Keeping track of rental payments, tenant communication and work order processing are all crucial aspects of property management, and without the proper tools it can be way too much to handle all in your head. This week we'll be joined by Dave Spooner, co-founder of Innago, a completely free to use property management software for small to mid sized landlords, who will speak about the benefits that intuitive and affordable software can provide aspiring developers as they scale their business.
Elizabeth M. Beckett: Strategies for Market Research
Making disciplined decisions is crucial when approaching any real estate investment. Identifying bigger trends from marketplace headlines is easy - but relating them to your own real estate goals and creating opportunity on an individual project basis can be much more difficult. Join us for this JUMPinar with President of Real Estate Strategies Inc. and RES Advisors Elizabeth M. Beckett CRE, where she will share tools and strategies for market research to help you conduct your own analysis of the local real estate market.
Felix Aguirre: Residential Appraisals
What does a home appraiser look for? Why is my property appraisal lower than I expected? How does an appraiser determine the value of a property? Find out the answers to these questions and more when we talk with Felix Aguirre, an ASA (American Society of Appraisers) Accredited Senior Appraiser who focuses on single-family up to 4-unit properties in Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia area.
Jordan P. Ferrarini: Moving Through a Project Quickly Without Losing Quality
Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini, founder of job skills training and entrepreneurial learning program Trades For A Difference, has been able to rapidly complete blight removal projects while ensuring consistent and reliable quality. Delaying progress on a project will cost you time, money and relationships and Jordan will share his tips on how to keep things moving!
Bob Warth: Inspection 101
The only way to truly verify the quality and current condition of a blighted property is to complete an in-person home inspection. During this JUMPinar you will learn how to properly analyze a home and identify key areas for repair/improvement. Join us for our discussion with experienced home inspector and real estate developer (AND Jumpstart Germantown Mentor) Bob Warth for his valuable insight into the inspection process!
Kevin C. Gillen, Ph.D: What Will Happen to Housing Prices?
The Philadelphia real estate market has continuously increased in value since the 2008-2010 recession. While this is very exciting for developers/investors, it has both positive impacts and negative repercussions for our City and its residents. This Monday, we will be joined by Kevin C. Gillen, Ph.D., an economist from the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University, to discuss housing trends in our region, our City and individual neighborhoods. Kevin will break down the data to help you assess your next housing project.
Wayne Nembhard: Smart Home Features for Your Investment Property
Join us to learn how to turn your investment property into a smart home. Wayne Nembhard, founder and CEO of Digital Innovation, knows the latest technology available that can help Jumpstarters sell or rent their houses and apartments. From simple apps to built in systems, smart home features can increase security, reduce electric spending and more!
Patrick Grossi and Jennifer Robinson: Advocating for Historic Renovations
In a city as old and beautiful as Philadelphia, we must always consider the historic aspects of a property when planning a renovation. This week, we will be joined by Patrick Grossi and Jennifer Robinson from Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, who will discuss the importance of maintaining the historic characteristics of a property and how to do it responsibly and effectively.
