Do you have what it takes to be a great landlord when buying real estate in Orange County? It sounds so simple, you buy an investment property, rent it out and then sit back and collect your passive income. But wait, there is much more to the process when you’re an active landlord. We have […]

Investing in land is often overlooked as a way to build holdings in your real estate portfolio, especially by beginning investors who could easily purchase a smaller parcel of undeveloped land at an affordable entry cost. There are many ways investors can profit from land. When you consider all of the possibilities, this real estate […]

While your home may be new or like new, and you know you could get your asking price, given the current market, if you could risk listing on the market, afford to prep for the sale of your house, complete any necessary repairs and then wait out the selling process. However, the pressures of time, […]

Entering the world of real estate investing can be overwhelming. We’ve gathered some information to help guide you away from making needless mistakes saving yourself from emotional and financial stress by learning from the hard lessons of other investors. So read on as we explore the top five mistakes real estate investors make in Orange […]

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 […]