Real estate investments offer an opportunity to nearly anyone to create wealth and secure passive income for their retirement. And, as housing rates increase, more and more younger people are renting for more extended periods, more than a third of the country rents their homes, and of those, most are under 45 and have attended […]
The tax benefits of real estate make it a desirable investment, as does its quality of being a tangible asset and the fact that housing will always be in demand. Real estate appreciates and has consistently built wealth over the long-term for investors who take a careful approach. Investment real estate also protects investors against […]
The system you use to screen potential tenants you will place in the property is as essential as finding the right location when investing in real estate to help you avoid the most difficult tenants. You should systematically investigate their background and financial and rental history and follow up with all references. It’s worth the […]
Perhaps your circumstances have changed, and you no longer have the time and money to prep, rehab or even renovate a property to bring the highest returns. Or perhaps you have decided you would like to team up with experts after listing on your own; if this is the case, you are not alone. Owners […]
Ideas for real estate investments are limitless, and real estate purchases can be exciting for investors. However, it takes more than getting a good feeling about a property. Due diligence and skillful property management combine to build a healthy real estate portfolio. Diversifying into different sectors as you master each also helps build security against […]
Why didn’t anyone tell me? It’s frustrating to learn that you could have been making more profit from your investment dollar by taking a few simple steps to improve your property. With a focus on the more home-based lifestyle of the day, you may want to consider updating to the most current technology as an […]
While there may be nothing wrong with your property, the traditional listing process is long, complicated and can be extremely stressful during the best of times. However, selling your house on the Orange County market is not always the best method, especially when you’re under the pressures of time, finances or personal circumstances that do […]
Along with industrial, business or retail uses or apartment complexes, residential properties with more than five units are also commercial properties. Single-family homes, multi-family properties of up to four units and mobile homes are all considered residential properties. Both commercial and residential real estate investment opportunities serve to reach similar goals, with some very significant […]
Diversifying by providing income streams from multiple asset types, such as stocks, bonds, precious metals and from multiple sectors within the Orange County real estate market helps to ensure security against any sector’s downturns. Because time works in your favor when you invest in real estate, the sooner you begin, the greater the wealth. Rental […]
When searching for your investment property, you likely reviewed the numbers. However, these numbers reflected the existing property management’s commitment to their job. If you took on the landlord role and haven’t seen the same results, it may help to figure out where you’re going wrong. So read on as we explore five things that […]
