In a previous post, we wrote about why we are considering selling some of our rental portfolio, specifically our properties in Indianapolis. One of the alternatives to selling outright would be to change property managers. While we wouldn't realize cash from a sale if we continued to hold these properties (one of our key reasons for selling is to deploy the cash from a sale into other investments), switching out [...]
September 2018
Making The Decision To Sell Investment Properties
– Posted in: Real EstateScott and I are divided on whether to sell our Indianapolis rental real estate. I’m on Team Sell, and since I tend to blog more frequently, I have already posted the bundle for sale.😊 Seriously, for marital bliss I wouldn’t recommend marketing property you own jointly with your spouse while you still disagree! I did check that Scott is on board with at least exploring a sale (hence the post). [...]
Selling Our Indianapolis Rental Investment Portfolio
– Posted in: Real EstateUPDATE 2: we ended up selling this portfolio in mid-2019. It is no longer available. UPDATE: as of October 2018, we decided to keep these properties, deciding instead to change property management companies. ====== With properties in four cities and internationally, it is time to streamline. Our Indianapolis rental investment portfolio is our strongest-performing group from a cash flow perspective. However, we have five properties in Indianapolis, which is more [...]
Excursion Friday: Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens in Purchase NY
– Posted in: Excursion FridayWe had a few hours to kill on Sunday and the weather was finally starting to turn a little cooler. We've been pleasantly surprised at all of the great places we've found to visit within an hour of our apartment, and we were hoping to find another one. Google Maps searching turned up the Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens, which is in Purchase, New York, on the grounds of the PepsiCo world headquarters.
How I Found An AirBNB Unit For Our Trip To Portland Maine
– Posted in: AirBNBAfter a year of being focused on the 'hosting' side of AirBNB, this week I was able to focus a little bit on the 'travelling' side of AirBNB! We'll be spending a few days in Portland Maine in the end of September for the Maine Marathon. Since hotels are expensive we found a great AirBNB. Read on for tips on how to narrow the fire-hose down to a just few options that would be perfect for you.