Online real estate auctions are growing in popularity, and not just among investors looking for distressed properties. As the flood of post-housing-crisis foreclosures slows to a trickle, online real estate auctions are gaining more traction among homebuyers looking to purchase a primary residence, too. That may mean more competition, so how do you maximize your chances […]
You’d be surprised by how many agents and brokers are actually using sites like Auction.com to help their clients find great deals while generating large commissions for themselves!
It used to be that “home is where the heart is” but increasingly home is also a place where spare rooms mean instant cash. The “shared housing” era has begun and with it new ways to look at real estate values.
Published October 2016. Somehow I managed to avoid the whole zombie and vampire craze completely. I don’t watch “The Walking Dead.” I’m not that into vampires either, so I didn’t watch “True Blood” or even “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” But as a homeowner, there is one thing that fills me with dread: The idea that […]
Today, let’s take a look at some common frightening items an unlucky investor might encounter in a recently purchased foreclosure, and how to handle them.
If you’d like to start investing in real estate, you don’t necessarily have to be a multimillionaire. It’s possible to get started with as little as $5,000 or less. In this post, we’ll look at five ways you can start your real estate investing career even if you can’t afford to pay all cash for […]
As single-family homes increase in price, investors often look for less expensive alternatives, such as condos. But is investing in condos a good idea?
If you’re a residential real estate investor who owns a vacation rental property, you know that your biggest challenge is keeping the home consistently occupied. You can outsource marketing and booking to a real estate agency or property manager, but the fees can often gobble up 20% or more of your rental income. Or you […]
Solar panels have long been touted as the future of green energy. If they’re not financially beneficial, however, some people simply won’t install them, no matter how eco-friendly they may be. The good news is that the price of solar panels has dropped dramatically, from $101 per watt in 1975 to just $.61 in 2015. […]
Congratulations! You’ve found an investment property you like. But before you even think about entering an offer or a bid, do your due diligence. And one of the most critical steps in the due diligence process is a preliminary title report, especially if the real estate property is a foreclosure, bank-owned property or short sale. […]