Home repairs. Those two words have the power to send shudders down the spines of homeowners, especially when it is time to sell. So often, these sellers list without knowing the depth of the repairs lurking below their roof, walls, and foundation surfaces. Instead, spending restless nights tossing and turning in fear and anticipation of … Continued
Exit strategies are necessary for the real estate investment business as a part of your overall strategy to realize the best returns on the investment when you purchase the property. Savvy investors, however, understand that they must maintain a constant vigil over the local market for upcoming changes or trends in real estate requiring an … Continued
When going through a divorce, there are many decisions to be made. Understandably, the goal is to complete the process and bring your settlement to full closure as quickly as possible, including selling a shared house. However, the funds from the sale are often required so that you can each move forward, meaning you’ll need … Continued
Multiple property owners multiply the complexities when it’s time to sell. However, you can mitigate misunderstandings, miscommunications, and missed opportunities to earn the highest possible profits by taking steps to keep the stress levels low, preventing costly issues. When investors enter into joint ownership, it’s best to do so under the advice of a local … Continued
While your home may be new or like new, and you know you could get your asking price, given the current market, if you could risk listing on the market, afford to prep for the sale of your house, complete any necessary repairs and then wait out the selling process. However, the pressures of time, … Continued
Perhaps your circumstances have changed, and you no longer have the time and money to prep, rehab or even renovate a property to bring the highest returns. Or perhaps you have decided you would like to team up with experts after listing on your own; if this is the case, you are not alone. Owners … Continued
While there may be nothing wrong with your property, the traditional listing process is long, complicated and can be extremely stressful during the best of times. However, selling your house on the Florida market is not always the best method, especially when you’re under the pressures of time, finances or personal circumstances that do not … Continued
When searching for your investment property, you likely reviewed the numbers. However, these numbers reflected the existing property management’s commitment to their job. If you took on the landlord role and haven’t seen the same results, it may help to figure out where you’re going wrong. So read on as we explore five things that … Continued
With risk comes rewards; when investing in real estate, greater risk equates to greater rewards. Real estate investments offer myriad options for people of every walk of life to leap into this exciting way to build wealth over the long term and create financial independence for your retirement years. Diversifying among the many different real … Continued
Duplexes are one type of rental property with two units under a shared roof that offers an affordable entry into the multi-family sector of real estate investing. New investors can either earn two income streams or house hack, living on one side. At the same time, the tenant pays off the mortgage and the expenses … Continued
Residential rentals offer fantastic tax benefits and can grow into significant wealth over time. But, for example, when looking at a potential investment and reviewing the accounting records, you can’t see all of the behind-the-scenes hours spent screening and dealing with tenants or the financial costs to create that steady and reliable flow of income. … Continued
As a real estate investor, your role as property manager requires you to understand the importance of screening tenants to the future of your returns on an investment is as significant as the property’s location. Just as you must perform due diligence before investing, you must perform thorough tenant screenings to protect your income stream, … Continued
Lease options offer would-be buyers a specified amount of time to qualify for a conventional mortgage before they purchase a property while enjoying all of the perks of homeownership. The benefits of the rent-to-own arrangement far outweigh the risks for savvy sellers. So, read on as we explore using a lease option to sell your … Continued
Is your dream home on the market? Then, you’d better move fast in the hot Florida real estate market like the one we are in now! Sellers are flush with cash buyers’ offers and benefit from selecting among buyers in bidding wars! Often, would-be buyers need to sell their existing homes for the funds before … Continued
There is a shortage of opportunities and high desirability of rent-to-own properties for buyers, making rent-to-own agreements offer a lucrative delayed exit strategy allowing real estate investors to squeeze a few extra dimes out of the returns on the property. In addition, the buyer maintains the property as if it were their own, typically up … Continued
