Kudzu Homes

1013 Granada will rise again!

2011-08-31T15:31:00.001-07:00

The plumbing is in and the foundation is ready to be poured. This time next week and we will probably even have some semblance of a house. So far everything is on track to make this a great house for a first time buyer!

Make Way For a New House

2011-08-21T15:13:00.001-07:00

Here is a quick pick of the house we tore down Friday. Sometimes they can't be saved. This rental had been used up and then 3 trees fell on it during the spring storms. So we are going build a nice, efficient 2/2 back in place. This home is Lynn Taylor designed and will be loaded with little upgrades and unique features. If you are interest in this 37206 home, it will be priced at $125k and that makes it the best new construction value in East Nashville, bar none.

Obama Wants to become a Landlord?

2011-07-23T19:32:00.001-07:00

So the federal government is considering buying up foreclosures and renting them? Why, because they have such a solid track record of trying to delve into private sector
Business? Maybe they should buy up All the Pizza Huts restaurants too since they are struggling to complete against Papa Johns and other business that sell a better product. That way they can just undercut their prices and sell at a loss, but all for the greater good of the country. Come on....Obama has no business even considering this. Leave real estate investing to the people who do it for living!

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/07/can-renting-foreclosed-ho...

Just Finished This Cleveland Park Cottage

2011-06-25T15:23:00.001-07:00

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This cute cottage will be officially listed in a couple days but here is a sneak peek!

1102 Pennock

900sqft
2 bedrooms
1 bath
Renovated-but still has original hardwoods, doors and trim
New roof, windows, Hvac, electric & more
Great layout!
Good storage in large attic
Priced "probably" at $97,900
Call or email for private prelist showing

Lots of character and good value

www.kudzuhomes.com

East Nashville Cosmetic Fixer only $47,500

2011-05-03T12:51:00.001-07:00

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1102 Pennock Ave

This house needs minor work to be a great rental or about $20k to rehab and retail for $100k. All systems work and house is structurally solid. Is very livable as it sits.

Great buy. More details to follow. Call or email if you want to see inside

TEASER! East Nashville Totally Renovated 2/1 Cottage Under $100k

2011-05-02T12:56:00.001-07:00

East Nashville UNDER $100k.

Coming soon!!!!!

Get in your car and drive by 2626 Woodyhill Dr. Right now and lock up this super cutie!

Pics to come later tonite. But don't miss this deal. Get it before we list it tongue everyone to see!!! This house turned out even better than I could have imagined!!!!!!

2624 Morgameade Dr-Available for LEASE PURCHASE!!!

2011-04-03T10:29:00.001-07:00

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Now available for Lease Purchase only $1400/month with $3000 downpayment. The stunning home is renovated better than new and has granite counters and bamboo hardwoods throughout. This 1600sqft home has 3 large bedrooms and 2 baths and all the closets are big. Also features a huge party deck overlooking the woods and big yard. Located in Inglewood this home is a great deal for someone not quite ready to buy but wanting to lock-in a great deal. Call or email today for details!

Great Deal on Composite Deck Boards

2011-03-31T18:04:00.001-07:00

Southeastern Salvage has some great deals on composite deck boards right now. They have about eight different colors to choose from and their price is about 1/3 or normal retail. I know this is still double the cost of traditional pressure treated 5/4 boards but if you are about to build, these will pay for themselves in durability (and no staining/sealing). Most everything else there is crap but these are a good deal.

Reminder! Open Houses Today 2-4pm

2011-03-06T08:35:00.001-08:00

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OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA Sunday March 6th from 2 til 4pm It's been a while since we have gotten out and done a big open house weekend. But now the weather is warming, the flowers are blooming...and we are celebrating spring by hosting THREE houses open this Sunday for you to investigate, explore and critique. We also have some exciting Upcoming Projects I would love to tell you all about.

