael Sarracini, have many many years of real estate investing experience, and now they share their knowledge with you. Keep reading to learn more about how to kick…

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Planning Your Income Suite Renovation

By Aaronvow | Mar 30, 2023

When it comes to renovating a property into a multi-unit with one or more income suites, there are a lot of things to consider.   Some of these will be cosmetic, like a neutral shade of paint or modern fixtures, but there are a few essentials that no responsible, legally-compliant…

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Why One-on-One Real Estate Coaching is For You

By Kelly Mendonca | Mar 27, 2023

One-on-One real estate Coaching is the perfect way to take your real estate investing to the next level. Whether you are a new real estate investor or an experienced veteran, having someone dedicated to helping you reach your goals can make all the difference in your success. Keyspire teaches individuals…

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Be Your Own Bird Dog

By Aaronvow | Mar 23, 2023

Bird Dog Techniques: Marketing – We Buy Houses for CASH Auto dialers Mailing circulars Public databases (MLS, Divorces, Deaths etc.) Cross reference with pertinent information Layoffs in a community Dropping values in recent tax assessments – underwater mortgages Watch for signs: Builder, Private, Vacant lots, Vacant houses A bird dog will…

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Should You Flip Real Estate?

By Kelly Mendonca | Mar 20, 2023

If you’re considering flipping real estate, there’s a lot to know, and what you’ve seen on TV about flipping homes only tells half the story. Here at Keyspire, we offer real estate investment courses to teach people how to make smart decisions about real estate investing. Learn more about making…

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What You Need When Applying for Financing

By Michael Sarracini | Mar 16, 2023

Being prepared before meeting with your Mortgage Broker or Lender to complete a financing application can make the process more efficient and less stressful. Use this document as a guide to begin preparing your personal documents for your financing application.   Note: This checklist is a general guide only. Each party…

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How To Understand Real Estate Market Signs

By Kelly Mendonca | Mar 13, 2023

Just like any other market, the real estate market has its own set of signs that can help you understand what is happening, so you can make wise decisions with regards to residential and commercial real estate investing. Learn how to understand real estate market signs below.     SIGN…

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How to Determine your ROI on an Investment Property

By Aaronvow | Mar 9, 2023

One of the key components of being a confident real estate investor is knowing how to perform calculations on investment properties. By knowing your Return on Investment (ROI), you can determine if a property aligns with your investing goals.   Below is an example of how we would run the…

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How Continuing Education is the Key to Success in Real Estate

By Kelly Mendonca | Mar 6, 2023

If you’re looking to further your career in real estate, continuing education is the key to success. Whether you’re taking courses to earn your broker’s license or taking continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, knowledge is power in this industry.   If you’re serious about taking…

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