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14 Nov Why You Should Invest in Single-Family Properties

Real estate investment properties come in all shapes and sizes. Some investors prefer commercial properties, others like multi-family homes, and others prefer apartment buildings. However, as many experienced investors know, the best opportunities for protection and profit can often be found in single-family properties.   The most common form of easily purchasable property nationwide, single-family homes serve homeowners from coast to coast. Another term for a home that houses a single family – unlike something like a duplex or an apartment building that can house many households simultaneously – that is often freestanding, most residential properties throughout the country are single-family homes....

14 Oct Guide to Selling a Home in a Slow(er) Market

Real estate investing brings great opportunity. The opportunity to generate ongoing income, whether in the form of a rental property or a series of fix and flips, is very enticing, particularly as this kind of venture also helps to build financial stability for the future.   However, success in real estate investing is less challenging in a market that is going up. When buyers are eager for a home that's ready to live in, they're willing to pay top dollar – unless the market takes a dip and plenty of properties are available with similar features at a far more reasonable price...

17 Sep 7 Landscaping Projects for Fix & Flips

Fixing and flipping homes can be a lucrative investment opportunity: Many individuals interested in real estate investments have found a profitable niche in fix and flips, which refers to the process of purchasing a run-down or out of date home, fixing it up to increase market value, and immediately selling for a profit.   The fixing part of a fix and flip is where the complexity of this process arises; making the right repairs and upgrades to ensure a satisfactory product is more challenging than it sounds. Understanding what to upgrade in order to best attract buyer attention as well as what...

12 Aug How to Manage Your Small Business Finances to Secure a Hard Money or Stated Income Loan

Running a business is a dream for many entrepreneurially-minded individuals, offering a freedom that working for someone else doesn't allow. However, starting a business takes a lot more than a good idea and big dreams.   Managing small business finances, particularly for those who don't have a finance background, can be a true challenge that will require significant learning and attention to detail. If your business finances aren’t managed carefully, even in the early stages of establishment, you will likely face challenges sooner rather than later. Keeping accurate financial records is paramount to being approved for a hard money or alternative documentation...

17 Jul Do You Have the Makeup of a Great Real Estate Investor

Real estate investing takes time, money, resources, and education. Purchasing real estate is often a high-cost endeavor, which automatically makes it more of a commitment than putting some money in an index fund. Before you leap in with both feet into real estate investing, see if you have the makeup of a great real estate investor. If you’re missing some of these, can you work on them to become the real estate investor you want to be? If you’re investing in real estate properly, you can set yourself up for a lifetime of financial gains.   Do You Take Risks? There's no way...

18 Jun How to Price Your Real Estate Investment Accurately When Selling

Now that you have held your real estate investment property to your time horizon, it’s now time to sell. But for how much?   As with most investment decisions, determining the best way to proceed with an investment property isn't simple. There are a lot of factors that go into things like pricing a property, from market conditions to speed of sale. While it would be nice to earn a huge profit on every fix-and-flip or relinquished rental property, this simply isn't reasonable. As with any investment, there will be ups and downs.   The appropriateness of pricing can essentially make or break the...

20 May How to Successfully Sell Property to Millennials

In real estate investing, if done correctly, fixing and flipping properties is a great way to see strong ROI. Purchasing low-cost properties, rehabbing them, and putting them back on the market can be a great strategy for those with the right approach.   However, in addition to creating a lovely property with desirable features, one of the biggest factors in an effective fix and flip is knowing your audience. If the market you're working in is largely aging adults, you'll want to focus on different things than you would if your neighborhood is primarily young families – and this mindset is more...

16 Apr Tell Me the Difference: Cash Flow vs. Profit

For some investors, the concept of cash flow and profit are blurred. This is understandable; there is frequently a link between the two, and a lack of cash flow often means that more funds are going into real estate projects than is possible to get out of them. And when cash flows have completely dried up, there is a strong chance you're losing money on your investments, not profiting.   However, cash flow and profits are not the same thing and conflating the two can cause issues for your perspective on the success of real estate investments. If you understand the distinction...

14 Mar 5 Sell Signals For an Investment Property

Investment properties are not forever. Despite your best intentions, sooner or later your situation might change, and it may be a good time to sell your property. However, making the decision to move on is often easier said than done.   If you have investment properties that aren't performing up to par or are failing to fit your current vision, it may be time to sell. These five sell signals for a property investment can help you weigh the pros and cons of hanging on – or make the tough choice to sell.   Your ROI Isn't Living Up to Expectations As every diligent investor...

05 Feb 8 Tips for Being an Effective Landlord

Acting as a landlord seems easy in theory, but the reality is often much different. Success in operating a rental property takes careful effort, deep knowledge, and commitment to providing a positive experience for tenants. Despite the perception of real estate as a passive income activity, managing property often crosses over the line into an active job.   This isn't to say, of course, that it's impossible for a property investor to excel as a landlord. These eight tips can help you make the process of serving as a landlord as simple and successful as possible.   Be Selective When you're seeking tenants, particularly at...

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