Tax time can either be a day of glorious anticipation where you can take a trip or pay off some debts with your refund money or it can be a period of extended doom. For most investors this is very much on the latter side where preparing their taxes can be a very overwhelming and […]
If you are someone that watches real estate trends and market movements, you are aware that property values change every month. In some cases, extenuating circumstances can force them to change a few times in a month. That being said, it is important to know that your property value is very much like a moving […]
What makes investing in real estate so great is that when one door closes another one usually opens up. If you are in an area where inventory is low or sales prices are flat, one alternative you have is to look at construction options. Building a property and applying for a construction loan is very […]
There are many ways to go about your real estate business. Wholesale, rehab, build, flip and buy and hold are just a few of the many avenues you have available. Inside of each of these categories you have questions regarding size, location, style and purchase price. What works for one investor, another may not go […]
There are many would-be investors currently on the sidelines because they fear one particular aspect of the business. This could be anything from managing properties to networking and dealing with private money financing. While you should always try to break out of your comfort zone and grow as an investor, there are some things you […]
As a landlord, your rental experience is usually solely based on the quality of your tenants. If you have a tenant that pays on time every month and takes care of your property, you will probably think being a landlord is a breeze. Conversely, if you are having trouble filling vacancies and your last few […]
One of the biggest shocks that new investors often encounter is the realization of just how difficult this business can be. From the outside, it would appear that all you have to do is find a property you like, make an offer and start rehabbing. However, you may make look at 25 properties, make offers […]
Anytime you are working on a purchase with multiple liens, it is important not to neglect any of them. This scenario is most prevalent when working with short sales, tax lien auctions and even refinances, but it can pop up on traditional transactions. If the second or even third lien holder is not the same […]
As an investor, you may think that the quality of your work and the changes you make to a property will impact how quickly it sells. Sure, quality and craftsmanship are important, but the most important feature about a house is the purchase price. You can have the nicest property in the best location, but […]
A good real estate investor can make the same percentage of return on a $50,000 property as they can on a $200,000 one. The returns may not be the same, but the percentage can be higher on the right property. There is a large segment of investors that will not go near inexpensive properties, fearing […]