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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 a Foreclosed Home? 3 Things to Watch Out For
Purchasing a home that was foreclosed can come with some unique concerns since the home you're interested in may not have been taken care of very well compared to a home that is being sold willingly. When a home is taken over by a bank and being resold, there are likely a lot of problems that will need to be addressed in order for a home to feel move-in ready.

Three Things You Need To Do Before Purchasing A Horse Property
If you dream of owning a property where you can have your own horses, it is time to turn that dream into a reality. Before you start viewing available horse properties, it is important to do you research so that you can make an informed buying decision. Here are a few things to check off your to-do list. 1. Get All of the Structures on the Property Inspected When purchasing real estate, it is common and even required in many cases to have a home inspection completed.

5 Ways To Attract More Millennials To Your Rental Property
If you own a rental property, targeting your vacant rental property to millennials is the best way to fill it quickly. This is because millennials make up a huge portion of the people looking to rent. Here are five ways you can attract more of them to your property: ​Have an Online Presence: This doesn't just mean on listing sites. It's also a good idea to be using social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Two Things To Look For When Buying A Single-Family Home
When it comes to experiencing the ultimate in privacy and independence, a single-family home just cannot be beaten. As long as the houses aren't situated too closely together, you don't have to worry about noisy neighbors or the annoyance of a shared wall. Because purchasing a home is such a major decision, you want to make your buying decision based on solid qualities. Sure, you want the house to have the appropriate number of bedrooms and bathrooms, but there are some other aspects that need to be considered as well.

Two Tips For Determining If You'Ll Love The Neighborhood
You may have found the house of your dreams, but it could be a nightmare living there if the home is located in a neighborhood you hate. While it can be difficult figuring out what your neighbors and the area is like without actually living there, here are two questions to ask to determine whether you'll enjoy living where the home for sale is located. How Close is it to Shops and Entertainment?

3 Tips For Buying A Home In The Winter
If you want to buy a home in the winter time, you are picking the perfect time to look for a home. Winter time is a great time to look for a new home for a variety of reasons. Less Inventory When you look for a home in the winter time, there is generally a lower inventory of houses for sale on the market. That is not a bad thing at all though.

Running Out Of Room? 2 Creative Ways To Make Your Home Bigger
Do you feel like you are running out of room in your house? If so, you may be considering some creative ways to give you some more room. Here are some ideas for how you can change your home to help your growing family. Convert Your Garage Into A Living Space Do you have an attached garage, but find that you end up parking in the driveway or take advantage of street parking?

3 Questions You Should Ask Before You Sign An Apartment Rental Contract
There are many people who for a variety of different reasons decide that renting an apartment is preferable to buying real estate. Perhaps they cannot qualify for a home loan, they are living temporarily in an area, the area where they live has too high of real estate costs and so much more. If you choose to rent an apartment, it is important that you make sure you are protected by asking some important questions before you sign a lease.

Spend Your Downtime On These Real Estate Activities
Every veteran agent knows that work in real estate services has its share of ebbs and flows. Sometimes, you may find yourself working 70-hour weeks and hardly having a minute to grab a meal, and other times you may find yourself sitting in the office waiting for the phone to ring. For new agents, the latter scenario will often be more common than the former, at least during the early stages of your foray into this world.

3 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home Quickly
Increasing the value of your home is a great idea when scheduling an appointment with the real estate appraiser before selling your house, as this can help you maximize how much you can reasonably list your home for. Here are three ways to increase the value of your home quickly. Schedule A Walk Through Of Your Home With A Real Estate Professional The first step you should take before making any changes to your home to increase its value is to schedule a walk-through of your home with a real estate professional.