Residential Investment Property Loans - Crunching Numbers
Posted by Andrew Stratton in Property Investment
If you’re ready to invest in residential investment property, you are about to set off on a juicy, long-term investment that will bring you big bucks in the years to come - if you manage your money wisely. The first step on your way is to get an investment property loan.
Sure, you’ve borrowed money before, so you know the drill, right? Actually, there are some key differences with investment property loans that make them a little bit trickier than you would expect. Read the rest of this entry »
Modified Internal Rate of Return: Predicting Your Investment Profits
Posted by Andrew Stratton in Property Investment
How do you know if your real estate venture will make money? You’re dealing with a considerable amount of money, and you don’t want to waste a single penny. A real estate investment is not something you want to dive into blindly, which is why the modified internal rate of return is so useful.
The modified internal rate of return, or MIRR, is a calculation that gives you an idea of how much your real estate venture will make you. In the end, the modified formula tells you whether the deal is worth it or not. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Profit From Mobile Park Homes
Posted by Omar Johnson in How To Flip
They may not be the most popular housing, but manufactured homes are certainly a form of affordable housing to be appreciated. Mobile homes these days are a far cry from the ones being produced several years back. They are stylish, large, and some are even luxurious.
While some real estate investors may be inclined to turn up their noses at manufactured homes, that doesn’t mean they aren’t good investments. More than 16 million people reside in mobile homes in the United States. That translates into 16 million reasons to consider investing in manufactured homes.
As with flipping houses, investors can flip mobile homes by purchasing low and selling high. The best way to do this is to sell on terms. You can also provide seller financing. Read the rest of this entry »
Apartment Living 101: Your Security Deposit
Posted by Eric Bramlett in Being a tenant
When you rent an apartment, you will most likely be asked to pay a security deposit. In many cases, the deposit is equivalent to one month’s worth of rent, though it might be more. Your landlord is within his or her rights to request that you pay a security deposit, but there are several things you should know about the deposit before you sign a lease agreement and move into your apartment. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips On Sprucing Up Your Real Estate Investment Properties
Posted by Omar Johnson in Property Investment
Need to spruce up a recent real estate investment, but don’t want to spend a lot of time or money doing it? Here are several quick and easy (and inexpensive) ways improve your fixer-upper. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Ways To Flip A Property
Posted by Omar Johnson in How To Flip
“Flipping” is a hot trend in today’s real estate market. Just take a look around, there are books on flipping, media articles about flipping and even reality shows have tapped into the flipping rave. There is no doubt about it, flipping is hot and with so many ways to do it why wouldn’t it be? Here is a quick list on ways to flip for profit. Read the rest of this entry »
Your Mindset Will Determine Your Success As A Real Estate Investor
Posted by Omar Johnson in Property Investment
What your beliefs are and the way you think are the two defining factors that will determine whether or not you will have success as real estate investor. These two defining factors are what is known as a mindset. A mindset is universally defined as a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations. Read the rest of this entry »
Expenses You Must Not Avoid In Your Property Analysis
Posted by Kris Koonar in Property Investment
There are a number of lucrative business opportunities being tapped today. Investors have always been and continue to be lured by the real estate market. However, like any other industry, the real estate investment industry too has certain dos and don’ts that need to be considered before any investment. In the attempt to save money, it is essential for you as an investor not to knowingly and deliberately avoid important expenses while attempting a professional property analysis. Read the rest of this entry »