1. Explain the Benefit of Being a Homeowner While it may be less expensive to initially rent rather than purchase; explain to friend, family member, or colleague that building equity in a home outweighs the money they save by avoiding homeownership maintenance. A rental deposit may be less than a down payment but statistically, a…
We all hear the various infomercials, commercials, and programs to sell you on real estate investing, but what does it mean to invest in real estate? A real estate investment can be a simple rental property, a renovation (“flip”) or something more complex such as a 401k real estate Investment. Just like any typical investment,…
Real estate crowdfunding is a new trend that’s opened unlimited possibilities for investors across the world. New inventions through Kickstarter, t-shirt fundraisers through Teespring, private donations through GoFundMe, and a ton of charitable giving for a plethora of causes. However, the real estate market is one industry that has been relatively impenetrable for an entry-level…
Over $100 billion dollars worth of properties were purchased in the US from April 2015 to March 2016 by international homebuyers, according to Mansion Global. Each year, foreign investors spend a ton of money on obtaining property within the United States. For most, this is a very wise and prudent use of their finances. In comparison to…
With a new year upon us, you may be looking to purchase your first investment property. Real estate investing is a terrific opportunity to diversify your portfolio while maintaining an appreciating asset. Buying a home is traditionally a daunting task but buying an investment property doesn’t have to be so intimidating. Here’s a quick guide…
Wouldn’t it be nice to own a vacation home that you could return to year after year? Perhaps just slip away after a long work week. Your own personal retreat from the hectic chaos of life? Or even a second home that’s not a liability but rather an asset, one that’s producing income for you?…