As an investor, you know that knowledge is everything. The information you collect, the data you consider, and the wisdom you apply are all factors that help you identify profitable investments and keep them earning cash.Many investors learn from their failures. They fret over a bad tenant, stress …
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The State of the Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Investment Market (2017 Economy Guide)
Investing isn’t something to take lightly, especially when you’re dealing with real estate. There’s much to consider: How much do I want to invest? How long until I see a return? What will the market do? How difficult will it be to rent? When should I buy?All fair questions — some more difficult to …
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How to Find an Investor-Focused Realtor for Investment Properties
If you Google "goals", you'll literally get 900 million results in less than a second.We know their importance, strive to set better goals — SMART goals — and work on the discipline we need to achieve them. We know goals trigger behavior, guide our focus, and sustain our momentum (like this Forbes …
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When Should You Raise the Rent on Your Rental Property?
Rental properties aren’t cheap to operate. They come with costs — and many of those costs are variables. Taxes rise, maintenance costs increase, and insurance rates climb. So when do you get to raise the rent to help cover your expenses?Contractually, you can’t raise rent during the term of the …
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Your Real Estate Cash Flow Should Be Protected at All Costs
There are plenty of factors that contribute to a successful real estate investment business — purchasing profitable properties, maintaining relationships with vendors, understanding the market and how to make it work to your advantage.But there’s one part of your business that’s so important that it …
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How Property Management Works (and What We Do for You)
To put it simply: If you have a rental (or are thinking about buying one), a property manager makes your life easier. They find quality tenants, handle problems, and give your property credibility for tenants who want great housing.Who wouldn’t want those perks?But if you’ve never used a property …
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4 Important Reasons You Should Leave Tenant Screening to The Pros
Of everything you do in the process of filling your properties, tenant screening is arguably the most important part.Properly screening tenants will ensure that you get responsible people in your units: people who are likely to care for your property, follow the rules outlined in your lease, and …
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How Much Money Do You Need to Start Investing in Real Estate?
As a new investor, you have a lot on your mind. And money is undoubtedly at the top of that list.If you’re looking to start investing in real estate, here's just how much money it’ll take.Before You Get Started...Before you look for a real estate investment, make sure you have all other obligations …
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How Long Do Rental Property Appliances Last – and Who Replaces Them?
As an investor, it’s important to provide your tenants with a safe, functioning home environment — and that includes working appliances.One of the first things tenants will look for in a rental unit is appliances — does the unit have new, modern appliances? Are all the appliances in working order? …
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3 Simple & Effective Ways To Advertise Your Rental Property
You’ve own a property. You’re ready to rent. All you need now is a tenant.And if you advertise your rental property right, the tenants will find you.Can it really be that easy? Well, with the resources of a good property manager and some basic tips, getting traction among tenants might be less …
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