Closing Costs 101: Everything Homebuyers Need to Know
Buying a new house can be a confusing process, especially if you’ve never done it before. When you buy something at the…
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Finding Good Tenants Is One Thing–Retaining Them Is Another
Did you know about 44 million housing units were occupied by renters in the U.S. last year? Finding good tenants is hard work. It involves advertising vacancies in the right places, charging competitive rental rates, conducting thorough background checks, and doing other things. One source notes that the average time a U.S. renter in a… [Read More]
Real Estate Crowdfunding vs. Rental Property Investing: Which is Better?
One of the beauties of real estate is that there are many ways to invest in it. You can fix and flip properties, buy and hold them, lease rental units, invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs), get into self-storage, and so much more. One (relatively) new way to invest in real estate is through… [Read More]
Why Not Hiring a Property Manager Might Cost You in the End
If you’re looking to purchase an investment property, one thing to consider is whether or not to hire a property management firm. Some investors shudder at the thought of spending money to retain a company to handle the day-to-day operations of running a residential property. A typical property management arrangement might call for anywhere from… [Read More]
The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Landlord
There’s a reason why 90% of millionaires invest in real estate. It can help you earn passive income and build long-term wealth. But the day-to-day aspects of being a landlord aren’t for everyone. Like anything, owning rental properties has its ups and downs. In this article, we’ll go over the pros and cons of becoming… [Read More]
6 Things to Keep In Mind Before Buying Out-of-State Investment Property
If you look at a list of the best long-term investments, real estate will be among the top options. In addition to investing in growth stocks, bond funds, dividend stocks, and Roth IRAs, it’s also a good idea to look into how investment properties can factor into your long-term investment plan. It’s not for everyone…. [Read More]
8 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Investment Property
Were you aware that individual investors own around three in 10 rental properties? That’s according to Census projections. It’s also worth noting that a supply deficit and rising prices are the two main challenges for investors eyeing residential properties this year. People typically add investment properties to their investment strategies because of the passive income… [Read More]
How to Use Your Rental Income Smartly
It’s not really a secret anymore. Real estate is the best, fastest, and most predictable way to build wealth. If you play by the rules, don’t get emotionally involved, and use objective decision-making to invest in the right rental properties, you will generate revenue over time. However, there’s one big question that remains: What do… [Read More]
5 Ways to Boost Your Real Estate Listings Visually
Humans are visual creatures. In fact, 90% of the information we absorb is visual, and we process images 60,000 times faster than text. This is why real estate listings rely so heavily on quality listing photos. Without them, it’s hard to get buyers’ attention. Plus, 90% of home buyers search online during the home buying… [Read More]
How to Be a Prepared Home Seller
Are you truly prepared to sell your home? Selling a home isn’t always easy. Even in a seller’s market, with restricted inventory, high prices, and a wide assortment of buyers clamoring to tour your house, there’s no guarantee that you’re going to attract competitive bids – or that your home will sell in its first… [Read More]
The Top 10 Rental Property Marketing Mistakes
If you want your rental property to be successful and generate consistent income, you need to keep it occupied with tenants. And to attract those tenants, you need to market your rental property. That means putting your property in front of more people looking for a rental and making it seem as attractive as possible…. [Read More]
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Can You Start Investing With a Multifamily Property?
Buying and managing properties as part of your rental property portfolio can be extremely profitable, especially on large scales. But even the…