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How to buy your 1st rental property when you have a full time job?

Buying your first rental property can be challenging when you first starting out and do not know what direction to take. You have heard so many people making a lot of money in real estate. I share with you that is the fact and you heard it correctly. But I also want to warn you it will take time and commitment on your part to make it happens correctly.

I accidentally become a real estate investor because I bought a new home and my previous home turned into a rental. I saw the benefit of receivi…

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Why investing in Real Estate is better choice for long term holding than investing in stocks and bonds?

There are 5 critical KEYS elements that allow you to build wealth for future and also allow you to live a lifestyle by your design though investing in Real Estate.

Real estate investment is an “IDEAL” investment vehicle that allows you to achieve financial freedom. Let me break them down some keys components so you deepen knowledge in this business.  Why I chose to invest in real estate is not just about building passive income, but also building wealth for the future.

I – Income:  

You will …

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Tips For Buying Rental Property Without Making Mistakes

Many people buy properties and hire them to boost their income. Rental investments can be particularly attractive to those who are unwilling to risk investing their investment in shares or bonds. Investing in a home can, however, also have its problems.

The reality is that the ownership of a rental property is not for everyone. Unless you have multiple properties and plan to have succeeded with you, it is the management and repair of that feature for you. It really depends on how much time you …

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Why Rent to Own?

For many people with bad credit losses and those who are having mortgage payments, a home can be a rather difficult process. In such cases, they can seek other options that give them the opportunity to find and buy a home of their own, despite the chance. A method is renting own houses - these are agreements between a tenant and the owner, where a rent is agreed between two parties on which the tenant can own the house. What is an advantage here is that no large down payments are required? These…

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How to put together a strong professional real estate team?

Building a strong professional real estate team will take time and effort but I highly recommend getting it done before buying your first rental property.  Whether you plan to invest your first rental in your hometown or in other region, you still want to have all these professional team players in your rolodex.

The wealthiest real estate investors realize it’s a team effort.

Below are the must have real estate team:

1. Real Estate agents; specialized in bank owned properties (REO or distress…

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How to select a RIGHT real estate market to invest your money. 

I usually spend a lot of time doing my own research to select a right real estate market.   I like to diversify my real estate portfolio and make sure that I have all the information that is crucial for me to make informed decisions.
Whether it is in our hometown or out of state, below are the main KEYS I look at:
1. Demographics
2. Location
3. Economic Growth
4. Population growth
5. Local Industries
6. Average property price in the location in question
7. High percentage of renters vs. home owner
8. Mak…

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A Guide to Real Estate Investment Strategies

Real Estate Investment

There are many different types of real estate investment.  I am a residential real estate investor with a buy and hold income producing strategy.  My buy and hold income producing strategy has created financial independence for my family since 2008.

Buy and Hold Real Estate Investment

There is no traditional profile for a buy and hold real estate investor; they can be from many different situations.  A buy and hold investor could be:

  • An individual who is working at t…

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