Investing in real estate can be a wise decision. You might purchase properties and then start renting them out to others for a constant stream of income. That profit combines with increasing levels of equity in your properties to improve your financial situation. You...
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Should you refinance the mortgage loans on your investment properties?
Mortgage interest rates are currently close to the lowest they've ever been in the U.S. Even though this has motivated many homeowners and real estate investors to try and refinance their mortgages; this isn't the ideal option for everyone. You need to consider...
An installment sale might be a good option for your property
An installment sale is a type of sale where a property owner can sell a piece of property or asset while the buyer spreads out the payment for that asset over time. In a traditional sale, the owner of the property would expect to be paid outright, but an installment...
Thinking of investing in real estate right now? Here are some tips for success
You’ve been looking to increase your portfolio of properties, and now may be as good a time as ever. The economy took a downturn in the last few months, which means that there is a major opportunity to make money if you can buy homes at low prices and sell them later...
Does a home seller have to accept a full-price offer?
As an investor, you’re always looking for good deals in the residential real estate market. That often means targeting people who have incentives to sell quickly -- such as someone who just got a job in another state and needs to move or someone who bought another...
What will happen to your real estate business if you die?
Maybe you inherited your first property from a family member when you already owned a home. Perhaps you decided to buy a house when the markets were low and then quickly realized how lucrative rental properties could be. Regardless of how you started your real estate...
Can you close on a new property virtually?
Most people go to a closing session in person when buying a new property. There, they meet with the title company, the seller and the real estate agents. They all go over the paperwork together and sign everything into the name of the new buyer. But maybe you’re not...
What happens when there is a property boundary dispute?
The sale of a home in Pennsylvania should be a relatively easy process, but unforeseen issues might complicate sales. A boundary dispute could surprise a seller and lead to a delayed sale. Thankfully, there may be legal remedies available to settle the dispute. Buyers...
Political Signs and Your Pennsylvania HOA
We are in the heat of political season, and many homeowners have put up signs to support their preferred candidates. I have my own signs in my yard, and neighbors in my community have different political signs in their yards, safely tucked into flower beds to avoid...
Buying residential real estate? Don’t rush the closing
A person who’s just getting into real estate investing often wants things to go quickly so they can start to see progress. While this is understandable, it’s imperative that you don’t try to rush things as you go through the process. One area that you have to be...