Bidding on foreclosures is riskier than making an offer on a property listed for sale by a private seller. The reason is because foreclosures are sold “as-is,” meaning the seller offers no warranty on the condition of the property. If the property has been vacant for awhile, problems can fester and grow worse over time. […]
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#Congress Just Opened #RealEstate FloodGates!
In the FY2016 Federal Budget just passed by Congress, and signed by the President, a little known law that limits the amount of foreign investment in the U.S. real estate industry, has been relaxed. Kenneth Rosen, chairman of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics at University of California, Berkeley, projects an additional […]
5 Reasons to #Invest in #RealEstate! #realestateinvesting
“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 […]
When #Tenant Pays #Rent Late … #tenantscreening
When tenants start paying rent late, especially if it’s more than 1 week late, chances are they will never catch up. The very first time they are late paying the rent, you must charge them a late fee. You must set the tone early in the landlord-tenant relationship. Your goal is not to be friends […]
When Prospective #Tenant Rushes You … #tenantscreening
We have a 3 bedroom 2 bath townhouse available for rent. A 30-year old woman with 2 children applied to rent the townhouse on a Sunday evening. She has a $90,000 annual salary, a FICO score of 640, and a very good landlord reference from her previous landlord. We called her current supervisor and character […]
Hot #RealEstate Markets in #WashingtonDC, #Maryland & #NorthernVA!
The real estate markets in the Washington Metropolitan area include Washington DC, and it’s surrounding suburbs in Maryland, and Northern Virginia. These markets have always been supported by good, middle to upper middle class jobs provided by the Federal Government. For details on what’s hot in Washington DC, Suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia, click: What’s […]
#RealEstate #RetirementPlan in Action! #retirementincome
We have written several articles on how to create your own retirement plan by investing in real estate. Our articles include: Create Your Own Pension Plan Secure Your Retirement with Rental Income 4 Reasons to Add Real Estate to Your Retirement Plan It is gratifying to see an article about a young couple who purchased […]
How to Find a Really Good #RealEstateAgent!
A really good Real Estate Agent is crucial to your success as a beginner real estate investor. Why? You will spend lots of time with your Real Estate Agent looking at properties, negotiating offers, and completing settlements. In our opinion, you want some who is personable and has excellent interpersonal skills. In our opinion, you […]
Exercise Caution When #Investing in #RealEstate #Mortgages!
There are several ways to make money when investing in real estate. One way is to purchase privately-held mortgages or “notes.” We do not have any personal experience buying notes, although we have attended seminars. The following article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of buying real estate notes. For details, click here. For the beginner […]
Pay Off #StudentLoanDebt by #Investing in #RealEstate! #studentloans
It is estimated that student loan debt has ballooned to the $1 trillion dollar mark! The debt keeps millennials from committing to buying a home, so they rent instead. The following article offers an interesting way to pay off student loan debt. For details, click here. For the beginner real estate investor, it is very […]