I like to Overpay for Rental Properties. That’s Not a Typo. Hear Me Out.
By Daniel Hart
Daniel Hart says All too often we fixate on one metric alone; sales price. It’s the measurement that we’ve been conditioned to use as an indicator of our success or failure. We all want a great deal, and for many of us a discounted sales price is our goal, but should it be? Sometimes, yes, but “it depends”. Click here to read more.
It’s All About Curb Appeal
Infographic: When it comes time to sell that recent, or even just maintaining value and appearance, good curb appeal is essential. Today’s infographic from Keeping Current Matters reminds us that landscaping and small updates can go a long way in boosting your property’s curb appeal. Click here to read more.
You Don’t Need a Massive Pile of Cash to Successfully Invest in Real Estate
On a recent episode of Connecticut REIA’s Real Estate Underground host Ed Matthews talks with Brendan Chisholm about his successful journey into real estate investing and how you don’t need a massive pile of cash to successfully invest in real estate. Click here to read more.
For 9 years in a Row Americans Choose Real Estate as Best Investment
This might seem like a broken record, but for the 9th year in a row, Gallup is reporting that more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. Click here to read more.
Redfin Says Homebuyer Migration is at an All-Time High
By Brad Beckett on June 22, 2022
A new report from Redfin says a record number of homebuyers are relocating, many in search of affordability as prices and mortgage rates soar. Click here to read more.
Life Happens, How You Deal With It Is What Counts
Jane Garvey says investors that have been through a crisis can tell you how important it is to have backup plans. Notice, I said backup plans, not just a backup plan. Flexibility is needed to not only survive, but to thrive. Click here to read more.
Five Requirements for Identification of Replacement Property in a 1031 Exchange
By Brad Beckett on June 24, 2022
Infographic: Today’s graphic from Accruit reminds us that the ability to defer taxes through a 1031 like-kind exchange is a valuable taxpayer benefit, but to receive it, the rules pertaining to identification and acquisition of replacement property must be strictly followed. Click here to read more.
BRRRR: How A Cash-Out Refi Can Help Real Estate Investors
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JUNE 8, 2022
A recent report on Bankrate.com reminds us that the acronym BRRRR is not a signal that it’s cold, but rather a strategy that many investors may know well; Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. Click here to read more.
Read moreFastest-Growing Cities Are in the West & South
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JUNE 7, 2022
For readers of this site this data will not be surprising. According to recent Census data, cities in the South & West regions of the U.S. experienced the most growth from July 2020 to July 2021 – with the top 15 fastest-growing cities/towns located in these regions. Click here to read more.
Read moreProtecting Yourself from Fraud is This Easy
BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 19, 2022
On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says statistically, fraud is on the rise and landlords, whose information is all over the web and on legal documents, are not immune from its effects. He points out that it’s important to know ways to protect yourself and your information. Click here to read more.
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