It seems so very simple. You pay a couple hundred dollars and get the “secret” to making millions practically overnight in real estate. It all sounds so tempting. You walk in with nothing, sign some papers and walk out with cash and the keys to a house. And, you can do it over and over [...]
Just as in any venture, it is tough to go it alone when you invest in real estate. Make sure you hire the real estate, legal and titling pros when it makes sense. For instance, if a real estate agent comes along and can find you a buyer three months sooner than you can on [...]
Once you own one home, what might pop into your head is the idea of owning a second home as a money investment. Though the real estate and housing market is low, if you have some fortitude and some patience, now might be an excellent time to invest in real estate. After you invest in real [...]
When investing in anything, including real estate, having a budget planned out is a great idea. By having an investing budget you will be able to stay on track and ensure that you do not get yourself into any hot water. Time and time again real estate investors make bad mistakes when it comes to [...]
Basic rental is an old practice. You buy a piece of property and rent it out to someone else, whether it is a house, a condo, a townhouse, etc. You, as the owner of the property, pay the mortgage, taxes and cost of maintaining the property. To invest, this means you need to make a [...]
Interest rates on 15 and 30 year mortgages are at record lows this week yet buyers seem to be leaving the market in droves. One reason for this is the increase in those looking to refinance rather than buy. It’s a catch 22 since fewer buyers lead to fewer sales, and a dropping in real [...]
Real estate used to be the backbone of any investment strategy. As a long term investment, it was secure, could be insured for damages, and if rented out, could produce a small income. For many, the events of recent years has soured this investment channel. Should it, and is real estate still a worth while [...]
There have been numerous reports in the media over the last couple of weeks regarding weak real estate markets. There is also new data showing home loan applications at a 10 year low. With a lot of properties on the market and a shrinking supply of buyers, is now a good time to be investing [...]
Virginia has some of the best land when it come to rural industries. The equine industry has been noted for its fabulous equestrian lodges in and around the Virginia area yet over the last 2-3 years real estate in Virginia has seen prices slide quite alarmingly. It is also an area where you could snare [...]
The housing market rides a little like a roller coaster at times and we seem to be starting another slow but steady climb to another peak. The peak is a long way off yet, but prices do seem to be creeping. Some interesting survey results recently may excite some investors – if it doesn’t, perhaps [...]
For the uninitiated, real estate flipping is the process of buying a property that is undervalued, doing some fairly basic renovations and then reselling the property. The aim is to make as much profit as possible as quickly as possible. Is it a wise way to invest in real estate given the current state of [...]
Unfortunately, none of us have crystal balls and this makes it impossible to know where markets will go at any given time. Real estate has long been considered one of the most stable forms of investment. This reputation has a little mud on it following the economic problems in recent years. However, real estate has [...]
