Why Real Estate ETFs Are Growing in Popularity Among Passive Investors

If you like the thought of investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts, you should also be considering Real estate Exchange Traded Funds.  Overview Up-Front Investment: Can be as low as $500.  Smaller investors can buy assets commercial, industrial, and retail real estate without a lot of cash. On-Going Investment: None, unless you choose to continue… Continue reading Why Real Estate ETFs Are Growing in Popularity Among Passive Investors

Why Your Own Home May Be the Most Overlooked Real Estate Investment

Owning your home is the most common and well-known real estate investment. You don’t get cash flow from tenants but you make money from the appreciation of your home when it is sold it in the future. 🏠 More: Explore rental properties for sale – tenants and cashflow included! Overview How It Works You probably wouldn’t see… Continue reading Why Your Own Home May Be the Most Overlooked Real Estate Investment

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Land Without Limits: Why Buying Vacant Plots Is Gaining Traction

While raw land in itself won’t produce a profit, it can be an excellent strategy for real estate investors seeking a low-competition, low-barrier-to-entry investment option. Overview Up-Front Investment: Purchasing the raw land. Raw land is cheap and you may be able to buy it outright with 100% cash (depending on how much you have to spend).… Continue reading Land Without Limits: Why Buying Vacant Plots Is Gaining Traction

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How to Invest in Farm Land for passive income

Often overlooked by real estate investors, farm land can generating passive, active income, and capital appreciation of decades. Overview Up-Front Investment: Purchasing the farm land. On-Going Investment: Annual property taxes and potentially farming expenses. Return on investment: Depends on the avenue you choose. Best for: Rural areas.  How Farm Land Investing Works Are you looking to make some money… Continue reading How to Invest in Farm Land for passive income

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How Real Estate Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Everyday Investors

Do you like the thought of a more passive real estate investment strategy? Crowdfunded real estate is one alternative to traditional REITs that’s worth looking into. Overview Check out Fundrise if you want to invest in real estate portfolios with as little as $500. Learn more… How Crowd funding works Chances are, you have likely… Continue reading How Real Estate Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Everyday Investors

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate is similar to renting out residential property, except with a few more complications and the potential of being even more lucrative.  Overview Up-Front Investment: Purchasing the commercial property, usually with at least 20% down. Finding tenants.  On-Going Investment: Upkeep and maintenance of the commercial property. Return on investment: Potentially high. Depends on your local area… Continue reading Commercial Real Estate

Save for a Down Payment

Listen to advertisements for mortgages and you will hear everything under the sun regarding terms. So, what exactly is a down payment for a house? What Is A Down Payment For A House Considering today’s market prices for homes and how they have drastically risen, mortgages have become a necessity when purchasing a home. With… Continue reading Save for a Down Payment

Get Pre-Approved

Let’s say you have completed all the previous steps. You have the down payment saved. You created a working budget that includes your anticipated mortgage along with taxes, insurance, and an emergency fund. Time to go buy a home, right? Not yet. Most sellers will not entertain an offer until you have been pre-approved by… Continue reading Get Pre-Approved

Common Mistakes

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will make. It can be an emotional process but that doesn’t mean you should make an emotional purchases. Here are a few common mistakes you should be aware of:  1. Waiting for the Perfect Deal  The market always goes up and down so it’s easy… Continue reading Common Mistakes