COVID-19 and Real Estate
Friday, March 13
We have been getting asked a lot about how we think COVID-19 will effect the real estate market...and honestly if we had a crystal ball we would be even better at our job than we already are. All joking aside though...what precautions are we taking and what precautions can you take during this ti...
Are You Ready For Your Purchase?
Saturday, March 07
Are you ready to buy your first, or next investment? Aren’t a cash buyer?! I have seen often where someone thinks they are but yet they haven’t talked with a lender, figured out or secured a downpayment and still aren’t exactly sure what they are looking for. I have seen this too many times to co...
Buyer Service Agreements
Friday, March 06
have seen a lot of posts in the past few days about Buyer Representation (or Service) Agreements and thought that I would write a post about what they state in Oregon and the benefits to them. In Oregon the agreement is a set term that expires like any other contract or agreement. It can be term...
Educate, Research. Network
Thursday, March 05
Make sure you are educating yourself on everything imaginable - market conditions, current rents, best upgrades to make for your investment, is the location right? Doing the research ahead of time will save you from making a decision you may later regret, and let’s face it, regret in investing ca...
Are you too emotional?
Wednesday, March 04
When buying a home, even an investment, people instinctively listen to their hearts rather than letting their logic and knowledge speak for the deal. I mean, if you are purchasing a home to live in and raise a family this makes perfect sense, right? But letting your emotions get the best of you w...
What Makes a Rental More Appealing to a Tenant?
Tuesday, March 03
As investors, finding the right tenant is key to making your investment worth it in the long run. The right tenant will be able to make on-time rent payment, keep your investment home in good condition, stay in place longer and be in communication with you about needed repairs and maintenance. Al...