2. It's now common knowledge that the economy is in a continual
It's now common knowledge that the economy is in a continual
decline and the high unemployment rate isn't coming down in the
decline and the high unemployment rate isn't coming down in the
near future. The housing market is still very shaky, and the
near future. The housing market is still very shaky, and the
number of foreclosures is still on the rise. With everything else
number of foreclosures is still on the rise. With everything else
seeming so grim, how can people locate steady and secure work
seeming so grim, how can people locate steady and secure work
in unsecure times like these? Our suggestion would be to get
in unsecure times like these? Our suggestion would be to get
involved in the foreclosure cleanup business. This is an example
involved in the foreclosure cleanup business. This is an example
of taking advantage of a seemingly dismal situation, and turning
of taking advantage of a seemingly dismal situation, and turning
it into an opportunity. The entire foreclosure cleaning industry is
it into an opportunity. The entire foreclosure cleaning industry is
seeing huge gains, as many vacant foreclosed houses need
seeing huge gains, as many vacant foreclosed houses need
ongoing cleaning and maintenance.
ongoing cleaning and maintenance.
3. Question #1 --Where do IIget started?
Question #1 Where do get started?
This is a very common question that almost everyone starts off asking.
This is a very common question that almost everyone starts off asking.
Instead of being so broad, you should try and narrow down exactly
Instead of being so broad, you should try and narrow down exactly
what you want to do. Since we're talking about a business that
what you want to do. Since we're talking about a business that
involves foreclosed properties, let's talk about a couple things on how
involves foreclosed properties, let's talk about a couple things on how
to start your own foreclosure cleanup business.
to start your own foreclosure cleanup business.
You're going to need to get your business set up first of all. Register your
You're going to need to get your business set up first of all. Register your
name with the city, and get all the proper paperwork out of the way.
name with the city, and get all the proper paperwork out of the way.
It's not as hard as it sounds, and there are many resources out there
It's not as hard as it sounds, and there are many resources out there
for you to find more information about starting any new business.
for you to find more information about starting any new business.
You're also going to need a vehicle. We recommend a truck with a flat
You're also going to need a vehicle. We recommend a truck with a flat
bed since you will likely be hauling, or towing things behind you. Many
bed since you will likely be hauling, or towing things behind you. Many
of these homes will be full of junk, and will need it to be removed. You
of these homes will be full of junk, and will need it to be removed. You
have to keep this in mind when thinking about starting any cleaning
have to keep this in mind when thinking about starting any cleaning
business.
business.
4. Question #2 --What to charge?
Question #2 What to charge?
The way you get jobs is by placing a bid on properties that need
The way you get jobs is by placing a bid on properties that need
cleaning. While this is a benefit, it can also be a curse. You have to be
cleaning. While this is a benefit, it can also be a curse. You have to be
very careful when charging for any job. If you bid too high, you won't
very careful when charging for any job. If you bid too high, you won't
be considered. If you bid too low, you'll be in over your head, and
be considered. If you bid too low, you'll be in over your head, and
probably wind up losing money in the long run.
probably wind up losing money in the long run.
Always make sure you inspect a property before you give out a price.
Always make sure you inspect a property before you give out a price.
There are many different factors that should play into calculating an
There are many different factors that should play into calculating an
accurate quote. Take a look at the overall area, and how big it is.
accurate quote. Take a look at the overall area, and how big it is.
What needs to be done? Will you have to outsource any of the work to
What needs to be done? Will you have to outsource any of the work to
plumbers or electricians? What will cost of materials be to you? All of
plumbers or electricians? What will cost of materials be to you? All of
these questions and more must be answered before you give a quote
these questions and more must be answered before you give a quote
in the foreclosure cleaning industry. With a little bit of information, you
in the foreclosure cleaning industry. With a little bit of information, you
can accurately provide a quote that will result in your business landing
can accurately provide a quote that will result in your business landing
the job, and you making a profit.
the job, and you making a profit.
5. Question #3 --Where do IIfind my first client?
Question #3 Where do find my first client?
One of the biggest mistakes almost all new foreclosure cleanup business
One of the biggest mistakes almost all new foreclosure cleanup business
owners make is lack of knowledge in advertising. You really have to
owners make is lack of knowledge in advertising. You really have to
get your name out there so that people can find you. Don't ever expect
get your name out there so that people can find you. Don't ever expect
people to come looking for you. Take initiative, and get out there.
people to come looking for you. Take initiative, and get out there.
Many of your clients are going to be banks and real estate companies
Many of your clients are going to be banks and real estate companies
when you're dealing with foreclosure cleanups. Keep this in mind as
when you're dealing with foreclosure cleanups. Keep this in mind as
you start searching for work in the foreclosure cleaning business
you start searching for work in the foreclosure cleaning business
6. Sources that I Iused for the presentation:
Sources that used for the presentation:
http://www.foreclosurecash.net/2013/03/new-profit-trick/
http://www.foreclosurecash.net/2013/03/new-profit-trick/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Cleaning-Foreclosures:-Three-Top-Questions-Answered-About-Startinghttp://ezinearticles.com/?Cleaning-Foreclosures:-Three-Top-Questions-Answered-About-StartingA-Foreclosure-Cleaning-Business&id=6834443
A-Foreclosure-Cleaning-Business&id=6834443
7. Sources that I Iused for the presentation:
Sources that used for the presentation:
http://www.foreclosurecash.net/2013/03/new-profit-trick/
http://www.foreclosurecash.net/2013/03/new-profit-trick/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Cleaning-Foreclosures:-Three-Top-Questions-Answered-About-Startinghttp://ezinearticles.com/?Cleaning-Foreclosures:-Three-Top-Questions-Answered-About-StartingA-Foreclosure-Cleaning-Business&id=6834443
A-Foreclosure-Cleaning-Business&id=6834443
