by Alicia Persson | Mar 13, 2023 | Investment Properties
Are you a real estate investor looking for properties with the highest ROI, or return on investment? The key is to choose property types in advantageous markets. When your investment property has consistent demand at a price that promises enough rental income or...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 8, 2023 | Real Estate Taxes
A real estate tax shelter is any tax break related to owning real estate. It’s a common financial strategy that people or businesses use to reduce what they pay in taxes. This method allows investors to use real estate investments to generate income while using...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 8, 2023 | Real Estate Taxes
As a real estate agent, you work as a self-employed individual. Instead of a W-2, you receive a 1099 from a brokerage that doesn’t figure in any federal or state income taxes. Though estimating your taxes and preparing for tax time is a time-consuming part of...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 3, 2023 | Home Living
Drywall holes: Every home will eventually get them, whether big or small. They may appear when you remove wall decor or move furniture. Thankfully, fixing holes in drywall is a straightforward and cheap DIY repair. This handy skill can save you money on contractors...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 2, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Trends
Any business creating a product will succeed better when it understands what its customers want. Meeting the perfect balance of cost, features, and value promises the highest interest and conversions. In the new construction home industry, creating a new home that...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 1, 2023 | Buying Homes, New Construction Homes
It doesn’t take long to notice the endless talk about higher mortgage interest rates in the news. These headlines can be daunting for first-time home buyers, especially if you want a new home and don’t have home equity to back up your purchase? However,...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 24, 2023 | Home Living
Energy prices are up everywhere, which isn’t a mood booster at all, especially when the price of food and basics have gone up at the same time. While you can’t control when your energy company decides to sneak up rates, you can be proactive about reducing energy use...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 24, 2023 | Investment Properties
An Investment Line of Credit (ILOC) is an excellent funding method for real estate investors. Unlike conventional loans, this flexible account can be a convenient source of funds for real estate needs. An ILOC allows an investor to quickly finance their real estate...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 24, 2023 | Investment Properties, Real Estate Education
If you want to be successful in a real estate wholesaling business, you’ll need to access cash buyers. After all, without buyers lined up, it’s difficult to wholesale a property. Investors with cash to close don’t need to wait on financing, greatly accelerating the...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 24, 2023 | Buying Homes, Investment Properties
Whenever an affordable opportunity for real estate investors comes on the market, you can expect to be one of many competitors making an offer. Right now, inventory of existing homes is low. The scarcity of affordable homes makes competition fierce,...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 17, 2023 | Home Living, Real Estate Trends
By Brett Nelson from Intensify A man cave is a personal space that’s used as a relaxing retreat, a place to spend some time alone or with friends, or to pursue hobbies. The space may be built into a home, such as in a converted garage, a room in the basement, or even...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 16, 2023 | Investment Properties, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
Calculating return on investment (ROI) is an important part of any successful business. In real estate, it provides valuable metrics about a property and whether it’s worth your time. When you learn how to accurately measure ROI, you can make smarter real estate...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 16, 2023 | Investment Properties, Real Estate Education
In real estate investment, the buy-and-hold approach has long been a reliable wealth-building tool, allowing landlords to pass down wealth to the next generation and beyond. If you want to establish a legacy, owning even one investment property can grow into an...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 16, 2023 | Selling Homes
Market conditions are constantly changing, which makes owning investment properties a venture that requires adaptability. Whether you invest in commercial real estate or residential real estate assets, understanding when to go through the disposition process will...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 15, 2023 | Selling Homes
With selling season just around the corner, home buyers are meeting with their realtors, prepping their finances, and brainstorming what kind of new home they want. Meanwhile, sellers are sprucing up their homes in hopes of getting top dollar on the market. If...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 14, 2023 | Builder Resources, Real Estate Marketing
In today’s digital landscape, staying on top of mind through relevant social media channels is integral to a solid marketing plan. When you plan to market to buyers of new construction homes, reaching them via social media can take your lead generation...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 10, 2023 | Buying Homes, Investment Properties
To guarantee a profit, real estate investors should find bargain homes. While this may be a feat when you look at standard sales, a whole world of opportunity opens up if you look for distressed properties. This short guide will give you a basic introduction to...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 10, 2023 | Investment Properties
Real estate investing has been one of the most reliable ways to generate long and short-term income. Since every person needs a roof over their head, it’s an asset that will always have value. With the right strategy, you can create an excellent real estate portfolio...
