How do you know if you have enough money to invest in real estate? In our opinion, you must be able to answer YES to all of the following questions: If a tenant moves out unexpectedly, do you have enough money to pay the mortgage, property taxes, insurance each month for 3 – 4 months? […]
Posts with the real estate investment tag
Create Your Own #Pension Plan! #retirementplan
There was a time when you could bank on your employer’s promise of a pension after you met the “years of service” requirement. Sadly, those days are long gone. According to a recent article, Congress passed legislation that lets “multi-employer” pension plans off the hook and allows pension administrators to slash pension benefits. Imagine you’re […]
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 […]
Imagine Your Own #Vacation Home! #retireyourway
After such a long and challenging winter, our thoughts turn to sunny vacation days! Imagine a quaint vacation home near the beach … a warm breeze flowing through the windows … the smell of salt and sand in the air … Ahhh … Wouldn’t it be nice to have a vacation home waiting for you? […]
Top Residential #Rental #RealEstate Markets in the U.S.!
What are the top markets in the U.S. for investing in residential rental real estate? “Realtor.com has issued a new report ranking the best markets for buying residential rental properties in the third quarter of 2016 in terms of returns …” For details, click here. For the beginner real estate investor, it is very important […]
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Build #Wealth by #Investing in #RealEstate!
“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 […]
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 […]
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Where to #Invest in 2019! #housing #housing2019 #investing
As we embrace the new year, it’s a good time to evaluate our past investments, and contemplate our investing strategy for the new year. If you have decided to invest in real estate, one of your first questions will be “where to invest?” The following Forbes article identifies several cities in the U.S.A. To learn […]
Use Your #IRA to #Invest in #RealEstate! #investing #investors
Are you aware that you can use your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to invest in real estate? If not, don’t feel discouraged. It is a well-kept secret! To learn more about using your IRA to invest in real estate, click here. For the beginner real estate investor, please be advised that using your IRA will […]
Develop a #Website for Your #RealEstate #Business!
If you are starting your real estate business and want to maximize your online presence, consider setting up a website. A website gives prospective renters, buyers, and sellers an opportunity to view your offers without leaving their homes. A website gives your real estate business exposure to prospective clients from all over the world! To […]