If you’re like most sellers, once you decide to sell, your next thought might have been skipping the commissions and selling your house independently as an FSBO. However, the mountains of paperwork and complicated nature of the transaction often send sellers out into the world seeking recommendations for a good agent.  If you’d like to […]

If you’re on the fence about selling your investment property, it never hurts to be well-informed on the various indicators your property may fall under. Read on as we explore these five signs that it’s time to sell your Orange County investment property! Aging When major systems like the HVAC or structural components like the […]

Using other people’s money to buy real estate in Orange County will allow you to buy more lucrative investments than you otherwise could.  There are a number of options you have to consider if you aren’t starting from a position of having a lot of capital to spend–read on as we explore how you can […]

Buying investment real estate sooner rather than later can significantly impact your returns and the quality of your future lifestyle. The time value of money in real estate is a term that describes the value of money over time, used in determining the future cash flow of an investment and what it would be worth in […]

Real estate is an asset class that allows nearly anyone to create steady income streams and build a portfolio that provides a healthy investment return. Whether you imagine yourself as a landlord with one property to manage or a real estate mogul with vast holdings, buying an investment property is an overwhelming proposition when you […]

There are many reasons sellers consider selling on their own as an FSBO, yet FSBO sales have decreased from 15 percent to only 8 percent of sales over the past few decades. Furthermore, of those that do sell, they sell for an average of 26 percent less. Considering the abysmal statistics for those who attempt […]

Equity is a driving force in building wealth, and selling your house before building any equity can be disheartening and sometimes leaves sellers owing money at the closing table. So read on as we explore selling a house with no equity in Orange County. Short Sale After attaining the approval of their lender to sell […]

Have you considered using your IRA to buy real estate investment properties? For those who like being in the driver’s seat, a significant plus is that self-directed IRAs give you more control than the Traditional or Roth IRA investment options, adding much-desired diversity to your holdings in alternative assets.  If you would like to take […]

Highly experienced real estate investors can see fantastic opportunities in the same way they can spot red flags that may slip by those with less experience. Therefore, it only makes sense to make yourself aware of the possible pitfalls that show themselves or the signs indicating this is an investment property that is a hidden […]

Funding for investment property is available from conventional lenders, and some private investors may be willing to help you get started. However, as with all investments, you should always weigh your risks. If you arere looking for guidance on financing to help you grow your real estate portfolio, read on as we explore how to […]