When you decided to learn more about real estate investing, one of the first questions you probably asked yourself is — Why buy real estate? Whenever you are about to make any type of investment, it is wise to look at your personal goals. Do you have short term, mid term, and long term goals? […]
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#International #RealEstate Market is Booming! Find out where!
The international real estate market is booming, according the international market research by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). If you are currently investing in real estate, or anticipate doing so in the future, it’s important to have a good “feel” for what’s going on in your local neighborhood, city, county, state, country, and the world! […]
Advice from a Billionaire #RealEstate #Investor!
We are always interested to hear from those who have made it. Anecdotal advice is valuable. Use your own judgement to evaluate what you read and hear to determine it’s value to you. To learn more about an interview with Sam Zell, a Real Estate Billionaire, click here. For the beginner real estate investor, it […]
Exercise Caution When Purchasing #RealEstate!
The U.S. real estate market is heating up, therefore it’s more difficult to find good rental properties at a good price. Beginner real estate investors should be very careful when evaluating prospective real estate investments. The following article is written by an experienced real estate investor in the Washington DC metropolitan area of the U.S. […]
How to Evaluate a Potential #RealEstate #Investment!
When evaluating a potential real estate investment, there are many factors to consider such as location, condition of the property, asking price, potential rental income, potential for future appreciation. To learn more about the most important factors for investing in real estate, click here. For the beginner real estate investor, it is very important to […]
#RealEstate is a Key Asset for Building #Wealth! #invest
“Real Estate is a Key Asset for Building Wealth!” When people wonder how to build wealth and how or where to start, this statement says it all. It is worth repeating “Real Estate is a Key Asset for Building Wealth!” In our opinion, saving money in the bank and receiving less than 1% interest will […]
How to Get Started #Investing in #RealEstate! #invest
Welcome to Hands On Real Estate Investing! We have been investing in residential real estate for the past 25 years. This blog is dedicated to sharing our personal experiences, guidance, and tips with you. Our goal is to help the beginner real estate investor get started investing in residential real estate. We are often asked […]
Be Wary of #Scams When Wiring Settlement Funds!
Last year, we bought a 3 bedroom townhouse. We took a cashier’s check to settlement. We thought it was sufficient. However, the settlement agent told us we had to wire funds to the settlement company’s account. We had never wired funds before, and we are suspicious of wiring large amounts of money. How do you […]