Taking a Closer Look at the Benefits of Both Property Management & Self-Management Most property owners get into the rental property business to boost their retirement savings, replace their nine to five job, or to simply increase their income. And, to say that most property owners want to do this passively is an understatement. The […]
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Why Investors Need to Make Rent Raises a Part of Their Strategy
Landlords should always raise the rent. The rent should be raised every year. Real estate investors shouldn’t be stumped on the question to lift the rent each year. There are too many reasons that you can’t afford not to do it. To begin with, you must cover your own expenses. Your costs will almost invariably […]
Subdividing Land: The Process and Cost
Real estate investors by their very nature are a bit creative. They are always looking for ways to create and add value, be it fixing up a run down house or adding coin laundry to increase their income from an apartment complex. One creative technique that many investors may not even be aware of, however, is the subdividing of land. Subdividing […]
Consider a 1031 Exchange When Buying and Selling an Investment Property
A strong real estate market brings opportunities for savvy investors, and over the past few years, Columbus and Central Ohio has proved to be just that. Low interest rates are fueling a significant number of large scale new developments throughout the city, as well as re-development in other parts of town. This combined with these low rates, and strong […]
Buying a Home for Airbnb Short Term Rental
Airbnb, which matches travelers with property owners who have a couch, a room, or an entire property to rent, has become powerful force in the real estate market. The company began in 2008 as an online platform matching budget travelers with people looking to make money from renting unused space in their homes. Today […]
How a Solo 401K Plan Allows Real Estate to be a Part of Your Retirement Planning
When it comes to retirement planning, most 401k and IRA plans limit their participants investments to stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. While this strategy has worked in the past, recent economic events show that it is not without risk. Many investors are now looking at real estate as a promising alternative. With certain real estate assets, the earnings are […]
10 Year Housing Surge Is On The Horizon
According to a new study by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the housing market is poised for one of its largest expansions in history. By 2024, demographic and economic changes are forecasted to bring 15.9 million additional households on board. That means an average of 1.6 million additional households per year, sparking “housing market growth over the next […]
Sheriff Sales and Foreclosure Auctions
Sheriff sales are the end result of defaults on mortgages or a failure by the homeowner to pay taxes or condo association dues on their property. The process itself, however, can be a mystery to those who have had no experience with it however, it can offer the opportunity to acquire real estate at below […]
The Benefits of Buying a Home Through a LLC
Buying a home through a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is beneficial for three main reasons: 1. Homeowners can maintain a level of privacy because the LLC is listed as the owner of record. When setup properly deal constructed under legal entities are virtually untraceable. For buyers who appreciate their privacy and wish to prevent the curious from locating their address and/or what they paid for […]
Considerations When Buying a Home with Someone
While people consider buying a home together for many different reasons, some are first-time home buyers looking to avoid wasting money renting, while others are investors looking to purchase investment property(ies) with business partners. Regardless of the reason, buying a house with someone does have its perks and if done with care, this arrangement can be very beneficial in getting […]