FROM THE EDI TOR
DesignWith Purpose
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esign is one of those topics that either
ensure availability of some of the most common SKUs real estate investors need. Read about one of our preferred sup- plier partners, Tarkett, on pages 40-43 to learn more and activate
excites people or causes fear. Steve Jobs once said, “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” Design is more than just following color trends, choosing tile, and selecting counter- tops. Design encompasses making existing space what it needs to be. That is the beauty of it. Design allows you to let your creativity shine through and create a space that has meaning and provides fulfillment. It is taking a thought and making it reality. Recent events have caused shipping issues and product delays, creating headaches for investors when designing properties. Our cover story on page 20 touches on how supply and demand has created its own set of issues for those involved with renovating or updating properties. Think Realty’s Discount program has partnered with suppliers to help mitigate this issue. Our preferred suppliers can save you up to 50% on products and services, and they have created systems and processes to
your savings. Following up on other recent events, we wrapped up our Houston conference March 24-25. More than 250 investors came out to learn how to ”Capitalize on Market Correc- tion” and to network. Next up is Tampa on July 21-22. You can learn more about the Tampa event by visiting www.thinkrealty.com/tampa. Think Realty’s GRC has been hard at it! The committee has been focused on the impact of eviction moratoriums. Recently, they have shifted their efforts to representing investors in the fight against California AB 1771, which will charge an additional capital gains tax on almost every residential property sold within three years of purchase. To learn more and to support this issue, visit aaplonline.com/articles/advocacy/ca-flip-tax/. •
Here’s to your investing!
CARMEN FIELDS, MANAGING EDITOR
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