4216 Clay St. NE

4216 Clay St. NE

So many people told us we were crazy to buy this dump that looks to be an old “Crack House”, but little do they know what we are about to do to it! The neighborhood is actually very quiet and this property has a ton of potential. It is not for the faint of heart, but we are far from scared. We have already been to battle with the DC government on permits and won! So now its time to take another horribly distressed property and make it someones dream home!



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SOLD!!! 5115 Oakland Way

SOLD!!! 5115 Oakland Way

DONE & SOLD!!! We just finished up this property in nice quiet neighborhood of Suitland, MD. This home is a fully renovated 5 bedroom, 2 bath home with all new Energy-Star appliances, granite counter tops, hardwood floors and Energy-Star windows. You have seen our work, so you know everything was be top quality. So much so, that we sold it to a soldier serving in Germany sight unseen!

We couldn’t have been happier to get one of our nations finest into the home of their dreams!



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SOLD!!! 1800 Mystic Ave.

SOLD!!! 1800 Mystic Ave.

AT IT AGAIN!!! We just picked up this property in nice quiet neighborhood of Oxon Hill, MD. This home will be a fully renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with all new Energy-Star appliances, granite counter tops, hardwood floors and Energy-Star windows. You have seen our work, so you know everything will be top quality!



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We Don’t Hide Behind Our Web Site!

We Don’t Hide Behind Our Web Site!

Helpful investing was formed in February 2007 to invest in cash flowing rental properties that require renovation. After building a portfolio with over a dozen rental properties, an opportunity presented itself with the failure of the mortgage market and influx of financially distressed properties. These distressed properties, specifically in the Greater Capitol Heights area, yielded low acquisition, moderate to high renovation, with substantial return on investment.

At this point it was necessary to alter our business model as we targeted properties that can be acquired at 60% or below of the current fair market value after repairs. The resale value of the properties after repair ranges from $200,000 to $300,000, the ideal price point for first and second time homebuyers…



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SOLD!!! 5735 Bugler St.

SOLD!!! 5735 Bugler St.

You may have heard the buzz this property but its now officially completed, listed and ready to move in! This home is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath spacious split foyer on a corner lot. Stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, hardwood floors, energy star windows and insulation…..all new everything!



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SOLD!!! 802 Nova Ave.

SOLD!!! 802 Nova Ave.

We are happy to announce that 802 Nova Ave has been sold after only 11 Days on the market!!!



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Questions to Answer before Your Next Redesign

Why is it that website redesigns with the best intentions always seem to find a way to go awry? Although every company is different, we tend to see the same types of redesign challenges casting common frustrations to those stuck in the mud of developer contracts, .psd files, and web assets. To spare as many [...]
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Managing Buyers – An Example

In this edition we describe an encounter we had with a buyer on one of our short sales, and how we had to tread very delicately as he was pretty worked up over what comprise standard occurrences with short sales. We made sure that we expressed concern for his interests and that we would do [...]

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Carrington Real Estate Services REfueling Real Estate Careers

Standing out in the real estate market can be tough. In an industry that bears—fair or not—a reputation for being overcrowded and somewhat cookie cutter in nature, achieving a sustainable level of success requires tangible differentiation, a certain amount of boldness, and an ability to take decisive actions today in order to seize a leadership [...]
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Immigration Reform Could Generate $500 Billion in New Real Estate Transactions

If current legislation that creates a path to legalization for 11 million undocumented immigrants is passed, the nation’s Hispanic real estate leaders estimate that it would create a new pool of 3 million homeowners and pump more than $ 500 billion in sales, income and spending into the U.S. housing economy. According to an info graphic [...]
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Appraisal Institute: How Landscaping Can Impact Home Values

The Appraisal Institute recently advised homeowners to properly maintain their landscaping, which can significantly affect property values. “If a landscaping change is positive, it can often enhance price and reduce a home’s time on the market,” says Appraisal Institute President Richard L. Borges II, MAI, SRA. “But if the change is negative, it can lower [...]
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