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Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, you need to understand how the home appraisal process works and how it determines the value of a property. This is far from the most glamorous part of buying or selling, but it is one of the most important. It’s an area that is easily misunderstood and causes […]

If you own rental properties, it’s likely that you’ll have to deal with an eviction at some point. This is never a pleasant process and it can often be completely out of your control. Evictions can sometimes run on for months and seriously damage your business. The actions you take in the initial weeks of […]

To be successful in real estate you have to follow a set of principles that will ensure you stay profitable. Without strong guiding principles, you’ll end up wasting a lot of time on properties that aren’t bringing in the money and can even be a drain on profits as well as your energy. Before making […]

When you are first getting started in real estate investment, you’ll learn that the natural path is to progress to ever bigger investments. You start with a rental home and once you’ve got a handle on that you move up to purchasing two, three or four more. Once you’ve got the confidence down to manage […]

In the real estate business, it’s always useful to have reliable partners you can count on in times of need. Strong networks make for more work done and at a faster pace. One such partnership that is vital to the success of any real estate business is that between an investor and a contractor. Independent […]

Unless you are very new to real estate investing, you must know the impact that foreclosures have had on the real estate market. One of the big misconceptions people have about foreclosures is that they are all the same. In reality, there are a few different stages to foreclosures, each with their own pros and […]

It’s easy in real estate investing to focus on the big areas and lose sight of those little areas that make the difference. Everyone loves to focus on finding and managing properties, but without giving due attention to those more mundane aspects of a business, you won’t last long. For a business to succeed you […]

There will always be ups and downs to every property investment. Stay long enough in the real estate business and you’ll see that there are many different ways to build a portfolio. One area of the rental market that has seen tremendous growth in recent years has been the student housing rentals. Many colleges cannot […]

Anyone who’s invested in vacation property looks forward to the summer months with glee. This is the chance to make your investment worth it and bring in a big return on your investment. The peak rental season for vacation properties is usually May to September, success in these months will decide how well you do […]

Anyone who purchases a condominium unit, townhouse or any type of development unit in a gated community is under obligation to join a Home Owner’s Association (HOA).  In the United States, this association is created by the project developer. It’s purpose is to set the rules and regulations for the community, while also managing the […]