When you’re buying a home as your primary residence, even though you try to keep emotions out of the equation, they often seep in. After all, you’re purchasing the place where you and your family will spend most of your time for at least the next several years. When you purchase investment properties, however, there’s…
Real estate investing is a smart strategy to build your wealth, but to be successful at it, you’ve got to do it right. Unfortunately, too many investors fall into the trap of real estate investment mistakes. Here are some of the common ones and how to avoid them. The Top 4 Real Estate Investment Mistakes…
We’ve hammered it home in article after article on the Smartland blog: real estate investing involves having an in-depth knowledge of the area in which you’re thinking of buying. Once you’ve settled on a property, being a landlord isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it prospect; even after you’ve found tenants, there are always issues to be managed. How,…
Whether your investment properties are a full-time business for you or a way to generate passive income on the side, it’s important to maximize every dollar you make from your rentals. There are some important ways you can protect your real estate investment income. Here are some strategies to keep in mind as you purchase…
Perhaps you live in the Cleveland area, or maybe you live elsewhere and have been considering northeast Ohio real estate investing to grow your portfolio. You may have read about the area’s thriving economy or booming real estate market. If you’re thinking of purchasing turnkey rental properties in northeastern Ohio, here are a few things…
If you’ve started investing in turkey properties, you’ve likely discovered that they’re an excellent business and a highly effective way to generate passive income. Like any business, it’s natural to want to grow your turnkey property business. One way to do this is by purchasing additional properties, but that’s not always financial feasible. Another way…
Although the idea of flipping a real estate investment is an exciting one, reality often doesn’t align with the cable television shows that claim to document these endeavors. In real life, investors that dive into an ill-maintained property frequently discover that the repairs and renovations needed are far more extensive – and expensive – than…
In the real estate world, connections are everything. This applies to finding the best properties to add to your portfolio, finding a buyer when it’s time to sell a property, as well as marketing the properties you currently have for rent. From real estate networking to investment property marketing, social media should be a strategic…
When you’re building an investment property portfolio, you’re constantly on the lookout for the next fantastic property that will help bring in passive income. For those who are new to real estate investing, the process of learning where to buy turnkey rental properties can be fraught with trial and error. Thankfully, by educating yourself and…
While the stock market can be a great way to earn passive income, its extreme ups and downs have left some investors looking for an alternative. Many have found turnkey rentals to be an excellent way to build wealth in the long-term while generating immediate cash flow in the form of rental income. Just like…