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Everybody is on the hunt for the perfect rental property investment. We want minimal risk, high returns and easy management. What we don’t realize is that those are hard to come by. Instead of constantly searching for the perfect investment you should look for something more easily attainable. A rental property is undoubtedly the best long-term investment […]

If you are in the real estate investing business long enough eventually you will face a business crisis. Your tenant may cause damage to a rental property, a deal maybe lost at the 11th hour or a rehab may have unexpected issues. How you act when these present themselves will not only determine the immediate problem but will […]

While buying real estate, it is important to pay the right price and finalize deals quickly. In some cases, it may be better to finalize quickly at the sellers price. While in other cases, the buyer may walk away if they find that the price is very high. If the buyer is able to win […]

Completing a successful Real Estate Transaction is difficult. It takes several moving parts coming together at the right time to get a deal to the finish line. Even when you have a signed contract you still need the inspection, appraisal, insurance and closing to go off without a hitch. All it takes is one person […]

Inherited property or a property in probate is one of the most difficult ones to deal with. You never know when, due to a chain of unexpected events, you might end up being the owner of an inherited property. With all the laws and bureaucratic processes involved, the changing of titles of ownership itself is […]

Having a quality rental property is not enough to attract tenants. In hot markets good rentals may be a dime a dozen. You need to come up with ways to have your property stand out from the crowd. Instead of massive upgrades throughout the property you are better off making subtle, but impactful, changes. Updating […]

Many low and middle-income earners know that a large portion of their paycheck goes to cover the cost of rent.  This makes them think that they should always opt for low rent apartments.  Their dreams of home-ownership then becomes almost completely out of reach or like a mirage. Without even knowing, this idea has brought […]

Investing in rental properties can be one of the most difficult things you do in real estate. It can also be one of the most profitable if executed properly. Being a landlord is not exactly rocket science. You find a property, make subtle improvements, get good tenants and collect rent checks. Your rent checks should exceed […]

In a typical listing agreement, instructions are defined in writing for how both Listing Agent and Buyer’s Agent receive their commission at the Close of Escrow. Industry Standard suggest the Listing Agent receives about 3.5% in a normal transaction while the Buyer’s Agent receives about 2.5%. Does that mean the seller or the buyer pays […]

As with anything, there are do’s and don’ts when it comes to selling your home. Some of the biggest mistakes are arguably the easiest to avoid, which becomes especially important if you are selling or thinking about selling your house without a Realtor. Here are four home selling mistakes you should consider avoiding at all costs. Pricing […]