As a homeowner, you must not overlook the importance of this decision. Installing a fence around your home can lead a great number of benefits. It will not only improve the value and beauty of your home, but it will keep your family safe too. If you want to reap these benefits, you need to …
It’s a classic question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? In the wholesaling world, it’s “which comes first, the cash buyer or the deal?” After all, the deal is what will attract the cash buyer, but without the cash buyer, you can’t do anything with the deal. This question stops many new investors from …
How will the current trouble in retail affect rental property investors? What smart moves can real estate investors make now? The media headlines have been full of stories about how the US.. retail industry and property market is in trouble. CNN Money says, “There is a retail bubble—and it’s bursting.” The Atlantic calls it “The …
Dogs are amazing creatures. They are your best friends and will unconditionally love you. They are always there for you whenever you need them to be, so you need to be there for them, as well. Dogs need to be able go out and walk, and will usually want you to go along with them. …
As more and more entrepreneurs are looking for unique ways to raise the capital needed for their investments, crowdfunding has become more popular than ever before. The Internet makes it easy to connect with like-minded individuals, and tech-savvy investors have been quick to take advantage. Eliminating the Need for Accredited Investors Accredited investors account for …
This morning I was thinking about what should be my first article on BiggerPockets and what single story represents me and my financial story the best. My thoughts quickly went to just a few weeks ago when I paid off my final personal loan and became debt-free. I want to share with you the journey that brought me to …
What are you going to do the next time your vehicle needs emergency repairs? What about when your child gets sick and needs an expensive treatment that’s not covered by insurance? If you intend to be financially successful, you need to be prepared for any emergency that might require quick money to handle. You can’t …
Tennis professional Venus Williams once said, “The day I’m not improving is the day I hang up the racket.” Therefore, the final item in our Move-Out Packet includes a survey for the tenants to fill out that asks specific questions like: How would you rate the service you received from us? How would you rate …
A little over four years ago, my brother and I walked into a ugly house built in the 1800s that had an obsolete floor plan and over a century of deferred maintenance. That junky old house was the first piece of true investment real estate we ever bought. That property kicked off the journey that …
Household debt in the United States has now surpassed its 2008 peak. Meanwhile, housing inventory has plummeted and homeowners are increasingly refusing to budge from their homes. What’s going on? A perfect storm of economic forces are squeezing existing homeowners to stay put and preventing first-time buyers from purchasing. While longer ownership might seem benign …