As expected our Waldo district home went quickly.  After only 7 days on market this gorgeous home on Kenwood Ave was under contract.  I know that lots of people were interested in this home and I would just like to say that many more homes like this will be available shortly.  If you would be interested in a Vizion home in the near future I would encourage you to visit our website vizionkc.com and apply today.  From your application we can determine if you need to get enrolled in credit cleaning or if you’re ready to get financed today.  Our Vizion properties once out on the open market won’t sit long and generally speaking within the first few showings we will have a contract pending.  If you’re interested in a Vizion home and already have financing I would recommend getting in contact... 09/21/2008

The city of Grandview is located just south of Kansas City, MO.  This small town with a population of roughly 25,000 is home to Army Lieutenant Chris Hanes who earlier this month while serving his country foiled a terrorist plot to blow up several building in Mosul, Iraq.  People who know Chris refer to him as being humble and generous.  “On September 1st, Lt. Hanes managed to thwart a terrorist plot that two insurgents were cooking up at a bakery called "Friends" in Mosul, Iraq. His troops were patrolling the area when they were called to investigate a military intelligence tip that Iraqi militants in a Mosul bakery were possibly planning a bomb attack.” Read The Whole Article Here. Portions of this story are directly from the Jackson County Advocate. Vizionkc.com   09/20/2008

Many people have asked me where our homes are located in the Kansas City Area. With this interactive google map my co-worker Jason put together you can see all of the properties we have remodled. Dont forget to check out our YouTube channel which shows several of these homes being remodled. You Can Watch Every Episode of Nastiest to Nicest Remodels Here. Here’s a map of every house Vizion has remodeled so far. It’s just the beginning so get used to seeing Vizion signs all over KC! Blue = Available Red = Coming Soon Green = Sold Yellow = Lease Optioned Turquoise = Rented Just click on the map link to make it interactive. View Larger Map Vizionkc.com Justin of Vizionkc 09/18/2008

Many residents of the inner city desire to be Home Owners.  The Urban Core has an abundance of homes that most any of these residents could own if they just had a little help from someone that cares.  Real Estate Investors have a unique opportunity to provide help to these wanna be Home Owners.  I have been buying inner city houses now for about 2 1/2 years and have talked to many applicants for my rental properties.  About 60%-75% of them would like to buy the house they are about to rent from me, so I provide a way for them to eventually own it.  It gives them a chance to own a home, and I get to recoup my investment quicker than if I only rented to them.  Plus, as a bonus, if they Rent-to-Own, I get a more responsible renter that will take better care of the home because they are wor... 09/17/2008

With lending standards tightening having a strong credit score is more important than ever.  Sure maybe a few years ago you could walk into a mortgage office with a 500 credit score and no income verification and get a loan… but not today.  Things have changed, and if you’re credit score is less than a 620 it is nearly impossible to get financed.                  So what sort of things can you do to increase your credit score?  First and foremost you need to find out what your credit score is.  If you don’t find out your score then you will not know if you’re making any progress increasing it.  I recommend going to freecreditreport .com this site is just like the commercial says.  After setting up an account you will be able to check both your credit score and keep track of your credit ... 09/17/2008

Visit www.PapasintheHouse.com fore more information or contact Brad Papa, RE/MAX Stateline at 913-526-4985 or bradleypapa@remax.net REDUCED PRICE! Home with tons of character in a perfect Waldo/Brookside location. Updated bathrooms. Beautiful hardwood floors. Contemporary paint colors. Gorgeous master suite with granite and tile. Fabulous backyard with professional landscaping is perfect for outdoor living. Move-in condition! ! Contact Brad Papa for comprehensive information on Kansas City and Olathe real estate! Brad Papa is a licensed real estate agent in Kansas and Missouri and can be reached at bradleypapa@remax.net, 913-526-4985 or www.papasinthehouse.com 09/17/2008

