Real Estate Investment: Property Investing Tips for Homeowners & Landlords

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Buying Single-Family Real Estate Investment Properties
Real estate investing is a fascinating topic and a successful investment strategy for many people. As with most endeavors, the more information you have and the more carefully you apply that information to your set of circumstances, the better for…
Buying Duplexes and Residential Real Estate as Investment Properties
Real estate investing is a preferred investment strategy for many. With proper information and planning, these investments can provide an additional stream of income or a mainstream of cash flow. If you are a seasoned investor or someone who’s interested…
Buying Townhouse Investment Properties
This article is the third in a series of interviews with Minneapolis realtor Tim Kindem from Keller Williams Integrity Lakes. In our first 2 discussions on residential real estate investing, we focused on purchasing duplexes and single-family homes. This article…

What You Should Know When Consider Buying a Twin Home
Buying a twin home is a great approach to building your real estate asset. In this article, we’ll discuss some advantages and possible disadvantages of owning a twin home. If you’re like many people, you might think that the terms…
8 Tips for Landlords to Increase Rental Property Income
There are two ways to increase the net profits from your income property: 1) bring in more money, and 2) spend less. Many landlords focus on reducing their expenses, but that can be a mistake. There is a limit to…
The Great Yardwork Debate: Who’s Responsible at a Home Rental?
There’s no question that homeowners are responsible for performing (or paying for) maintenance on their yards to keep them healthy and attractive—but what about landlords of rental homes? Unless you own a rental property where an HOA pays for yard…

6 Key Things You Must Know About the Contract for Deed
In this article, we’ll help you understand contract for deed financing as well as the pros and cons that accompany it. After reading this article, you will have a clear understanding of the process and know if this is a…
When Buying a Home, Make Your Credit Score Work For You
When preparing to buy a new home, your credit score becomes more important than ever in getting the best financing available. The huge investment of buying a house impacts your lifestyle and your finances. For buyers, it’s essential to understand…
How to choose the right buyer agent or broker
Home buyers who have bad experiences are often those who called an agent advertised on a neighborhood lawn sign or in a magazine ad. Without much thought to expertise, they then quickly entered into a contract. I'm not saying those…

Differences in Owning a Condo, Co-op or Townhouse
Getting ready for homeownership? You may have already decided that renting is no longer for you, nor is it a good use of your money. Perhaps you’ve decided to pay your own mortgage instead of someone else’s! Often, the final…
Property Management Success: 7 Key Factors DIY Landlords Must Do
I often get asked what the critical property management duties and responsibilities are as a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) landlord. And so, my view is that if you follow these steps, you’re setting yourself up for a much more comfortable and headache-free…
Why You Must Hire an Insured General Contractor for Your Home Construction Project
Deciding to go with new construction home vs. an existing home is always an exciting time, especially if it’s your first one. If you choose to build your new home with a national, more well-known builder you don’t have to…

Signs Something Has Gone Wrong with Your Electrical System
If you’re like most homeowners, the electrical system is the most intimidating system in your home. After all, electricity isn’t always intuitive, and when mishandled it can result in fires, injury, or even death. Electrical issues can cause other problems,…
Dealing with a Foundation Leak? Signs to Look For
Foundation leaks crop up for all kinds of reasons. It’s often difficult to tell, though, just how severe the leak you have on your hands is before the worst of the symptoms arise. If you’re looking to sell your home,…
5 Easy Tips to Plan and Budget for a Roof Remodel
Being a homeowner can be a wonderful thing for those who plan for it well in advance. A home is not just a place where you spend time with your family. It’s a sanctuary that should be treated as such.…

How-to Lawn Care in the Summer, by the Lawn Guy Jared
Summer’s heat, wind, and sporadic rain are tough on a lawn, but this article will hopefully give you some simple tips on how to improve your green-space. Understand that depending on your soil composition (black rick dirt versus dry sand)…
The Great Yardwork Debate: Who’s Responsible at a Home Rental?
There’s no question that homeowners are responsible for performing (or paying for) maintenance on their yards to keep them healthy and attractive—but what about landlords of rental homes? Unless you own a rental property where an HOA pays for yard…
Common Types of Real Estate Loans
Type of Loans There are many types of mortgage products available for investment property home buyers. You may wish to talk with a mortgage professional to help you find which mortgage loan best fits your needs for investment properties. The…