How to Buy Your First Investment Property

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How to Buy Your First Investment Property

Owning rental property is often hailed as an important part of a diversified investment portfolio; however, many don’t think becoming a landlord makes you an investor. But it does! If you’re just starting out, you may be unsure how to buy your first investment property in the Orlando area. Did you know a property manager ...
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Why You Should Invest in Real Estate by the Numbers

Why Should You Invest in Real Estate? As someone looking to earn passive income, have you considered real estate investing? The immediate cash flow benefit is only the tip of the iceberg. So why should you invest in real estate? Did you know that, compared to stocks or complicated get-rich-quick schemes, real estate offers much ...

The Future of Florida Real Estate

The future of Florida real estate is one of the most exciting prospects for investors and homeowners alike. As the third most populous, and fastest growing, state in the United States, Florida offers a diverse and vibrant real estate market that is positioned to benefit from the continued population growth in the Sunshine State. This ...
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Save Money with Property Management Maintenance

Handling a home repair project on your own vs. hiring a contractor will always save you money, right? Generally speaking, yes. That is, assuming you can accomplish the same task with equal precision and aptitude as a professional and that you have the time. However, when you’re a landlord with one or more properties—or an ...
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Renting a Townhome vs. Apartment

In the market to rent a new place in Central Florida? Maybe you’ve just always rented apartments, trading out for more space, better locations, or upgraded amenities. But you have more options now than ever to find your next home, including townhouses.  What’s the difference between renting a townhouse vs. an apartment? Today, we’ll cover ...
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Can You Rent Out Your House If You Still Have a Mortgage?

Owning your own home lays the foundation of the American Dream. Previous generations saw it as a way to generate personal wealth through building equity. But what happens when—for a variety of reasons—you can’t actually live in it anymore? That same house may earn its owner more by renting it out to someone else. But ...
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How Can Real Estate Services Help You?

Whether buying your dream home, selling your current property, or looking for investment opportunities, real estate agents can become your immediate ally. How? They do their research. They know the areas. They offer suggestions you may not have thought of before. Because that’s their job. How can real estate services help you specifically? Great question! ...
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Find the Right Tenants with Home Rental Services

You want to get the best investment from your rental property. That means preparing it quickly to get tenants in. Real estate investments are pointless if they can’t generate revenue. Therefore, you need to make preparations and get the word out in a timely fashion. How to Rent Your Home The old practice of putting ...
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Smart, Simple, and Fast Investing in the Orlando Real Estate Market

Are You on Track for a Comfortable Retirement?   If we’re being honest, for most Americans, the answer is “no.” Either we got a late start on our 401k, haven’t contributed enough, cashed out early, or never got around to starting one. Well, as they say, it’s never too late. Pensions are typically a thing of ...
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Exterior Home Upgrades to Make Before Selling

Before you list your Orlando-area house on the market, realtors recommend you consider upgrades that will increase the property value. But how do you know which upgrades will give you the most bang for your buck? Some exterior home upgrades to make before selling may come with higher upfront price tags, but nearly pay for ...