Why rental properties are still a good investment

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One of the most valuable tools rental property investors have in the U.S. is the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Surprisingly, this style of mortgage is very much an outlier compared to what’s typically offered in other countries. Most countries tend to offer adjustable, variable, flexible, or renegotiable rate mortgages, all of which pose an inherent risk…

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Introduction to Real Estate Investment Analysis

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Are you planning on investing in your rental real estate in the Central Valley for the first time? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will share with you several excellent tips on real estate investment analysis. Determining the value of your real estate investment Like I said, different properties…

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Why Buying Cheap Homes Won’t Make You Money

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New real estate investors often get infatuated with the idea of the passive cash flow that real estate can bring in. So it’s not surprising when you see many new investors throw caution to the wind to chase cash flow and end up buying super cheap homes (in oftentimes questionable areas) thinking they will reach…

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What are the pros and cons of having Section 8 rentals?

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Are you thinking about turning your rental properties into Section 8 rentals but you don’t know if this is a smart move to make or not? Section 8 is often a controversial program among landlords but the reality is that this program does have it’s benefits since many landlords consider it to be a ‘recession…

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What are the most common problems with homeowners associations?

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If you are planning on buying a rental property in the future there’s a strong chance that it’s going to be part of a homeowners association (HOA) because they are becoming more popular nationwide. Before investing in an HOA property, here are the most common problems associated with homeowners associations. Smoking On Balconies and Patios…

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Tips For Choosing The Right Rental Property In 2019

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Are you planning on buying a rental property in 2019? If so, regardless if you decide to buy one in the Central Valley or not here are our best tips for buying a rental property this year. Tip #1 – Consider Choosing A Single-Family Home Versus A Condo Although condos may seem like they would…

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Why Real Estate Beats Stocks as The Best Investment

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Over the last 90 days, the stock market has been up and down almost every single day that it’s left some investors wondering if there’s a better investment that they can put their money into before the Stock Market has an even bigger correction. The reality is that even though stocks have been the traditional…

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