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Previous issues of 'The Value-Add Brief'

# 05 - How a $7,000 Reno Added Over $100,000 in Equity Apr 23, 2026

There are loads of renovation jobs you could do to your investment property. But one stands head and shoulders above the rest — the one that delivers the highes...

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# 04 - Don't make this massive renovation mistake Apr 01, 2026

Renovations are tough.

They can be expensive, time consuming, stressful and sometimes make you wonder what the heck you got yourself into.

And that is all bef...

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# 03 - All the rewards for zero risk? Mar 28, 2026

 If it sounds too good to be true... it usually is. 

So why do people still search for all the rewards, thinking they can get them without any risk?

 And why ...

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# 02 - Can I pay $1 deposit ? Mar 26, 2026

 I wanted to pay a $1 deposit on a recent deal. While this is legal and possible... it's not recommended.

 When you are buying a house, the deal is made up of ...

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# 01 - If you don't ask... the answer is always NO Mar 26, 2026

When you are buying a property, there are a lot of times in the process where you get to negotiate, or to ask for something.

In a recent purchase, while in my ...

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