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As a landlord in Philadelphia, managing your rental properties can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Here, we meet, connect, and help you navigate the ever-changing world of rental property management. From finding and screening tenants, to handling maintenance and repair issues, we've got you covered.Stay tuned for regular updates, including interviews with industry experts, walkthroughs of popular landlord software and tools, and much more. Our goal is to make your job as a landlo ...
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The Jumpstart Philly Real Estate Radio Show is a weekly program that shines a spotlight on positive real estate development and neighborhood revitalization in the City of Brotherly Love. Interviews are conducted live during our weekly JUMPinars, every Monday night at 7 PM. The Jumpstart Philly Real Estate Radio Show is affiliated with the Jumpstart Germantown program, a successful community real estate development program that combines slow, steady growth, scattered site rehab, and a mix of ...
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Four panelists discuss City requirements for landlords, share information about resources that are available for beginners, and field questions from attendees about general issues & challenges that small developers completing Buy & Hold projects may face. This JUMPinar took place on August 7th, 2024. Thanks to Sheryl Sitman (Landlord's Connect), Ts…
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Welcome to the Philadelphia Landlord News Podcast, your weekly catch-up for everything you need to know as a small landlord in the Philly region. In this Philly Landlord news brief for the week ending July 26 2024 - Philadelphia area housing prices continue to climb, What’s next for PennsLanding, city employees head back to the office after 4 years…
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In this Philly Landlord news brief for the week ending July 12 2024 - important statistics on rent and affordability in Philadelphia, the true role that Wall Street is playing in the single family rental market, how weather and insurance are playing a significant role in the housing industry, why you should be excited over the appointment of Temple…
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In this Philly Landlord news brief for the week ending June 21 2024 - Cleaner streets coming to a neighborhood near you, Multifamily vacancy rates in new projects are high but developers keep investing, tips on dealing with squatters and get ready for possible increased property taxes by take a moment to do this. Hi, I'm Sheryl Sitman and this is P…
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Palak Shah is the co-founder of Open Spaces Capital and Portfolio Mastery - a community to help working professionals exponentially grow their real estate portfolio without the DIY and hustle. It is her passion to help other investors build generational wealth through real estate investing to make work optional, and achieve financial freedom. An En…
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During this JUMPinar, we’ll discuss how to determine whether your plan for a rehab project is truly realistic. Using information gathered from walk throughs, feasibility studies, and discussions with contractors - you can protect the investment and feel confident that your ideas are possible. We’ll also touch on technologies that are available for …
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This JUMPinar featured a discussion with Sara Poindexter (Principal Engineer with Studio Sustena) and Brett Feldman (Attorney with Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP) about the significance of landscape zoning laws and their historical context in Philadelphia. After listening to this episode, you will understand the thresholds of landscape improve…
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Sheryl Sitman talks to Alison Tulio, Esq. about why it makes sense to appeal your property taxes EVERY year. Alison specializes in property tax appeals across all states and explains why property assessors frequently get it wrong and what you can do to get your property re-assessed, no matter where you own property. ******Get a free property tax ev…
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If your goal is to make the leap from residential to commercial real estate development, it is crucial to understand the differences in underwriting and terminology that you will encounter when seeking financing. Commercial projects will be subject to more scrutiny, and lenders may offer less favorable terms. Knowing the ins and outs of commercial …
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Landlords in the Philadelphia area know too well that there is a need to be proactive in keeping properties secure, especially when they are vacant. Learn about your options, what is available and how to keep your most valuable assets safe and secure.By Philadelphia Landlords Connect
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Many landlords manage their own properties and may save money in the short term, but they may be missing out on bigger profits and growth. Irfan Raza of Raza Homes became a full time investor in Philadelphia after working as a CPA because he was able to scale quickly by partnering with a good Property Manager. While we talk about some of the challe…
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Ken Weinstein does so much so in this episode we focus on just a few of his projects. Ken shares the story of Jumpstart Germantown and the impact it is having on helping Philadelphians become landlords and investors in their own communities. Sheryl raises the concerns that so many landlords have about continuing to provide housing in a city that se…
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Protecting your rental property with the right insurance coverage is crucial to being a successful landlord and getting a good night sleep. Too often, it is only when the policy holder needs to use his insurance policy that he realizes he is not covered sufficiently. Often, owners trust agents to know what is in their best interest or to notify the…
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Improve Your Bottom Line By Bullet Proofing Your Rentals Your bottomline is a key to your success as a landlord. Every experienced owner knows that you maximize income by minimizing maintenance and turnover costs. We brought the perfect guest to help you figure that out. This is a guy whose knowledge can save investors a ton of money not to mention…
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In this episode, I talk with Howard Ford, a Philadelphia attorney specializing in tenant Evictions and the owner of Evictions Unlimited. Every landlord fears having to head to eviction with a tenant. In Philly, it can take months to get a non-paying tenant to court and even then, if paperwork is not in order or anything is amiss, a landlord can end…
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Welcome to the inaugural edition of Landlords Connect, the podcast for all things landlording for housing providers in the Philadelphia region - Bucks, Montco, Delco... Today, I will tell you how the shock of the eviction moratorium lead me to creating the Landlords Connect Facebook Group for Philadelphia owners and how the group has helped us all …
