July 27, 2017
The first step of any real estate deal is securing financing. Any grand real estate plans you have are based on your available capital. It will directly impact the market you choose, the purchase price, repair budget and everything about your transaction. One of the most common complaints in the investing business is the inability to […]
July 27, 2017
There are many real estate investors who are utilizing traditional lender programs. With interest rates continuing to slide this has become an increasingly viable option. As popular as lender programs are not every borrower can get approved. There are still strict guidelines in place and a mountain of documentation that has to be provided. With […]
July 27, 2017
There is a lot that goes into buying a home. This is the case whether you plan on living in the property or using it as an investment. What most veteran homebuyers know is that the list price is not the amount you end up spending. Between property taxes, insurance and miscellaneous closing costs this number […]
July 27, 2017
How can you make the most out of your living space? With mobility on the rise and affordability getting worse, renters and homebuyers are frequently finding themselves living in tighter quarters than they’d like. Whether you desperately crave to make your current space bigger, make a new home work for your large family, or to maximize a […]
July 27, 2017
If the home you’re buying was built before 1978, you have certain rights concerning lead-based paint and lead poisoning hazards. For starters, the home seller, or her real estate agent must provide you with the EPA pamphlet entitled “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home,” or other EPA-approved hazard information. The same party must […]
July 27, 2017
What cool, yet unconventional, home additions can homeowners and real estate investors add for additional appeal to their property? Adding the right improvements can result in huge profits for any investor. Home additions and improvements are constantly a source of controversy in the real estate community. Green real estate investors and regular homeowners frequently and mistakenly […]
July 27, 2017
As the Toledo real estate market improves and investing heats up, investors are increasingly looking for creative ways to maximize profits and cash flow. Subsequently, they are scooping up homes they may not have 3 years ago. Every house has the potential to make money with the right improvements. However, unpermitted improvements can result in […]
July 27, 2017
This is an incredible time for investing in real estate and locking into passive income and long term wealth building by acquiring rental properties. However, while cash flow spreads may be fatter than ever and we appear to be on the verge of an extended period of equity growth it is those sneaky, unexpected expenses […]
July 27, 2017
As the days get shorter and the weather gets steadily colder, homeowners across the country will see their power bills increase dramatically. Heating and lighting your real estate investment through the late fall and winter can cost you thousands if you’re reckless. So don’t be! Here are a few steps you can take to […]
July 27, 2017
There are a handful of subtle things you should be doing if you are selling your property. Some of these are common sense but all of them can have a tremendous impact on your bottom line. Even in a seller’s market, it is not enough to list your home and wait for the offers to roll […]