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New investors are usually very eager to get started; the problem is, they aren’t sure where to get started. What kind of investment property should you buy? Residential or commercial? Single family or duplex? What price range should you aim for? Should you pick a specific area or neighborhood? Obviously, the answers will depend on […]

A lot of the best deals in real estate never even hit the open market! A pre mls lead on a property is when a potential buyer gets a lead on a house from a realtor before that realtor lists the house on the market (MLS). Investors that buy a lot of houses are able […]

In the past, most investors felt that the stock market offered better options for profit than property investments. Today the rising number of foreclosures, not to mention the instability of the stock market, are tipping the scales in favor of real estate investments. Real Estate is winning in the battle of Real estate vs stock […]

What does your dream home look like? Is it a ranch style with a basketball hoop on the garage? Or perhaps a 2-story brick home in a suburban neighborhood? You don’t have to settle, or wait until you have the money to build. The rising number of foreclosures makes it easy to find your dream […]

Buying investment property can be a very lucrative endeavor. It can, also be a gamble; first time investors can often make mistakes that can result in a loss instead of a profit. While buying investment property can be a complex process, taking the time to learn all you can about about will ensure your success. […]

Short sales and foreclosures are both possible outcomes for homeowners facing financial difficulties. There are many questions that can arise from this situation: what is a short sale?  How is it different than foreclosure? Is one more beneficial than the other? Before making a decision on whether to sell your home via a short sale […]

A few quick tips for those wanting to sell their Tampa real estate would be first, to maintain a clean yard. You want to attract potential buyers into seeing more, so you’ll want to spice up the outside, paint it if it needs it, and maybe throw in a few flowering plants. Remember, this will […]

For those interested in buying Tampa real estate, the market seems to be stabilizing and even making large gains in some areas. Now is the perfect time to buy real estate. Over the history of the real estate market we can see that the market has increased, then decreased, then increased even more. The rare […]

What is a short sale and How Will the New Legislation Affect You? In the past, short sale deals were far from actually being short, if at all. However, now that federal legislation has taken place, there are some changes that will be implemented. These changes will affect sellers who qualify, and if executed properly […]