This is the newest installment of our online remodel show Nastiest to Nicest Remodels. This episode is titled “welcome to 1964” because that’s what one us said the second we walked in the house and saw the kitchen. This house needed pretty much everything and as an investment company thats what we like to see. In just three weeks our crews turned this beat up old house into the sparkling gem of the neighborhood. Enjoy!!     You can see every episode of Nastiest to Nicest Remodels here. Property Specifications can be found here. You can view all of our remodels on our YouTube Channel Justin of Vizionkc Vizionkc.com 09/16/2008

The Vizion Group will be holding an open house tomorrow Sunday September 14th from 1-4 PM. The location of this open house will be 8205 Kenwood which is just off of Homes and 82nd St in the Waldo subdivision of Ivanhoe Heights.  If you have any questions give me a call at 816-372-7855 or shoot me an email at justin@vizionkc.com 8205 Kenwood Ave. Kansas City, MO 64131 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Finished Basement, Hardwood Floors, Granite Countertops, For full property description click here -- Justin of Vizionkc vizionkc.com 09/13/2008

I just got word that one of my favorite couples, who will remain nameless, just got pre-qualified to purchase the house they are currently lease optioning from The Vizion Group.  This couple is in their late 50's and have never owned a home.  Thanks to our lease option program in only 3 months they were able to increase their credit enough to qualify for an FHA loan.  Stories like this make me very happy and reaffirm my belief in the lease option program.  If it had not been for this program this couple may have very well gone their entire lives without ever experiencing the pride of home ownership This home was one of our Natsietst To Nicest Remodels. Questions on how a lease option works click here. Vizionkc.com --- Justin of Vizionkc 09/13/2008

The Kansas City rental market is huge and without proper guidance finding the right rental for you and your family can be a bit overwhelming.  Here at The Vizion Group we have the contacts to help you find the rental property which best fits your needs.   Whether you’re looking for a 1 bedroom studio apartment in the city or a 4 bedroom house in the suburbs The Vizion Group has the resources to find the rental property you need.  So what are you waiting for?  Give us a call today!  816-372-7855 or justin@vizionkc.com Follow Me. http://twitter.com/justinu84 http://activerain.com/blogs/justinu84 http://www.youtube.com/vizionkc http://www.vizionkc.com/ 09/11/2008

Here at The Vizion Group a big part of our business is the lease option.  If you have never heard about a lease option or want more detail on how a lease option works I would recommend checking out my previous blog post titled How Does a Lease Option Work?  When it comes to home ownership there are two major barriers credit and down payment.  The lease option process takes care of both.  While you’re leasing your new home a portion of your monthly rent is being saved for you to use as down payment when you can qualify for a home loan.  In addition to this automatic savings each month you will also be working with a credit counselor on building up and repairing your credit. The goal is that by the end of the lease you will have overcome both major barriers to home ownership.  1.  You wil... 09/10/2008

Many people don’t realize that The Vizion Group in addition to investing in real estate also does private contract work for individuals. Projects such as basement finishing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, deck construction, and window installation are just a few of the projects we do for individuals on a regular basis.I actually find it funny that people will buy a house that we remodeled and then pay someone else to finish their basement. We have over 10 years of experience in complete home remodels and have the established connections that can save you thousands in both materials and labor. The next time you need any kind of home remodel work done give us a call. 913-707-6773 Ask for Billy. Watch The Video Below to see some of our work! When We Say Remodel We Mean It! Servicing The En... 09/09/2008

    I’ve been working with these clients for about a week now and I must admit that I like them.  Both times that we have met they have been on time and have appeared to be honest upstanding individuals.  They even filled out the application and got it turned in within a day.  This alone is rare; the average turnaround time from when I give out an application to when they turn it in is usually a week.  From the time that the application is turned in to the time I have a yes or no for the clients is usually about a day.     I like persistent individuals.  In my experience these types of people tend to pay their bills on time.  I don’t like over eager individuals.  In my experience these people tend to rush into a lease and realize about a month or two later that they can’t afford the pay... 09/09/2008

