Tax Lien Certificates

If you have been tempted by the idea of buying real estate notes, you will likely also be considering tax-lien certificates. This is also an advanced strategy best reserved for experienced investors who have money to gamble with. Tax Lien Overview Up-Front Investment: Varies by situation. Usually large. On-Going Investment: Just lots of time. Return… Continue reading Tax Lien Certificates

Fix and Flip Properties

Fixer-uppers on the market tend to be listed at incredibly enticing price points, and that leads many investors to considering them very seriously. Overview Up-Front Investment: Purchasing a fixer-upper property, which may require more down due to the increased risk.  On-Going Investment: Short-term investment to fix up home (and then any costs to own/maintain it until it… Continue reading Fix and Flip Properties

Primary Residence

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 Primary Residence

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Buying Vacant Land plots

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 Buying Vacant Land plots

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Multifamily Properties

If you want to bring in more than one paycheck a month, a multifamily property is a great way to do it.  Whether it’s a multi-unit home, a small apartment building, or a row of townhomes, there are many ways you can be racking up the profits with just one monthly mortgage bill to pay… Continue reading Multifamily Properties

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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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Crowdfunding Real Estate

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 Up-Front Investment: Minimums vary by platform. Can be as low as $1,000.  On-Going Investment: None, unless you choose to continue adding more money to your portfolio.  Return on investment: Your money… Continue reading Crowdfunding Real Estate

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