In recent years, real estate has outpaced the stock market as the most popular way for younger Americans to invest their money. Driving this wave is the sense that real estate is more reliable than stocks. Today’s investors also feel the need to put their money into something concrete that can be seen and touched. Investing…
So you want to be a real estate investor? It sounds like an amazing way to make income, but there’s only one small problem: your pesky full-time job that’s currently paying all the bills. Thankfully, part-time real estate investing only takes up a portion of your time, leaving you free to focus on your primary…
Investing in rental properties isn’t like purchasing a primary residence or a vacation home. While investment buyers find the process to be quite a bit more complex, it’s also infinitely more rewarding. When a buyer is in the market for investment rental properties, the transaction is purely based on minimizing risk while maximizing financial potential….
When it comes to making money off of rental income, turnkey investing is taking the real estate world by storm. The benefit of purchasing a property that’s updated and ready to go — sometimes with a renter already installed — is plain. While some investors live in areas that are prime rental markets and can…
For buyers considering investing in real estate, the first step can be an exciting and intimidating one. While the payoff can be huge, there are also many pitfalls and misconceptions that can turn a real estate dream into a frustrating nightmare. By educating yourself and getting the right help, you can easily avoid some of the…
If you’re thinking about diving headfirst into the investment property market, you’re not alone. According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2016, a whopping 30% of all home sales were purchased by people looking for vacation homes or rental properties. Most buyers opted for properties in suburban or urban areas that were an average…
The world of real estate investing can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating, especially to a first-time investor. How do you maximize your reward while minimizing risk in real estate investments? Here are five important tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and to help you thrive in your real estate investments. The…
In order to make your rental property investments a success, you must attract fantastic tenants. To do this, you need to be a wonderful landlord. But what are the qualities of a good landlord? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as having someone sign a rental contract and handing them the keys. Being a great landlord…
Responsible, long-term tenants are the holy grail of the rental property world. As landlords search for the perfect tenant, they and their properties are being judged by potential renters. Here are a few tips to help you in attracting long-term residents to your rental. 1. People DO Judge a Book by Its Cover One of the…
When you’ve decided to become a real estate investor, finding the perfect property and collecting rent on it are only two parts of the process. In between finding a place and making rental income, you’ve got to find the perfect tenants. What makes a good renter, though? If you find great tenants, you’ll have people…