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Investing in real estate can seem like a daunting task. Even for those who have already made a few investments, it is still a big commitment to with every property you buy. Some investors think it is safer or easier to buy locally, or within their home state, but that is not always the case. These investors may feel like out-of-state real estate purchases will open them up to being scammed. They may worry about being able to reach their property in the event of a storm or disaster. While these can sometimes be valid concerns, they are easily ov…

Rental markets in real estate are virtually everywhere. Because of this, there are investment opportunities everywhere you look. Before you break into a market and invest in real estate, you first must look at a number of factors that determine if a specific property is worth the investment. Everywhere you look there are opportunities. Without information about what gives any given opportunity high profit potential, you may enter a high risk situation. If you are truly interested in creating a portfolio of investment real estate, look at the fo…

Homebuying has cooled, and rentals are on the rise. As the rate of renters vs. homeowners increases, however, so does the price of rent. A report from CNBC states that rent prices are increasing nationally, with the national median rent at $1530, according to HotPads. Hot Pads, owned by real estate giant Zillow, also notes that landlords are making fewer concessions and offering fewer special move-in deals for renters. Listings on HotPads offering concessions are down 30% from this time last year, with only 1 in 100 rental listings offering som…

Signing the lease for your new home is an exciting and busy time. There's packing, changing your contact information, and of course, moving. Paying the first month's rent and security deposit can leave you strapped for cash, but one thing you want to budget for is renter's insurance. But what is renter's insurance? What does it cover? Why do you need it? 1. What Renter's Insurance Covers Renter's insurance protects your belongings if any of the following events happen to you. Vandalism Theft Fire Smoke Lightning strike Wind damage Water damage…

Investing in a city can be tricky. Like all investments, it requires a bit of knowledge, good instincts, and faith. As a property investor, you need to have knowledge about the city that you are looking at; instincts that will predict if the city of choice really is on the rise; and faith that the first two components are true. In 2019, one of the cities that many investors are looking to is Memphis. Why Memphis Today, investors are shying away from Northern cities and embracing those in the South. Cities like Atlanta and Dallas have already be…