All posts by reinvestor

  • What Is myRA – The New Retirement Account?

    According to an August 2014 report from Bankrate, more than one-third (36%) of American adults are not currently saving for retirement. Worse yet, more than a quarter of Americans nearing retirement age (50 to 64 years old)...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • Rent-to-Own Pitfalls: 6 Things to Know

    Rent-to-own, also known as a lease option, is a contract that allows renters to lease a property and, at the end of the lease (usually one to three years), have the option to purchase the home at a predetermined...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • 4 Things Most Leases Don’t Include (But Should)

    Finding a great place to live isn’t just about location or amenities. If you rent, what’s spelled out in the lease can make or break your living experience. The issue is this: Many lease forms are simple, standard...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • Why to Never Let Your Rental Go Vacant

    The biggest mistake that new landlords make is thinking that their property can run on autopilot. In a perfect world, you will have to do nothing more than make periodic visits to your property and wait for...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • FAA Grants First Exemption For RE Photography

    NAR President Chris Polychron, released a statement today on the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to grant the first drone exemption to a real estate professional in the U.S.: “The FAA has taken a positive step by approving Realtor Doug...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • How To Avoid Micromanaging Your Business

    As an investor, you are directly in control of what you do, how you do it and ultimately how much you make. There is no boss telling you when you have to start working. Even though you...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • 10 Features Home Buyers Admit Trump Location

    The golden rule in real estate has always been “location, location, location.” But apparently, a few modern home features—sprawling master bathrooms, luxurious outdoor lounges and his-and-hers closets—can make buyers forget about location. A study released from homebuilding company...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • 9 Things to Know About Buying at Auction

    During the height of the housing downturn, “auction” usually referred to a foreclosed piece of property sold to the highest of many jostling bidders on the local courthouse steps. Typically, there was no chance for a preview...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • 9 Things To Ask Before Buying an Apartment

    About six months ago, three longtime friends and I decided to make some real estate investments together. Our investment goals are similar; we are each high-income professionals, share similar risk tolerance and see real estate as a...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • New SFH Trend: In-Law Suites on the Rise

    More homeowners are remodeling their dwellings to create in-law suites for aging parents, with features to make them accessible and safe while providing plenty of space and privacy. AARP senior policy adviser Rodney Harrell told The Washington...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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