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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]

What to Look for When Buying a Historic House

What to Look for When Buying a Historic House

June 27, 2023

When it comes to buying a house, you have plenty of options. Between location, architectural style, floor plans, and amenities, you can get as specific as you’d like. But, without a doubt, nothing beats the charm of a historic home. The question is, what do you look for when buying a historic home? The Allure… [Read More]

10 Ugly Truths About Buying and Managing Texas Properties

10 Ugly Truths About Buying and Managing Texas Properties

June 6, 2023

On paper, property management seems like a kind of golden ticket. If you have the right properties in your portfolio, you can sit back, relax, and watch the cash roll in. All you have to do is handle a handful of maintenance requests now and then, and your tenants will send you tons of money… [Read More]

How to Manage an Extended Vacancy in Your Rental Property

How to Manage an Extended Vacancy in Your Rental Property

June 1, 2023

For landlords, vacancies are always an issue, as they’re largely unavoidable. Sooner or later, your tenant is going to move out (or find themselves in a position where they can no longer continue paying rent). And that means your unit is going to be empty, at least temporarily. Vacancies are problematic because they prevent you… [Read More]

How Rental Property Owners Can Address the Housing Affordability Crisis

How Rental Property Owners Can Address the Housing Affordability Crisis

May 16, 2023

In urban areas around the country, people are struggling to afford housing. The cost of purchasing a new house is so high that it’s unreasonable for many workers to even consider it as an option. At the same time, monthly rent is increasing at an unprecedented rate, making it harder and harder for people to… [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 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]