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Real Estate Investment 101: Getting Started

Buying my first home was a learning experience, but not nearly as much so as buying my first investment property. With real estate investment becoming increasingly popular, I've seen that more and more people want to get into the industry but don't know how. Once I learned the basics, I decided it was a perfect time to create this blog to help others. On these pages, I share what I've learned and how I found my place in real estate investment. I hope that the information on this site will help you to learn how to find your first investment property.

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Buying Your Very First Home? Two Money Issues To Consider
Are you finally ready to move out of an apartment and into a home? If so, you'll be wondering if you have your finances in order to do it. Buying a home will be a big financial commitment, which is why you want to make the right decision on this purchase. Here are two money issues you need to consider. Do You Have Enough Saved For A Large Down Payment?

Does Being A Landlord Always Have To Be A Full-Time Job?
When you have a second property that you don't use often, you can decide to rent it out and become a landlord. This can provide you with a secondary income stream which can be a major boost for your finances. However, when you decide to be a full-time landlord, there are responsibilities and challenges that you'll have to contend with. Challenges of Being a Full-time Landlord Being a full-time landlord means you're also in charge of the management of the property.

Tips For Purchasing A Warehouse
Selling various products sometimes requires owning or renting an industrial building like a warehouse. However, you must make sure that the building is sufficient enough for the specific needs of your business. The interior and exterior of the building has to be taken into consideration, such as the square footage that you will have available to use. Various other aspects of the building must be carefully considered as well. Take a look at the content below to learn what you should look for when searching for industrial real estate to use as a warehouse.

4 Home Shopping Tips To Understand
When you are going to be home shopping there are some important steps you want to make sure you put enough thought and effort into. This article will introduce you to 4 very important steps and explain their importance to you, so you have a clear picture of why you want to give them so much attention. 1 - Start saving as much money as you can as early as possible

3 Reasons To Rent An Apartment
If you are looking for a place of your own, then renting an apartment is an excellent choice. Renting in and of itself is a great first step, and an apartment generally offers you everything that you need. There are also a lot of benefits to living in an apartment. Here are three awesome reasons to rent an apartment.  Management Takes Care Of All Problems When you live in an apartment complex, you will have a landlord and also repair men who work for the complex.

4 Helpful Tips To Read When Selling Your Home
There is so much advice out there about ways to get your home sold faster. However, instead of sifting through tons of sites only to find information that won't be of much help, you can instead read this article, where you will learn about 4 very important tips you want to keep in mind that can really help get that house sold! 1 - Fix all the small things you possibly can

Should You Buy A Home For Your Elderly Parent? Three Options To Consider
As your parent or grandparent gets older, you are likely interested in ensuring that they have a good home where they can enjoy their retirement and that you can care for their safety. Does this mean you should buy a house for them if you can afford it? Perhaps. To help you and your parent decide on the best course of action, here are 3 choices for providing a home for your older family members.

What HOA Management Can Do For Your Community
Is the homeowner association in your community run by the residents? If so, you may be looking to make a change to how things are run. An HOA management company is a great alternative, since they offer the following benefits you may not be aware of. Vendor Connections Any time a major construction or renovation needs to be done around your community, half the job feels like researching which company you will use.

Pros And Cons Of Leaving A Roughed-In Bathroom When Selling
If you have an unfinished basement in the house that you're planning to sell, there may be a roughed-in bathroom. This term describes a space that is ready for a bathroom, with plumbing hookups for the toilet, sink, and more, but that doesn't actually have any fixtures in place. Sometimes, the framing around the roughed-in bathroom may be bare. Before selling, you may wonder whether you should go to the expense of finishing the bathroom, or sell the home with this space as is.

Properly Managing A Rental House
Renting out a house to tenants can be a time-consuming job, even if it is the only property being managed. If you are always too busy to properly manage your rental house, hiring a property management company is a good thing to consider. There are several services that a management company can provide to make your job easier. The way that a rental home is managed plays a large role in the condition that it remains in throughout the years.