investing: A Real Estate Investment Plan for Beginners
- 03/19/07 08:53 AM
The number of real estate investors that decide to purchase their first investment property without a plan of action in place is staggering. It seems that every week or so you hear a story about an investment property that has been foreclosed upon or placed under short-sale status. Real estate investing, however, is no different than any other type of investing. It requires forethought, proper planning, and discipline to achieve the desired goals. This article provides a simple yet proven effective plan for a beginning real estate investor wishing to invest for the long term to grow their initial investment into a sizable … (13 comments)
investing: 'Almost New' Homes Better Than 'New' When Investing in Real Estate
- 01/30/07 01:53 AM
One investing trend that has really picked up speed lately involves investing in "Almost New" homes rather than new homes. Many out of state investors have learned that maintenance and property management can be very difficult when you are not near the property, even with a great property manager. In addition, it is much more difficult to estimate costs and expenses on older homes because huge maintenance issues occasionally occur. For this reason, many investors turned toward investing in new homes in the size and price range for young families. Lately, however, savvy out of state investors in the Dallas/Fort Worth area have instead turned … (3 comments)
investing: Realtor® Rainman
- 01/12/07 08:10 AM
In today's age of computers and technology, it seems we are losing touch with some common helpful calculations that are important even if you do have a laptop, smart phone and all the other gadgets and gizmos. One simple valuation tool that all Realtors® who regularly deal with investors and investment properties should remember is a simple calculation that can be used to assess value absent any comps, though it still requires a certain amount of knowledge of the market and the area the property is located within. All areas have their own range of market capitalization rates, but absent access to … (0 comments)
investing: Real Estate Investing 101
- 01/06/07 05:54 AM
I have noticed over the years, especially now that investing in real estate is such a hot topic, that many beginners to real estate investing can quickly get in over their head fast. And though I am not a real estate investment guru by any means I have picked up a few tips along the way, first as an investor myself, second as the son of a homebuilder and builder of numerous duplexes and multi-family dwellings, and now as a REALTOR and agent for other investors. If you want to get into investing or are a newer agent wanting to work with investors here … (2 comments)
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The number of real estate investors that decide to purchase their first investment property without a plan of action in place is staggering. It seems that every week or so you hear a story about an investment property that has been foreclosed upon or placed under short-sale status. Real estate investing, however, is no different than any other type of investing. It requires forethought, proper planning, and discipline to achieve the desired goals. This article provides a simple yet proven effective plan for a beginning real estate investor wishing to invest for the long term to grow their initial investment into a sizable … (13 comments)
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