For many people, the bulk of the money that they’ve saved is in an employer-sponsored retirement plan (such as a 401k) and/or IRA account. So, in order to access these funds to purchase certain “tangible” assets like real estate, you could face some significant penalties – on top of losing the tax-advantaged status of the [...]
If you’ve been considering the expansion of your investment property empire, it is possible that you’ve thought about the purchase of a duplex, a 4-plex, or even a larger multi-family apartment building. There a several reasons why multi-family properties could provide you with added benefits – starting with the ability to attain several income streams [...]
As a landlord or the owner of rental real estate, you are likely looking for ways to keep your tenant(s) in place and in turn, the rent checks coming in. Certainly, one way to accomplish this is to communicate regularly with your renter(s). But, while good landlords will typically respond to tenant needs in a [...]
While owning rental real estate can provide you with the opportunity to earn “passive” income from your tenants, would you still be able to earn a nice return from your investments if you stopped doing everything that you’re currently doing? The list of landlord duties can be a long one, which oftentimes includes some – [...]
It is every rental property owners’ dream to have a steady stream of income from their properties each month like clockwork. But, if you’ve owned rental real estate for any length of time, you are likely well aware that this is not necessarily always the case. In fact, even if you have good-paying tenants residing [...]
For many rental property owners, the key goal for purchasing properties is to receive a steady, ongoing income from the tenants. But, just like any other type of investment, knowing whether or not your property is growing in value is also key. Unlike the price of a stock or mutual fund, ascertaining the approximate value [...]
Although there are countless investors who own rental property - and who are also making good money "on the side" - there are some who may be wondering how to take this part-time endeavor and turn it into a full-time career. The good news is that being a full-time real estate investor can be profitable. [...]
Owning investment property can be a great way to generate additional income - or even to make a full-time living. But before diving in, it is important to know just how much investment property you are able to purchase. There are several different financial "components" to take into consideration when you are determining what you [...]
While investing in real estate can offer a nice steady cash flow and appreciation for investors, owning truly profitable properties may not be an easy road. But for those who are able to consistently take on investments that provide positive incoming rent, while at the same time increasing overall net worth, there is some required [...]
As a real estate investor, the thought may have crossed your mind to purchase rental property in another state. This may be due to having family in that particular area, the desire to live there in the future, or possibly even because you have come across deal that is hard to refuse. But, before moving [...]
A good real estate investment can help to accelerate wealth, as well as to diversify your overall financial portfolio. Just like any other type of investment, though, moving forward with the purchase of a property should entail making several good choices up front. Even if a particular piece of real estate may seem like a [...]
As a real estate investor, just like any other business owner, you want to be sure that you have good, quality "inventory" for your customers. So, when going out to locate property for potential rentals, you need to ensure that you are using all of the possible sources, because in this particular business, you just [...]
Owning real estate can be a great way to build wealth, as well as to provide yourself with regular cash flow over time. However, unless it is done correctly, investing in real estate can also be a path to financial ruin. With that in mind, it's important to ensure that you avoid the common - and [...]
Although many real estate investors purchase property in order to offset their stock market investments, there are some ways that investing in real estate can be similar. This is primarily in the way that you go about finding the very best deal. For those who are savvy investors in the stock market, it isn't likely [...]
As an investor, there are numerous ways in which you can go about purchasing property. However, buying real estate through a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or transferring the ownership ofproperty to an LLC, can be a smart way to protect your personal assets. This is because an LLC cannot be held responsible for personal debt. [...]
As the owner of rental property, you certainly want to maximize your investment to the fullest. But at the same time, you also need to make the best use of the hours that you have available in the day. So, how do you know when it could be the right time to consider taking on [...]
Finding a property for sale that is already taking in rent can be a nice investment. Already having a tenant (or multiple tenants) in place, can save you a great deal of time and money, and it can provide you with immediate cash flow. But, before making an offer on the rental property, you need [...]
Unlike selling a stock or a mutual fund, to sell your investment property - regardless of the reason - is not something that's as simple as calling up your broker on the phone and having a check for the proceeds in your mailbox by the following week. In fact often, the time that it takes [...]
While many real estate investors prefer one type of residential property over another, the truth is that it is possible to achieve success with either. What makes the biggest difference is whether or not you follow a particular investment strategy. There can, however, be definite advantages and drawbacks to owning either single family or multi-family [...]
When searching for the perfect investment property, there are actually a lot of choices available out in the market - and at first glance, it may seem like there are a myriad of "good deals." After all, when viewing the For Sale listings online or through other sources, you may even see some that are [...]
Now that things have stabilized somewhat in the Florida real estate market, it may seem like you would be able to pick up properties with the potential to appreciate faster. Unfortunately, that isn't necessarily the case - and investors who dive in without first having a strategy can oftentimes end up losing a great deal [...]
As a real estate investor, you've probably heard it a thousand times before, but it bears repeating again - the three most important criteria when purchasing real estate are location, location, and location. The question here is, though, what really makes for a good location when searching for a good rental property? The answer is [...]
As we've watched the stock market dive throughout the first few weeks of 2016, now may be a good time to talk about various investments and who really controls what when you take hold of a particular type of investment vehicle. For example, when you purchase an investment such as a stock or a bond, [...]