Tips for Making Your First Turnkey Investment
Monday, August 20
Turnkey investing is one of the most passive forms of real estate investment that’s out there, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook completely when it comes to work. Before making your first purchase, there are certain steps you must take to ensure you’re winding up with a good deal. There ...
3 Myths About Remote Real Estate Investing
Wednesday, August 15
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, remote real estate investing has come a long way, thanks to technology. Before the internet and apps and FaceTime and all that fun stuff, investors were taking on a pretty big risk if they chose to buy rental property outside their local market.Today...not so ...
Don’t Have Enough for a Down Payment? No Problem, You can Still Invest
Monday, August 13
When buying a new rental property, you have two options: you can pay for it in full, or you can borrow the funds using a mortgage or other type of loan. If you go with option B, you’ll quickly discover that most lenders require a down payment of at least 20% to secure the loan. On a property pric...
Real Estate Investing Terms to Know
Friday, July 13
Every industry has their own jargon that’s used. If you’re involved with stock trading, you may hear words like bear market or blue chip, while in the tech industry, phrases like content curation and website optimization are common. Real estate investing has its own lingo too, and if you’re just ...
5 Questions to Ask Your Lender Before Buying Investment Property
Friday, June 29
If you plan to finance the purchase of a rental property, choosing the right lender to work with can have a major impact on the overall success of your investment. Different lenders offer different options for investors, so don’t go into it assuming that the scenario would be the same across the ...
Should You Buy Rental Property in a Retirement Community?
Monday, June 25
Retirement communities that cater to the 55+ crowd bring up an interesting question for real estate investors: is it a good idea to buy property there? There’s a lot to consider when you’re evaluating a niche property like this, and reviewing some of the pros and cons is one way to help you make ...