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How to Market your Properties – Some Tips and Suggestions

Andre Johnson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:11 +0000

If you invest in real estate, you want to be able to benefit from the rental income it can generate. In order to do so you must find tenants. So to learn how to market your properties, here are some suggestions to consider.

If the property is a single family home or small rental unit, a very simple and effective method is to place a sign in the front yard which advertises the unit. It can be a for sale sign if that is what you intend to do or a sign advertising a rental unit.

Make certain that the … Read more

Duplex Real Estate – Low Cost Living

Andre Johnson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Many cities have duplex real estate. These are homes which contain two living units. By purchasing a duplex, it is possible to live in one unit and rent out the second one. This can be a great way to own a home and live there at low cost.

You can find duplex real estate by working with a local real estate agent. Ask the person for assistance in finding duplex real estate in the area of choice. In many cases there are some great options for consideration.

Once you have located one or more units for consideration it is advisable … Read more

Foreclosure Real Estate Investing

Andre Johnson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:00:48 +0000

Foreclosure real estate investing can be a very profitable way to purchase homes or property at below market rates. However care is required in choosing good properties to purchase as well as making the transaction run smoothly.

Purchasing foreclosure property can be a great way to obtain real estate at prices far less than what would otherwise be possible. There are a number of ways to purchase this type of property. Realtors may have these types of properties listed for sale and can arrange for their purchase.

However keep in mind that the ultimate decision maker in this transaction is … Read more

Real Estate Investing – Financing the Deal

Andre Johnson — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:00:48 +0000

Real estate investing is still a very viable way to invest in a stable but growing market. The recent problems in real estate have certainly taken their toll. It used to be that all real estate was a good investment vehicle. It certainly can be but financing aspects are vitally important. We’ll discuss some options here.

The market for real estate inventing is certainly much more limited than it was several years ago. However there is still strong interest to provide capital for real estate. Keep in mind that the deal has to be attractive in terms of the return … Read more

Flipping Real Estate Property

Andre Johnson — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:00:40 +0000

When dealing with a market which has strong demand, limited supply and a relatively rapid increase in real estate prices then flipping real estate property may be a great investment option. We’ll discuss this strategy in great detail.

Flipping real estate in simple terms involves the purchase of a piece of property and then reselling it for a higher price over a fairly short period of time. In some cases the piece of property is bought for a certain price and then held on to it for a limited period of time.

The property may have some short term renters … Read more

Rehabbing Rental Property Part III

Andre Johnson — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:13:35 +0000

These tasks may also include kitchen improvements. It has been shown that these types of investments can have significant benefits in terms of the amount of money people will spend for rent.

Tenants really appreciate fresh new carpeting so this activity is a wise one for rental property. It can certainly also bring benefit to the individual home owner in terms of the look and function of the improvements.

Overall it has been shown that most of the rehabbing tasks will be very effective and allow the homeowner or real estate investor to capture a much better return on his … Read more

Rehabbing Rental Property Part II

Andre Johnson — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:02:11 +0000

A common task is simply painting the property. This will give it a very fresh and clean look which will please the owner or help to increase rents based on these improvements.

Other tasks can include renovation activities like replacing a bathroom. This is a common series of tasks especially for older or out residences. This type of activity can really help to improve the value of this property.

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Rehabbing Rental Property Part I

Andre Johnson — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:30:17 +0000

Many people like to find great bargains when it comes to real estate. One way is to purchase distressed properties for a bargain basement price and then improving it for sale or rental purposes. This type of strategy is called rehabbing rental property.

The property can consist of a single or multiple family residences. These residences are designed for either the owner to live there or for outside rental purposes. Either way the owner wants to improve the property by performing different tasks.

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Real Estate Property Management Part II

Andre Johnson — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:26:29 +0000

There are many other tasks so you can certainly see how important property management can be. In many cases the property management roles are handled by the owner of the property. He or she may do this on a full or part time basis. This is very common for smaller properties. Or it can be an effective way for the smaller investor to capture more profit and cash flow.

There are many other instances where the property management roles are taken care of by outside agencies. In this case the owner of the property needn’t be involved in all of … Read more

Real Estate Property Management Part I

Andre Johnson — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:30:35 +0000

For those investors who purchase property they don’t intend to live in or maintain, effective real estate property management is essential. We’ll talk more about this and review some further details.

Real estate property management involves many different tasks and strategies. Common tasks can include the following:

Property maintenance and upkeep. This can include painting, lawn mowing, snow plowing (if applicable), garbage removal and other important grounds keeping and maintenance activities.
Collection and management of rent. The income from rental payments is a vital part of helping to pay for the cost of the property and provide an