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Investing In Dallas Real Estate: Is Owning Rental Property For You

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Fathom Realty

Investing in Dallas real estate and owning rental property sounds glamorous, but it isn't for everyone. 

Be sure you know what you're getting into and understand what you are getting into before signing on the dotted line. Here are some questions you should ask yourself before purchasing an investment property:

  • Where will the down payment come from for this property?
  • Do you have cash reserves so you handle periods of vacancy, i.e. no income?
  • How about reserves for unexpected repairs and other expenses?
  • Do you need property to rent immediately or do you have time and money for a "fixer-upper"?
  • Will you make needed renovations and repairs or hire someone else for the job?
  • What type of property do you want: single family, apartment, duplex, condominium, or vacation property?

Thinking it through ahead of time assures that you won't get caught making a rash decision you will regret later.

If you decide now is the time to take advantage of lower market prices and invest in Dallas real estate and rental property, visit TexasHomeCentral.com.

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Josh Harley is the Founder and CEO of Fathom Realty. Josh is a serial entrepreneur, tech geek, innovator, disruptor, marketer, teacher, artist, U.S. Marine, and an Alaska-raised sweet tea fiend.

As the CEO of Fathom Realty, Josh helped earn Fathom a prestigious place on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. … not once, but three times in a row. Josh also made the Swanepoel Power 200 list of Trendsetters for 2017.