Building Appalachia is all about helping West Virginians and its small businesses make their mark and get on the map!

Jacob Skinner is a Real Estate Investor born and raised in Charleston, WV so it only makes sense that he invested in the town he grew up in. He grew up on Charleston’s westside (not the greatest of places especially at the time) where he lived well under the poverty line.

Jordan Crist is a Real Estate Investor in South Charleston, WV. In February of 2020 he was invited to feature on Episode 88 of Brandon Elliott’s podcast “Ready. Set. Go. Real Estate Investing. “How to Purchase Portfolios”. Jordan met Brandon at a Real Estate Mastermind in Cancun, Mexico in 2019. They have similar backgrounds and stories and have become good friends in both the Real Estate and Credit Repair/Consulting spaces.

When it’s time to sell, you don’t have to spend a fortune to increase the value of your home. The more creative you get, the more you can play off of this list to brainstorm ideas for projects that will help turn an interested buyer into a done deal. Here are a few to...

Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most...

“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be...

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason...

What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and...

If your house is just sitting on the market, it might be time to make a change. After all the work of getting ready to sell your home, a stalled-out sale can be frustrating. And if you’ve already committed to moving, it can be devastating to your wallet. While it can...

For many people, when they think about selling their houses, the first thing they will do is look around for a local agent. Agents can be a wonderful asset when selling your house, however, it is not the only strategy you should consider. By doing a little homework,...