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The benefits are obvious… Helping out a friend or family member, already having a relationship with the person, and having a pretty good idea whether trust is a concern or not. Still, that can spell trouble. And the last thing anyone wants to do is ruin a relationship. So here are some tips for renting … Continued

… WITHOUT doing a ton of work to it? We get it. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners sell properties that they didn’t want to repair themselves. How? Well, we’re real estate investors. And we buy distressed properties as-is for cash. We can even close in as little as two weeks and … Continued

You wouldn’t be the only one. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve seen a lot of house flips lose money — there’s a lot of potential upside to flipping homes… but there’s also a fair amount of risk. So, we thought we’d stop by and help. Here are some possibilities to not get stuck with a property… … Continued

Or maybe you want to help a parent or grandparent do that? Well, at Hotrod Houses we’ve been working in the real estate industry in Naples for a long time. And we’ve seen many seniors renovate their homes to make them more friendly over the long-term. Sooner is better than later! In case that’s something … Continued

Not sure where to start? At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been working in real estate in Naples for a long time now. And over that time, we’ve learned quite a bit about which repairs are most important and which ones are least important. So we thought we’d drop by and give you an idea of how … Continued

“Hard water” refers to water with high mineral levels — mainly magnesium and calcium. Those minerals are good for overall health, but unfortunately, they can also leave a chalky residue on shower glass and bathroom fixtures. How do you get rid of it? Here are some DIY tips! Shower Glass — Create a cocktail of … Continued

In our time at Hotrod Houses buying and selling real estate in Naples, we’ve had to fix A LOT of broken windows. The good news is that savvy DIYers can probably figure out how to fix the broken glass on their own. Here are some steps to help get the process started (this is assuming … Continued

Trying to keep your home at a comfortable temperature without spending an arm and a leg on heating or air conditioning? Well, while nothing is quite as effective as air conditioning or gas-powered heating, there are still a lot of things one can do to lower that energy bill. Here are some ideas! Programmable Thermostat … Continued

Sometimes, getting your house clean is easier than KEEPING your house clean (especially if you have pets or kids). We get it. It’s the law of entropy at work — over time, all things veer toward chaos. But some people are able to keep their houses clean so easily (at least it seems that way)… … Continued

Trying to decide which TYPE of floors to install? At Hotrod Houses, we’ve worked in real estate for quite some time. And naturally, we’ve had to make all sorts of decisions about properties… INCLUDING what types of floors to install to fit both budget and aesthetic. Since there are a lot of options, we thought … Continued

The good news is that there are a lot of options — dutch doors, french doors, bifold doors, hinged doors, sliding doors, pocket doors, and so on. But the bad news is the same: there are A LOT of options… and so it’s hard to choose. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been making real-estate-related decisions for … Continued

Doing so can make your home feel more cozy and bright, making it a GREAT idea! But of course, some plants are much more difficult to take care of than others… …especially if you’re new to the business of keeping plants alive. So we thought we’d stop by and help out with a few plants … Continued

Well, as you probably guessed, repairing a home is either a good amount of work — if you do it yourself — or a good amount of money. But just how much? Well, at Hotrod Houses, we’ve worked in real estate in Naples for quite some time… and we’ve learned a thing or two about … Continued

Homeowner Association (HOA) fees vary drastically from house to house, but the average is usually somewhere between $100 and $1,000 per month. And while most people accept these fees at face value… There are some things that can be done to lower your monthly payments. How is it done? Here’s what we recommend! Ask To … Continued

There are a lot of benefits, of course — you can work at your own pace and on your own schedule. But it also means you need a place to work… Somewhere that’s free of distractions and allows you to focus. So we thought we’d pop by and offer some tips for creating a home … Continued