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Mike Stanton, project development manager at The HOW Group, joins us to discuss how Jumpstarters can create a development team and gather reliable individuals to help you complete projects. We talk about contractor selection, maintaining relationships with partners, and the soft costs associated with a rehab project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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We discuss the various loan programs available with LendingOne, a private hard money lender. They finance rental rehabs, buy and sell projects, multi family projects and more. Joseph V Scorese, a mortgage industry professional, walks us through the different types of loans available to aspiring developers. We will also cover industry news relating …
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When making the transition from residential to commercial development, you will encounter several changes in tax liability and must adhere to new regulations and tax codes. Jack McGovern, CPA, will join us for this JUMPinar to help us understand these differences and learn how we can best prepare for this new tax landscape. We will discuss several …
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The Osage Pine Project is a community of 36 homes on the 6200 blocks of Osage Avenue and Pine Street in West Philadelphia. The project consists of the redevelopment and revitalization of 36 row homes that were involved in the 1985 MOVE bombing in West Philadelphia. Our guest Rodney Ross, a partner behind Osage Pine, will discuss his experience with…
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Establishing and maintaining a good business credit standing is a building block for your future. It will create excellent opportunities, good rates, and a good reputation. In this Webinar, we'll discuss important differences between personal and business credit, and ways that you can manage them effectively. We will be joined by returning guest Ja…
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Join us to learn how 1031 Exchanges can benefit developers by deferring tax liability in certain scenarios. This tool allows you to access 100% of your profits. Returning guest John Thain will explain the requirements of 1031 Exchanges, how to complete them and the long term benefit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In past episodes, we've covered why it is important to advocate for the preservation of our City's historic buildings - but now we're talking about how you can accomplish that goal. Our guest John Hanson, who has served on the board of the Greater Philadelphia Preservation Alliance since 2014, will inform us on the construction process of a histori…
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Choosing the right finishes and knowing the basics of design can seriously boost your project's success on the market. Owner of IMPACT Investment & Design Firm, and returning guest Caron Nikole, will join us for this week's discussion. Caron will share her favorite (and least favorite) ways to put the finishing touches on a rehab project. Hosted on…
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We know Real Estate taxes are based on the OPA's assessed value but have you ever wondered how the OPA (Office of Property Assessment) comes up with their assessed values? How does a renovation or addition impact that value? And why is there such a difference between the assessed value and market value? Join OPA Deputy Assessor, Rob Luciani, to get…
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Since last fall, all Philadelphia landlords are required to obtain a Lead Safe certificate for each property indicating that it is either lead-safe or lead-free before executing a new or renewed lease or receiving/renewing a rental license. Michael Kogut, President of NGT Lead Swipe, will discuss these new requirements, as well as the steps you'll …
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Construction costs have reached record highs, and with no indication of them returning to pre-pandemic levels anytime soon, learning how to complete a quality renovation while keeping costs low is essential for small developers. How can you source lumber and drywall without blowing out your budget? What are other places you can cut costs to make ro…
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A rehab project's success is determined by the developer's ability to manage their construction team, create a realistic budget, and maintain quality work throughout the construction process. Julia Choseed, a seasoned real estate developer & licensed general contractor, joins us to share her pro tips. She will share her "do whatever it takes" menta…
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Whether it's your first application or your fifth, this session will help you avoid common mistakes we see during the loan process. Jumpstart Germantown and Jumpstart Philly staff will give you a behind-the-scenes look at our loan evaluation process and give you lots of tips to ensure a speedy evaluation of your loan application. We'll also discuss…
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Going through the process of obtaining title insurance essential to provide protection against financial loss, yet it can be intimidating and confusing for first timers. Settlement service providers and title insurance companies will help you complete the necessary steps - and this week we'll be joined by Maureen Graham & Christina Roessner of H&H …
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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…
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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…
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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 i…
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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 thin…
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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 Germa…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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With any business endeavor, one must take the proper steps to establish the legality, legitimacy and protection of your business entity. Whether this means setting up a basic small scale LLC or incorporating a large multi-level corporation, you'll need to know what structure and documentation is required to legally operate your business. This week,…
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The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) subsidizes construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income tenants. This week we'll be joined by Jacob Fisher, who will provide an overview of the program and provide some examples of projects that his firm, Pennrose, LLC, has developed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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This week, we are joined by Caron Nikole, owner of IMPACT Investment & Design Firm and overall real estate development powerhouse. With her extensive expertise in investment, design and construction she will go over best practices when selecting a contractor for your project. She'll also touch on how her stylish design strategies and staging techni…
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Being a real estate developer is more than just a weekend hobby - it is a serious endeavor and can require a lot of time commitment. While it is everyone's dream to become a full time investor, most people start out while carrying on with a full time position. Jumpstart Germantown mentor Max Tanenbaum knows this life all too well, and will be joini…
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