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Big announcements in the FHA lending policy! It is important to understand what they are doing, and how it can affect your investments. The FHA Seasoning policy…AKA “flip rule” is being lifted! Effective Feb 1, 2010, investors can purchase a foreclosed home, fix it up and sell it as quickly as possible! No more waiting […]

We spend the majority of the day debating this question: How much cheaper will Tampa investment property get? Selling 20 houses a month gives us a good perspective on the local Tampa investment market. In my 11 years in the real estate market, I haven’t seen prices this low. Another factor to look at is […]

Buying repossessed homes is one of the best opportunities available in real estate investment. Because so many people are now unable to make payments on their mortgages, lenders are becoming overrun with repossessed homes. The lenders sell these homes at a foreclosure auction in an attempt to get rid of the properties as quickly as possible. Since lenders aren’t […]

When lenders foreclose on a property, they want to get cash quick; the fastest way to do that is to sell the property in a foreclosure auction. A foreclosure auction is a great opportunity for investors to obtain properties at well below market value. The unfortunate part of buying a foreclosed property at an auction […]

Real estate investment offers many tax benefits. Perhaps the most enticing is the tax deductions that are available to property owners. Real estate investment is seen as a business, so you get a few more tax benefits than if you’re just a residential home owner. This allows the protection of all your investment income from […]

Before applying for a business loan, you’re required to complete a business plan to present the feasibility of your plan. In addition, a business plan is a map; you can check this map periodically to make sure your business is on track. Real estate investment is a business, and as such, should have a business plan. As […]

It’s almost the end of another year! Have you gotten all of your ducks in a row yet? It’ll soon be time to file your tax return, and make sure your investment properties are ready for the coming year. Here are a few things that you may want to look at to reevaluate your progress and set […]

The EB5 Visa Program provides foreign investors with an opportunity to come to the United States and live the American Dream. Everyone knows how long and drawn out the process to get a Visa can be; but if you’re an investor, the EB5 program offers a lucrative alternative. In an effort to stimulate the American […]