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Buy and Hold vs. Flipping: Which Strategy Fits Your Investment Goals?

Buy and Hold vs. Flipping: Which Strategy Fits Your Investment Goals?

July 13, 2023

One of the particularly attractive benefits of real estate investing is its versatility. There are dozens (if not hundreds) of different tactics and strategies you can use to carve out your own lucrative niche as a real estate investor. But when it comes down to residential rental properties, there are two strategies that take the… [Read More]

Leveraging Real Estate Investment Groups for Networking and Learning

Leveraging Real Estate Investment Groups for Networking and Learning

July 11, 2023

Real estate investing is a highly competitive industry with thousands of investors competing for properties and deals. But it’s also very much a brotherhood, with a sense of camaraderie and support among fellow investors. This community feel is on display in a number of different ways but is especially prominent within real estate investment groups…. [Read More]

Are 3D Virtual Property Tours Worth Creating?

Are 3D Virtual Property Tours Worth Creating?

July 4, 2023

Are you wondering if creating 3D virtual tours is an effective way to market your rental properties? Traditional showings aren’t exactly dead, and since Covid is behind us, there’s no reason people can’t leave the house. Despite this, three-dimensional tours have remained popular and are even preferred, most notably for single-family residences. Today, online virtual… [Read More]

How to Sell a Texas Property With a Tenant Still Living in It

How to Sell a Texas Property With a Tenant Still Living in It

May 25, 2023

Owning a rental property can be extremely financially advantageous, providing you with a steady stream of income and an opportunity to benefit from long-term property appreciation. But owning this type of property, and managing tenants actively, does come with some additional complications and risks. For example, let’s say you’re 6 months into a 1-year lease… [Read More]

Buying a Duplex as Your First Home: What You Should Know

Buying a Duplex as Your First Home: What You Should Know

May 23, 2023

Most people buying a house for the first time are primarily interested in a single-family home – a traditional house that was designed to provide shelter to a single family, with a single unit. But there are also multifamily homes available for sale, including duplexes. Duplexes are multifamily houses with two individual units; if you… [Read More]

Is an Open House the Right Strategy to Sell Your Houston Texas Home

Is an Open House the Right Strategy to Sell Your Houston Texas Home?

May 11, 2023

If you want to sell your house as quickly as possible, you’ll be willing to consider a wide range of different marketing and sales tactics – including offering an open house. In an open house environment, prospective buyers can freely tour your house, talk to your real estate agent (if applicable), and even make bids…. [Read More]

Why Prices Are Often Misleading to New Homebuyers

Why Prices Are Often Misleading to New Homebuyers

May 9, 2023

In a free market, prices contain valuable information. They can tell you about supply and demand in a given environment. They can sometimes indicate quality and value. And, of course, they can help you determine whether a purchasing or economic decision makes sense for your unique situation. One of the first things you’ll study when… [Read More]

Can’t Sell Your Home? 5 Reasons to Rent it Out

Can’t Sell Your Home? 5 Reasons to Rent it Out

April 25, 2023

Selling a home seems easy, especially when the market is hot. However, there are a variety of factors that impact the entire process. For instance, an overvalued home won’t sell easily, and if there are too many problems, even a discount isn’t enough to make some buyers jump. If you’ve been struggling to sell your… [Read More]

How to Save Money When Selling a House in Texas

How to Save Money When Selling a House in Texas

April 18, 2023

Selling your Texas house is one of the most important financial decisions you’re going to make. Your house may be one of your greatest assets, and it’s probably worth six figures or more – so it’s important to approach home selling with a strategic focus and the prioritization it deserves. Obviously, you’ll want to sell… [Read More]

Can You Start Investing With a Multifamily Property?

Can You Start Investing With a Multifamily Property?

April 11, 2023

Buying and managing properties as part of your rental property portfolio can be extremely profitable, especially on large scales. But even the most robust property portfolios must begin with the acquisition of a single property. In the real estate world, multifamily properties are highly scalable and highly advantageous. Having a single building with 10 units… [Read More]