So, you tried your hand at owning an investment property. You got a taste for it, and now you want to expand. Should you buy more properties within the same neighborhood, or should you diversify across a larger area? You have some ideas about what kind of properties you want to buy. Now …
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How to Quickly Determine the Value of an Investment Property
If you’re seriously considering investing in the DFW area, there’s a good chance you’ve been looking at a lot of properties. As you narrow in on a specific location in DFW, you may be wondering how you can quickly determine the value of a property. This handy guide will point you in the right …
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5 Helpful Google Earth & Maps Tips for Real Estate Investors
Back in the day, investing from a distance was tough. It was hard to get a good feel of the area, the property, and the city unless you got in a car (or plane!) and traveled there.But thanks to technology, today, it doesn’t matter where you are — you can get an up-front and personal view of a …
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Dallas-Fort Worth Rental Market Report 2018
Welcome to the LEAP Property Management DFW Rental Market Report for 2018! In this report, we’ll take a look at the current DFW rental market trends and, since it’s the beginning of a new year, take a look back at key trends in 2017 that stand to influence the rental market in the coming …
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Don’t Get Swindled: How to Read a Real Estate Pro Forma Cash Flow Report
No matter what kind of investment property you own, the most important metric for measuring success is cash flow. You need to make sure the properties you’re investing in will generate a profit — otherwise, you’ll quickly find yourself with a portfolio that’s draining your bank account instead …
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Dallas-Fort Worth Housing Market 2017 Comparison [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Dallas housing market (and surrounding areas) are filled with unique opportunities for real estate investors. A growing job market, top-ranked schools, and affordable housing all make the Dallas-Fort Worth area a great choice for investment properties.But the metroplex is expansive, and choosing …
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Real Estate Risk Management: What to Look for and How to Protect Yourself
Have you ever been called a “control freak”? We don’t always use this as a term of endearment, but with investments, it may pay off.No investment is risk-free, but real estate gives you an element of control that others don’t. You not only choose the specific house, but you also decide the location, …
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What You Should Know About Raising Money for Real Estate Investing
Cash money is the best money, right? Even though a house costs the same no matter how you pay, cash gives you more options. With cash, you don’t have to use the entire amount towards one property. Instead, you can diversify your investment and bring more return. So whether you’re looking to hard …
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What Investors Should Know About Dallas-Fort Worth Property Tax Rates
When it comes to buying properties, there are certain opportunities to cut costs and save money (like negotiating a better sale price or getting a deal on contracting services). But there’s one area where costs are inevitable and non-negotiable – property tax.Property taxes are a fixed cost, which …
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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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