We get it — as a long-distance investor, finding a local property management company to manage your properties is tough.You have no idea who a company is, what kind of work they do, and whether you can trust them with your investment. Literally, all you have to go on is what you read online.But the …
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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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6 Real Estate Investing Tips for Out-of-State Investors
Investing in real estate can be a complex process — but when you add in the additional challenges of investing in property out of state, it can get downright confusing.There are so many unknowns when you’re investing out of state. You don’t know the market. You don’t know the different …
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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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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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How to Become a Successful Real Estate Investor: 8 Lessons From the Pros
As an investor, you know that knowledge is everything. The information you collect, the data you consider, and the wisdom you apply are all factors that help you identify profitable investments and keep them earning cash.Many investors learn from their failures. They fret over a bad tenant, stress …
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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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What Foreign Investors Should Know Before Investing in U.S. Properties
According to Greek philosopher Heraclitus, "Change is the only constant in life." It’s also the only constant in real estate. Real estate laws are always changing, and if you’re buying from across the globe, it’s easy to get held up for something you didn’t realize was wrong. If you plan to …
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9 Reasons Real Estate Is the Smartest Investment
All investments involve risk. But if you’re looking to invest a chunk of change, you want the most bang for your buck with the smallest risk possible: real estate. Sure, we work in real estate and think it’s a wise investment. Otherwise, we wouldn’t make the investment ourselves. But we …
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