People have to live somewhere.  It doesn’t matter if you’re paying on a mortgage or if you’re paying rent either way you’re still paying for a place to live.   With the recent tightening of lending standards it’s becoming increasingly difficult for potential buyers to qualify for a home loan.  This combined with the recent elimination of seller funded down payment assistance makes things particularly difficult for first time home buyers.  But still, people have to live somewhere and if they can’t buy by default they must rent.  While the housing market continues to slump the rental market is booming.  Recently here at The Vizion Group we opened up all of our properties for sale, rent, or lease option.  By giving people this flexibility on how they can get into one of our properties we h... 09/08/2008

The rent to own program comes in several different forms including the lease option and owner financing.  Here at The Vizion Group we specialize in lease options.  The lease option is a great program for individuals serious about wanting to improve their credit in order to purchase a home.  This program works best with individuals who have had a few financial difficulties in the past such as medical trouble or temporary loss of employment.   Generally hardships such as these negatively impact your credit making it difficult to qualify for a home loan.  During a lease option with The Vizion Group you will be required to enroll in credit counseling where they will show you how to clean up and rebuild your credit so that you can qualify for a home loan.  In addition to working on your cred... 09/07/2008

Many people have asked me how our lease option works.  Here is a basic break down of the program. In a lease option the whole goal is to get the tenant up to 5% of the purchase price for the house by the end of the lease.  Generally we accomplish this by taking a 3% down payment up front and the other 2% is made up during the lease time by adding a small amount to their monthly payment called a binder.  In a 12 month lease the numbers work like this. (List Price) $100,000 X 3% = $3,000 (Initial Down Payment) (Lease) $900.00 + 166 (Binder) = $1066 (Total Payment) If the tenant paid 5% up front they would have no binder to pay each month meaning they would just pay the lease of $900 until they purchase the property.   In addition to making a minimum down payment on the property, the tenan... 09/07/2008

    Our long awaited Waldo home is nearing completion!   By this time next week our newest Vizion property 8205 Kenwood (The one I hinted to at the end of our Smalley video) will be completed.  This home will be a higher-end remodel and will feature 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, refinished hardwood floors, over hanging granite counter tops, two fireplaces, a finished basement, and a two car garage. With a beautiful front porch, large deck, and fenced backyard this home perfect for those individuals who love to entertain. This home is located in the popular Waldo / Brookside area meaning that your only minutes away from the famous Waldo / Brookside shops and restaurants. The subdivision Ivanhoe Heights is very quiet and well located. Highway 71 is a roughly 5 minute’s away providing easy acc... 09/06/2008

http://kccrime.blogspot.com/2008/09/kansas-citys-stupidest-criminal-of-day.html Follow the link, I just took over management of a new property, while there I wound up in a crazy crime scene.  Here he is and his shirt reads BIG DUMMY! You will find the shirt to be very descriptive! 09/05/2008

    Here at The Vizion Group we have a full time remodel crew on payroll. This alone makes us different from the majority of real estate investment companies that I come in contact with. This also makes us the ideal company to hook up with if you’re an individual trying to get into real estate. Trust me few things are worse than trying to find a reliable contractor.     Our crews are truly awesome. In four weeks they can turn the worse house on the block to the best house in the subdivision. One need not look any further than our youtube channel to see evidence of their accomplishments. However, having a full time crew on payroll does have a down side. Every two weeks they must get paid. This isn’t a problem when we have houses for them to work on because we are paying them for working ... 09/05/2008

As a company that is focused on its web presence we felt it was very important to have our web address www.vizionkc.com on all of our marketing material.  That includes the new signs we just ordered and placed thru ought the city.  Our signs look something like this.  Rent To Own 816-372-7855 www.vizionkc.com They are made of yellow corrugated plastic with black text on both sides.  Being these colors they really tend to pop out when people drive by.  While this form of advertising is extremely effective for getting rental leads I have notice that very few of the people who call can remember my website.  In fact the majority of people who call in actually ask me if I even have a website.  This puzzles me because I’m the complete opposite.   I’ve noticed that if I see an advertisement I’... 09/04/2008