Investing in real estate, especially a multifamily unit or duplex, is a huge deal. It’s a decision with hundreds of thousand of dollars on the line and many unforseen risks. It’s a decision that should take time and careful evaluation. In an ideal world, you will have a mentor that has already been through the…
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You’ve decided you want to buy a new property. You’re taking the leap but before you can find that dream home, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage from your bank. All too often I see people skip this first step and jump straight into house hunting on Zillow or Trulia. Or even worse,…
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Investing in real estate is a fun and exciting adventure but it also takes a little bit of know-how and some math. Don’t worry though, I’m not talking about complicated calculus equations or anything like that. What I want to do is take you through three formulas that can lead you in the right direction…
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Big news over here! We’re buying a duplex both to live in and as an investment property. As of writing this article, we actually have found a duplex and gone through the process of getting our offer accepted by the seller. We haven’t closed, but inspections are scheduled and things are moving in the right…
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You’ve just purchased your first rental property and now you are a new landlord, what now? This will be one of the most exciting, yet scary, times of your entire life. Trust me, I’ve been there. You planned, saved, and finally went through with the largest investment of your life. Now it’s on you to…
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You have finally made the decision that it’s time to sell your home and you’re going even bolder and choosing to sell it yourself, also known as “for sale by owner”. I can already hear the responses. What?! You don’t want to use a real estate agent? Are you crazy? That is the first reaction…
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