The Realty Medics Blog

By The Realty Medics - Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Competing Against Multiple Offers on a Home? Try These 5 Home Buyer Tips

In hot housing markets like Central Florida, bidding wars are becoming more and more common. When there’s a high demand and a lack of supply, buyers are forced to compete against each other for their dream homes. When a home has multiple offers, buyers need to do all they can t...

By The Realty Medics - Wednesday, October 14, 2020

4 Reasons Why Real Estate is a Solid Investment

With any investment, there will be risks. You have to weigh the good vs. the bad, and make sure you have a back up plan if things go south. But, if you have everything lined up and in order, making a real estate investment can be a smart move. Keep in mind that it requires knowle...

By The Realty Medics - Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Can I Afford to Buy Rental Property?

Time and again you hear financial advisors extolling the virtues of investing in real estate. It provides reasonably passive income and helps you build your personal wealth. Certainly, investment properties serve as a cornerstone in our portfolios, and we encourage others to do t...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, September 20, 2020

Help! My Property Isn’t Show Ready

You have a vacant property. Maybe you just bought the home with the intention to rent it out. Maybe your former tenants moved out recently. Or maybe you plan to turn your home into a rental. It looks a little worn down and isn’t something you’d be proud to post pictures...

By The Realty Medics - Thursday, September 17, 2020

Rehab Your Rental without Stress

Congratulations! You’ve just bought a new piece of real estate investment. You know there’s some serious work you’ll need to do before renting it out; the home was a serious bargain. You might not even know everything that needs rehabbing yet. But just the thought of ...

By The Realty Medics - Monday, September 14, 2020

Buying Investment Property 101

Thinking about getting into real estate investment, but not sure it’s right for you? You’ve certainly heard horror stories about owners of rental properties. Maybe they have you spooked. But getting expert advice along the way can help you avoid repeating the same mistakes as...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, September 13, 2020

What to Know About Investing in A Rehab Property

Rehab properties are becoming increasingly popular because they can be a smart financial investment. Income properties provide owners with a steady, passive revenue stream, build up equity over time, and support financial freedom. If you can buy a property at a low price and add ...

By The Realty Medics - Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Do NOT List Your Rental Properties on Craigslist. Ever!

We love Craigslist and other free listing sites…for selling couches and dishes, that is. But even then, many people have found themselves on the short end of a raw deal made through the online swap meet. Scams abound on virtual flea markets even with rental properties. We...

By The Realty Medics - Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Want to Sell a House? Discover 7 Factors to Consider First

We’ve been told for decades that owning real estate is one of the safest ways to produce investment funds. However, hanging onto a specific property may not be the best option for your overall portfolio. In the famous words of Kenny Rogers, how do you “know when to hold” or...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, August 16, 2020

Housing Assistance in Florida State

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Floridians have lost their main sources of income, either through layoffs or furloughs. While waiting for unemployment to kick in, some central Florida residents may have incomes of exactly $0. Even before the economic crisis, less than ha...