A lot of people are asking themselves, what happened to all the cheap houses. Florida’s real estate market has changed so fast in the past six months, it’s hard to believe. The past few years properties have been selling for well below value. Some houses were selling for less than half of the cost to… Read more »
Start Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio
Realnet investment portfolios will produce your retirement income In this economy, the stock market isn’t doing very well. A lot of people are pulling their money out of the stock market because of the failing economy. A Real Estate Investment Portfolio is A great reinvestment place to put that money into. First time investors often… Read more »
Rising Values in Tampa
Rising values revive Hillsborough real estate market Tampa – Jackie Youngblood, a Realtor with Keller Williams Tampa Properties, said property values are quickly going up in Hillsborough County, but it’s just beginning to dawn on the post housing crash homeowners. “I think possible sellers are just beginning to see it,” said Youngblood, who tells buyers… Read more »
Blackstone Buys Thousands of Tampa Bay Homes
Blackstone, other investors snap up thousands of Tampa Bay rental homes Tampa Ken and Susan Beran embodied that old idea of the American dream. They married. Built a house. Raised a daughter within its walls. But after 30 years, as Ken eyed retirement, the Berans envisioned a different dream. In December, they moved to a… Read more »
Secret to Real Estate Investing
What’s the best advice you will ever get for the secret to real estate investing? Find 1st time investors ask what they should consider when planning their first real estate investment: should I buy a single family house, a duplex or a multi-unit? Should I buy in low income or middle income neighborhoods? Should I… Read more »
Investment Strategies
The stock market is very unstable…if you’re lucky, it’s up, but you never know when it’s going to go down. Real estate investment, on the other hand, is very stable; and with all the foreclosure listings available in today’s market, the opportunities are endless. If you’re ready to invest, it makes sense to think about… Read more »
Foreclosure Listings – First Call List
Whether you’re a first time investor, a seasoned veteran, or just looking opportunities for real estate investment, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the available foreclosure listings. Many sites charge a fee to browse their lists; why would you choose that option when we can provide you with for free? Have you… Read more »
Evaluating an Investment
Evaluating an Investment One of the dangers when becoming involved in evaluating an investment is making sure you can make a profit. After all, the whole point is to make money, so you don’t want to blindly buy homes without crunching some numbers first. To calculate the return on your investment, you’ll need the gross… Read more »
Rental Lease
Strategies for using a Rental Lease in Real Estate A rental lease is a written rental contract binding the parties involved for a specific period of time with a definite starting and ending date, usually one year. A lease will protect the tenant from rent increases and changes in terms unless the lease provides for… Read more »
Responsibilities of Landlords
Reponsibilities of Landlords Whether you’re already a property owner, or are new to real estate investment, it’s important to consider what you plan to do with the properties you invest in. There are, essentially, two common approaches to property investment (landlording): to choose one of the many cheap houses for sale, buy it, fix it up, and resell… Read more »