715 South 11th Street Rachel (my wife) will be at this picture perfect starter cottage. Offered for just $99,900. This is a sweet deal in a desirable location just steps from 5-Points. Please stop by to talk with her about this or other projects we have upcoming that will be similar in price. Maybe if you are lucky she will even brings some cookies or something ;)

1113 Leland Avenue I'll be at this classic historic home. Even if you aren't in the market to buy, feel free to stop by just to check out the coolness of a 100 year old house that still has the majority of it's period charm remaining. And of course I always love to meet my potential buyers and share our upcoming projects too. Or I am happy to dispense free (sometimes unsolicited) advice about your own personal renovation project. Oh yea, priced at $179,900....and I'll be in a deal makin' mood.

2624 Morganmeade Drive My rental property manager, Michelle, will be here. We just LOWERED THE PRICE BY $10,000 on this one and based on the showings, I think we hit the sweet spot. At $139,900 this is far and away the best deal for a renovated home in Inglewood. Also, this home was hit in the May 2010 Flood...obviously we totally renovated it to better than new. It's worth a peek if you are looking to purchase a property with major upside. The neighborhood is roaring back with a vengeance so this house a unique opportunity to "buy low" and build equity. This house is walking distance to Shelby Bottoms Green and is just a great neighborhood to call home.

We'll Be Waiting For You! So please feel free to stop by if even just to chat. We love sharing our passion with renovating old homes and welcome comments and feedback. Hope to see you out on Sunday!

East Nashville Fixer Upper - Wholesale Price ONLY $28,500

2011-03-02T18:50:00.001-08:00

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2626 Woodyhill Drive is a solid fixer upper on a good street. The home needs a full renovation but there is plenty of room for profit. Or if you want to lock in a presale, I am happy to renovate this to meet your exact needs.

Visit www.kudzuhomes for more details.

Priced at $28,500 cash

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East Nashville Fixer Upper - Wholesale Price ONLY $28,500

2011-03-02T16:42:00.001-08:00

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Priced at $28,500 cash

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Finishing What Someone Else Started

2011-03-01T21:18:00.001-08:00

It is always hard to take over a project mid way through. Such is the case with 1008 Curdwood. I bought this house out of foreclosure from a bank and it was framed up but that's about it. She's a grand 3100 square feet with all the bells and whistles but I need to give her my signature touches. The thing with going behind someone else is that no one does things the same as you. Or my electrician. Or my plumber. So consequently we end up redoing a lot of work in order to make it right. This has been a challenging project since I typically don't take on houses this large. But the end product will be worth it. As you can see by the picture, things are starting to take shape.

1113 Leland Getting Some Color

2010-12-17T19:07:00.000-08:00

We finally got back to working on Leland this week after a couple weeks diversion on other houses that we need to jump on. Leland is really starting to come together and look like the historic gem that she will be. The drywall is all up and we have color on the walls now. All the glass is also replaced in the windows and they work too! We are going to wrap up the exterior after the holidays once we get a warm enough day to paint the final trim on windows and doors.

On the inside, a couple major decisions were made. And although I love to maintain as much historic stuff as I can, sometimes it just can't be saved. The baseboards were just too miss-matched and damaged to try to keep end. And it appears that what remains of the hardwood flooring is just in too poor of a shape to try to refinish. We had toyed with painting the floors, which is in keeping with the historic style, but ultimately I think it will look like crap. Too many years as a rental have just torn them up. We will leave them under new flooring however, so you never know, a future owner someday may rediscover them. We will try to use a narrow slat oak to keep with the period style though.

The electrician should finish wiring it up next week and we might even have lights before year end. I think we are in the home stretch on this one now, just a few weeks to go!

Here's a picture

of the outside as it sits on 12/17/2010

My First Post!

2010-11-16T19:56:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my little blog. I will update you with progress on our renovations as well as provide some tips for renovating your own house. Right now, we are knee deep in 3 houses: 1113 Leland, 1231 Joseph and 715 South 11th. I think Joseph should be done by the end of the week, fingers crossed! Anyway, hop on board and follow the progress of these and many more renovations.