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How to Buy an Investment Property with No Money Down

How to Buy an Investment Property with No Money Down

Buy an Investment Property with No Money Down You’ve heard a lot about the benefits of real estate investing, but you’re not sure how regular folks do it without a generous head start. We get it- it can be daunting starting an expensive venture when you have the...
How to Find a Flip House

How to Find a Flip House

In the world of real estate investment, knowing how to find houses to flip can maximize your profit potential and save you a lot of stress. When you begin your search for distressed properties, it’s important to use discernment to identify the houses that can be...
How to Find Pre-Foreclosure Homes

How to Find Pre-Foreclosure Homes

Distressed real estate like foreclosures and short sales can offer investors a significant bargain to help them profit. Pre-foreclosure listings are among these properties, but are sometimes overlooked compared to definitively foreclosed homes or other distressed...
Why Invest in Single Family Homes?

Why Invest in Single Family Homes?

Why Invest in Single-Family Homes? The world of real estate investment offers many opportunities in different markets and asset classes. Whether you want to buy and hold rental properties or take part in commercial real estate, the best practices for each asset type...
What is a Buy Box in Real Estate?

What is a Buy Box in Real Estate?

What Is a Buy Box in Real Estate? If you’re a real estate investor looking for a particular type of property, then you’re bound to hear the term “buy box” as you discuss your set of criteria for homes. An investor’s buy box is a valuable tool to help your real estate...
The Complete Guide to Selling Rentals

The Complete Guide to Selling Rentals

Introduction  Investing in real estate is one of the most reliable ways people can generate income and establish a legacy. No two investor’s paths are the same, however. While one person may acquire a loved one’s estate and become an “accidental landlord,” another may...
How Much Does It Cost to Flip a House?

How Much Does It Cost to Flip a House?

How much does it cost to flip a house? How much does it cost to flip a house? This is a question investors ask when they are interested in fixing and flipping a property for quick profit. The cost of flipping a house can vary greatly based on several factors, such as...
The Best Houses to Flip

The Best Houses to Flip

What are the best houses to flip? The best houses to flip are properties that, when sold, have an acceptable profit margin. House flippers, unlike buy-and-hold investors, are not interested in long-term rentals and ongoing renovations. They are in the business of...
What Is Landlord Insurance?

What Is Landlord Insurance?

If you own rental investments, it pays to get landlord insurance. This type of insurance provides essential coverage to protect your rental properties and finances. Also called rental property insurance or a DP3 (Dwelling Fire Policy), landlord insurance protects you...