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Buy and Hold or Buy and Flip?

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:30:00 PST

In the last few years we have experienced a massive increase in do it yourself investors who have choosen to include rental real estate in their portfolios. As values increase, people seem to be naturally drawn to the market and often buy numerous revenue properties. When the market shifts and times are less appealing to the investor, a lot of these investors hit the road and sell off their investments at rates of return that would otherwise seem obsurd.

Should You Invest in a Home That Needs Repairs?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:30:00 PST

Saving money on a home is always something people are interested in. When you can get something with plenty of potential it can be a good idea to buy it and then do the work yourself. Before you jump right in though you do need to really think about investing in a home that has to be repaired.

10 Tips On Being A Thriving Landlord

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:00 PST

A large number of investors buy property with the intention of making a profit from rental income. On paper this looks easy, but being a landlord can sometimes be harder than you thought considering all the rules and regulation in the industry.

A Few Consideration On Investment Properties

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:00:00 PDT

There aren't any easy answers to that question of whether this is a good time to buy investment properties, but there are several factors which need to be examined and considered before you arrive at the final decision. The current economical environment has made a mockery of many of the tried and true axioms on which investors relied to signal buy points in real estate.

Five New Landlord Mistakes to Avoid

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:30:00 PDT

Being a landlord is a dream come true for many homeowners and new real estate investors, and rightfully so: what could be better than making money each month while someone else pays off your mortgage. It's a great dream, and can be a great reality, with some work and some expertise.

Real Estate Investments - Buying Fixer Uppers

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:00:00 PDT

Here we look at whether you should buy a fixer upper property. The first thing that comes to mind when someone says real estate investment is probably going to be fixer upper.

The Key to Finding and Evaluating Real Estate in Any Market

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:30:00 PDT

Regardless of the real estate market conditions there will always be an opportunity for people to make money by buying and selling homes. That is as long as you have the proper tools for finding and evaluating the current and potential value of a property.

How to Fix Up for the Biggest Profits, Part 1

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:30:00 PST

Getting Yourself Ready. It's important to pay close attention to your real estate rehabs When repairing systems like plumbing, electrical and roofing, a mistake can be costly.