Property Management Blog

Kansas City Loft Search

Chris Lengquist - Monday, April 27, 2009

I spent Saturday looking at lofts in downtown Kansas City. Not as investment property but as corporate housing. See, there is a Chicago based business with a branch here in Kansas City that is spe... read more >>

Does Your Real Estate Agent Understand Their Duties?

Chris Lengquist - Friday, April 17, 2009

Agency. It means something a little different in all fifty states. Here in the Kansas City real estate market we that have licenses in both Kansas and Missouri have to keep straight the differing ... read more >>

Rental Property Update For Waldo

Chris Lengquist - Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City is seeing some pretty darned good activity right now on rental property. I know of two different units that went up for rent about or less than 30 days ago. O... read more >>

Are You Going To Finish Strong?

Chris Lengquist - Sunday, April 12, 2009

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Back To Blogging

Chris Lengquist - Thursday, April 9, 2009

Sorry I've been away this last week plus. Here are my list of excuses; The NCAA Tournament held it's Sweet 16 (as far as my beloved Jayhawks made it) through Championship Game and those that are r... read more >>

Taxes and Your Rental Properties

Chris Lengquist - Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Okay. This is not going to be a long post. I just wanted you to know that I picked up my taxes from my "tax guy" yesterday and had a pleasant surprise. And a big part of that surprise was the re... read more >>

If I Were A First Time Home Buyer....

Chris Lengquist - Thursday, March 26, 2009

...I'd be looking right now. $8,000 tax credit that does NOT have to be paid back. Unbelievable interest rates. FHA means as little as 3.5% investment by you. Yes. I'm a realtor. Yes. I s... read more >>

Real Estate Investor Financing

Chris Lengquist - Tuesday, March 24, 2009

While catching up in my feedreader this morning I came across the title Fannie Mae 10% Down For Real Estate Investors. This was published on Scott Ficek's Minnesota Investment Property Blog. (I ju... read more >>

Spring Bounce Is Here. Is It Permanent?

Chris Lengquist - Tuesday, March 24, 2009

"That's the busiest February I've ever had." That from a Re/max agent I know that has been selling houses in Kansas City for 20+ years. "Damn it!" (Sorry for the swear word.) That from a real... read more >>

What Are Kansas City Real Estate Investors Looking For?

Chris Lengquist - Friday, March 20, 2009

Q: I'm looking to wholesale homes to investors in the Kansas City area. I'd like to know the answer to one question. What are the top 3-5 things Kansas City investors / landlords look for in a propert... read more >>