Hartford Avenue Update
Here is an update and tour of the exciting rehab project on Hartford Avenue in Tower Grove South….
Strange Things I’ve Found In Rehabs, Part 2
A while back, I wrote a blog post that showed a few of the strange things I’ve found in rehabs. About once a week, I remember something that I forgot…..
What We are Thankful For…
Today seemed like a good day to point out what we are thankful for at Essential StL….
Progress Update: Texas Avenue
In this update, you’ll get an idea of what the kitchen at this fantastic rehab on Texas Avenue will look like when it’s finished and you’ll get a sneak preview of …..
StL Essential Fun Facts: 1904 Olympics
Everyone knows about the Saint Louis World’s fair, but did you know that the Olympics were held here ……
Essential StL Rental Property Newsletter
Have you ever considered investing in rental property? Part of our mission at Essential StL is to encourage local investment and a key part….
How Real Estate Contracts & Contingencies Work -- Simplified
At the core of the home buying and selling process is the contract. It's basically the document that controls everything in the transaction. But what is it …..
Jeff Interviewed About Passive Income on Doc Working Podcast
“Obviously you want to be cash flow positive and a little bit more than positive is great. That’s more attainable in some areas than others. That’s easier to do in St. Louis than it is to do in New York, right?” -Jeff Steinmann
Texas Avenue Update
Watch the video for an update on our fantastic project on Texas Avenue in Gravois Park. Look for this to be hitting the market soon…..
What About All the Run Down Buildings in Saint Louis?
I like Saint Louis, but it seems like they don’t take care of their buildings. It’s sad to see so many once-beautiful buildings in such bad shape…..
The Origin of Our Mission
Whenever I talk about Essential StL, I like to start with our vision and mission to ensure that we begin with that as the underlying premise. So…..
The Compton and Dry Map
We are so lucky here in Saint Louis that some crazies back in 1875 went up in hot air balloons and drew the whole darn city. It’s very crazy and….
Street Names of Saint Louis
We have really fun and interesting street names in Saint Louis. Here is a great article on Distilled History that talks about the state and Indian street names …..
Thinking About Buying a House?
Folks come to us either wanting to buy a house, sell a house or both. Since these are among the largest transactions you will do in your life, it's understandable …..
Essential StL Goes Viral
I never though it was possible, but an obscure video we posted back in 2018 has gone viral. My random rant about how to finish off the edges where drywall meets exposed brick ….
Thinking About Selling Your House?
Selling your house can be a very overwhelming prospect. The thought of buying a house, selling a house, moving ….
What's New at Essential StL
It's been a very busy summer, but I thought I'd just update you a bit on what is new and exciting at Essential StL….
Strangest things I've found in Rehabs
I am always excited to find anything old in a house that we are rehabbing and I have found some really strange things….
Announcing… the Essential StL Capital Investment Group
I am very excited to announce that the Essential StL Capital Investment Group is set up and ready to go! We have been funding…..
Three Reasons to Invest In Rental Property In Saint Louis
The word is out. Saint Louis is a great place to invest in rental property. Here is three reasons why you should invest in real estate in Saint Louis.