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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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Should You Appraise Your Inherited Plot Of Land?
If you recently inherited a small or large plot of land, you may wish to sell the property in the future. But if you don't know much about the land, you may not sell the property for the right price. You can solve your problem by appraising the land. Learn more about land appraisal and how to use if for your inherited property below. Why Should You Appraise Your New Land?

3 Reasons Why You Should Get A Real Estate Agent Before You Start House Hunting
It seems easy to just see a house on the market and stop to take a look, and there's nothing wrong with doing so. However, if you want to get serious about buying a house, you need to hire a real estate agent first. Even if you find the best house for you on the market, it's wise to call your real estate agent before contacting the agent of the property for sale.

5 Secrets for Selling Your Home
If you have been thinking to yourself, "I want to sell my home," then take the right steps to take to insure that your home sells quickly. There are steps you can take that will help you sell your home. Get the Price Right First, you are going to want to make sure you price your home right. Pricing your home incorrectly can hamper your sales. It is best to price your home correctly, so you don't have to cut the price to get a sale.

3 Helpful Steps To Take When Choosing A Home To Buy
Viewing real estate listings online is a great place to start in your search for a home to buy. When you view real estate listings, you can see the homes available for purchase, but you will still need to visit them in person to choose one. One of the challenges you might face is picking only one home to buy. How can you know that a house is the right one?

3 Home Buying Tips For Single Parents
Buying a home as a single parent puts you in a unique position. You have to shoulder the responsibility of a down payment and mortgage on your own like other single homebuyers, but also have to keep your child's needs in mind when buying a home. While buying a home as a single parent can present some unique challenges, it's also a very rewarding step to take in life. Here are three home buying tips for single parents:

Finding The Right Community For Your New Home
The search for a new home can be exhausting. It can be hard to navigate through dozens of listings and features in your local real estate market. One way to narrow your search is to find the right community.  There are many different types of community homes for sale. Here are three things you can look for to help you find the right home in the right area for your family:

Signs You Should Buy Your First Home
If you are a person who likes to look for signs that can help guide you to knowing when you should make major life changes, then you'll likely look for signs telling you when it's time for you to buy your first home. You can learn about some of the ways other people have determined it was time for them to purchase their first homes and see if you may be experiencing any of these types of signs yourself, by reading the rest of this writing.

Considerations As You Find An Office Space To Lease
If you are a business owner and would like to lease new office space for your organization, you may be overwhelmed by the number of available properties for lease in your area. Still, many of these spaces may not be suitable for your needs.  Here are a few considerations as you select your new office. Distance From Your Original Office If you are moving from a different site, keep in mind the distance from the original space to the prospective location.

3 Reasons To Consider Working With A Flat-Fee Real Estate Broker
If you are looking to sell your home, you will need to find a real estate agent to list your home and facilitate the selling process. When it comes to hiring a real estate agent, you need to think about how that agent will get paid for selling your home. When it comes to selling your home, traditionally, real estate agents charge a commission based on your home's selling price. This commission covers a whole range of services that the real estate agent will provide you with, from an MLS listing to marketing and viewing to assistance with the closing process.

Signs You Need A New Apartment
The average person stays at least a few years in their current apartment, and you may have recently signed a lease for another several months on your own. If you haven't and you're wondering if you should renew your lease or move into a new apartment, then you should consider looking at apartments on the market to see what might work better for you. On the fence about whether you should look at new apartments?