A great home inspection is worth the investment.  We sit down with Bryan Kirkham with Utah Property Inspectors, one of our long time partners for a full discussion on this important step.  Contact Bryan through his website at www.upiutah.com, email him at [email protected] or call 801-694-2692.

Well, they can be a life saver.  But, you've got to understand what they cover and what they don't.  This episode with Corey Zimmerman from ElevateHW.com covers just about everything you need to know! 

We're hoping the title got your attention!  Insurance is not sexy, but we do our best to spice things up.  Our long time insurance broker stopped by to answers some questions.  We talk about earthquake insurance, unpermitted basements, landlord liability, what to do if your home floods and many other titillating issues.  Find Shane Adams at www.GMIins.com.    

Jared and Justin share updates on their many projects around Utah County they've had underway these last few months. Their latest project is a beautiful restoration in Orem, Utah just behind Scera Park. If you haven't seen that home yet, be sure to check out that video here.

Links to Videos

Before Restoration: https://youtu.be/bfK02MnDUb8

Update 1: https://youtu.be/IMWWWvaTp2Y

Update 2: https://youtu.be/whmQwkiLULg

Update 3: https://youtu.be/2Z6cLEy2bjs

Are you thinking about new construction for your next home? Or perhaps you want to skip the checkout line at a semi-custom builder and go full-custom? It can be rewarding to live in something you designed and built, but there's quite a lot to consider when building a new home, either semi or full-custom. And it's more important you understand beforehand what you're getting yourself into. 

Jared and Justin dive into this interest topic on today's episode. 

HELOCs can be very powerful when used effectively, like unlocking the power of equity in your home. That dream vacation or a dream convertible in a mid-life crisis may not be the best use of a HELOC. But when used the right way, a HELOC can be a gateway to new opportunities. Most commonly this is an improvement to a home, but there are several ways a HELOC can help you in your investor journey.

One of the most important things to do when purchasing a property is due diligence. It's your chance as a buyer to find out all the wanted, and unwanted, details of the property. Risk lies in the unknown, and finding as much as you can before the deal closes is key to minimizing that risk. 

Jared and Justin talk about all the things to consider when performing due diligence that will help in your evaluation of the property. 

https://youtu.be/WKEwSm48cQ4

There's a million and one reasons to consider paying off your mortgage early. But is it feasible? It takes vision, dedication, and discipline. But it's easy to justify not paying it off early, and in some cases, it might not be the best move for you right now. 

Jared and Justin get into this conversation in this very podcast. When is the right time to pay it off? What does it take? Why would someone want to? These, and more questions answered!

Are you a tired landlord? Or thinking about renting out your home, but not sure what to do?

Any experienced investor will tell you it takes a lot of hard work to own and operate a rental property. Bad experiences with a terrible tenant, maintenance emergencies in the middle of the night, and enormous liability are just some of the issues investors face as they become landlords. These frustrations are enough to make a lot of investors sell their properties much earlier than anticipated, thus forfeiting years of potential income, appreciation, and tax benefits. This is unfortunate and we see it all too often.

In this episode, Jared and Justin dive into the top reasons to hire a property manager - a decision that could save you thousands!

Check out the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/RMmls5w1G-A