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Investor Reflections: How To Be A Great Landlord

Some landlords put someone in their home, and so long as its rented and the bills are getting paid on time, they forget about them. They don’t maintain the place. They let clogs or broken faucets stay that way for weeks and sometimes months.

By Leonard Q. September 8, 2022No Comments

Investing

Why I Decided To Invest In Real Estate

needed income with the flexibility that my current job was providing without the risk of losing that income. I needed passive income. More than just passive income, I needing something tangible to place my money.

By Leonard Q. September 8, 2022No Comments

Debt & Saving Investing

How Much Money You Really Need To Get Started Investing In Real Estate

If you’re based in San Francisco, you’re going to need a lot more money to get started investing in real estate than you would in small town Arkansas. You’ll need more money if you’re looking to invest in multi-family properties than you would if you were investing in condos or townhomes.

By Leonard Q. September 8, 2022No Comments

Renovations

How To “Force” Your Home’s Value Upward

However, there are some basic rules to every renovation that adds value to any house when done right. No matter the condition of the home, or the type of home, these renovations will immediately add value and view the home favorably when appraisal time comes around.

By Leonard Q. September 8, 20221 Comment

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Renovations

How To Shop Around For a Good Contractor: And What You Need To Know

Dealing with contractors can be complicated at times. How do you go about finding the right one? How do you know they’re good? Are they charging too much? Will they do a good job? Will they be easy to work with? Will they give you the run-around and mark up their prices? For good reason, these are questions that you’ve probably asked yourself.

By Leonard Q. September 8, 20221 Comment

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Debt & Saving Investing

The Wise Investor: Pay All Cash or Take Out Debt?

Paying all cash guarantees that you wont have a mortgage, therefore you wont pay any interest. Using the cash for several down payments guarantees that you are able to invest in multiple properties. Having your home paid free and clear means more cash flow every month. Having multiple properties diversifies your portfolio.

By Leonard Q. September 8, 2022No Comments

Analysis Investing

The Remote Investor: Tips For Buying a Property Outside Your Home State

The United States is not just one market, but rather it is a mosaic of thousands of real estate markets. During the same time that a city like Detroit could be hurting, a city like San Francisco could be flourishing. If you only invest in your hometown, you are forfeiting many potential investment opportunities in other markets all over the country.

By Leonard Q. September 8, 2022No Comments

Investing

What’s The Deal With PMI (Mortgage Insurance) and Should You Really Avoid It?

When purchasing a property, you will need to put money down in order to get a loan. Contrary to popular belief, you do not always need to put 20% down in order to purchase a property. Sometimes, depending on the structure of the loan, you will be able to put down as little as 3.5%. This is what is known as an FHA loan.

By Leonard Q. September 8, 20222 Comments

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Understanding Why Many Real Estate Investors Fail

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Investor Reflections: How To Be A Great Landlord

Why I Decided To Invest In Real Estate

How Much Money You Really Need To Get Started Investing In Real Estate

How To “Force” Your Home’s Value Upward

How To Shop Around For a Good Contractor: And What You Need To Know

The Wise Investor: Pay All Cash or Take Out Debt?

The Remote Investor: Tips For Buying a Property Outside Your Home State

What’s The Deal With PMI (Mortgage Insurance) and Should You Really Avoid It?