Here is a loaded term for a car guy. Maintenance. We do it for our rides, and just about nothing can stand in the way. I’ve known guys that bordered on religious about changing their own oil. I’ve seen them pull into a rest area along the interstate, slide under the car and change their oil. A quick refill and clean-up, and they were on their way again. We would never think of leaving something undone.
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G is for Garage
- Sunday, 02 September 2007 12:16
- Written by Lane Bailey
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Could it really be about anything else? I am a garage specialist, so of course not.
First, let’s get this out of the way. Single car garages are made to store lawn tools and maybe a motorcycle. Two car garages are the minimum an auto enthusiast would consider. Three car garages are starting to get there. When you have indoor parking suitable for six or more, you are in the zone.
Real Estate Investing 203 – Shifting Classes and Uses
- Friday, 24 August 2007 21:42
- Written by Lane Bailey
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Back in Real Estate Investing 101, Part II, I briefly mentioned “Shifting Classes” after the Buy & Hold strategy. There are a few different ways to shift classes and uses that can build value for investors.
Residential to Commercial
One of the most common ways to increase value while shifting classes or use is to have a property
Luxurious Entry Level Homes?
- Wednesday, 08 August 2007 21:16
- Written by Lane Bailey
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I was out today with a client looking at entry level homes. One of the homes we looked at turned out to be a seemingly under-priced townhome. This wasn’t of interest to my client, but it did have some interest for me. But, it got me thinking… (regular readers will recognize the danger here)
Cool Toys and Ideas for the Garage
- Monday, 06 August 2007 09:00
- Written by Lane Bailey
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Since I am an admitted garage guy, I obviously like the toys that go into a cool garage.
OK, the ultimate garage toy is a really cool ride. Street rods, sports cars, racers, Jeeps, 4x4s, even boats and other things are the ultimate garage accessories. But, what goes into make a cool garage aside from the rides?