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Which Is Better? A Foreclosure or Short Sale of Your Raleigh House?

September 13, 2020

We all have rough times every now and again. As a property owner, having a rough time may mean losing the biggest investment of your life: your Raleigh house. If you are unable to make your mortgage and insurance payments, you are about to be facing foreclosure with your lender if you miss a certain … Continued

What You Should Know About Dealing With Probate Real Estate in Raleigh

September 6, 2020

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When dealing with a probate property in Raleigh , you may have many questions you would like to have answered. Below, we offer some information about probate properties as well as ways to handle them. What Is Probate? Probate is the legal process following a homeowner’s death if the property was not in a trust … Continued

3 Ways To Value a Rental Property in Raleigh

June 3, 2020

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If you want to invest in rental real estate in Raleigh then one of the first things you’ll need to do is determine the value of the property. After all, how else will you know if it’s the right investment for you? In this blog post, we’ll share with you the 3 ways to value … Continued

How Much Cash Flow Do You Need For A Rental To Make Sense in North Carolina ?

May 3, 2020

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If you’re thinking about investing in a rental property, you might be weighing the costs and potential income. If so, you’re probably wondering: “How much cash flow do you need for a rental to make sense in North Carolina ?” This is a great question, and the answer might surprise you… Cash flow. It’s the … Continued

4 Costs Associated With Rental Property in Raleigh

April 3, 2020

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If you’re thinking about investing in rental property, you’re probably doing your due diligence to make sure it’s right for you. Likely, one step in that due diligence is figuring out what expenses you’ll pay. Smart! To help you, we’ve created this list of 4 costs associated with rental property in Raleigh … When it … Continued

What Exactly is Owner Financing and How You Can Use It in Raleigh

March 24, 2020

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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may have heard of the terms “seller financing” or “owner financing” and you’re not sure what they mean. In this blog post we’ll answer what exactly is owner financing and how you can use it in Raleigh as another option to buy your next home… Buying a … Continued

How To Buy Investment Property With Bad Credit For Savvy Raleigh Investors – 4 Ways

March 17, 2020

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For most people, a house can be a costly acquisition. Chances are, the house you live in is one of the biggest purchases of your life. And the real estate investments you acquire may not cost as much but it’s possible that you might be thinking about using loans and mortgages to buy those investment … Continued

Why Owner Financing Makes Sense in Raleigh

March 17, 2020

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If you’re thinking about buying a house and you’re exploring your financing options right now, there’s a good chance you’re deciding whether you should go through bank financing or owner financing. There’s already a lot written about bank financing, so this blog post is meant to give you the other side of the coin, to … Continued

Hidden Renovation Costs That Will Devour Your Profits of Raleigh Real Estate

March 17, 2020

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Hidden renovation costs can quickly eat up your profits when it comes to Raleigh real estate. Learn more about what to watch out for in our latest post. When buying an investment property, there will likely be all sorts of renovations you would like to make. It’s important to know which will kill your profits and … Continued

4 Owner Financing Advantages for Buyers in Raleigh , North Carolina

March 10, 2020

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If you’re thinking about buying a house, you’re probably weighing so many options right now – what to buy, where, and how to get financing. To help you make your decision a little easier, we’ll outline 4 owner financing advantages for buyers in Raleigh , North Carolina to help you figure out if this the … Continued

What Insurance Should I Have For My Rental Property In Raleigh ? An Investor’s Checklist

March 10, 2020

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Investing in real estate is different than investing in Wall Street stocks. Stocks are speculative, and they’re also a “paper asset.” The stocks might go up and down but there isn’t much that can happen to the “financial instrument” itself (especially since they’re stored electronically instead of as stock certificates now). Real estate on the … Continued

Worst Projects For Adding ROI To Your Raleigh Property

March 10, 2020

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While some renovations add value, in our latest post, we want to let you know about the worst projects for adding ROI to your Raleigh property. Not every renovation project is good for your bottom line. Some renovations simply aren’t worth it. Below, we will discuss some of the worst projects for adding ROI to … Continued

5 Disadvantages of Buying a Home via Owner Financing in Raleigh

March 3, 2020

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If you’re thinking about buying a house from a seller using seller financing (also called “owner financing”) make sure you’re aware of the advantages as the drawbacks! Keep reading this blog post to learn the 5 disadvantages of buying a home via owner financing in Raleigh so you can be prepared When a seller wants … Continued

When Is The Best Time To Buy Investment Property For North Carolina Investors – 3 Tips

March 3, 2020

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Thinking about investing in real estate but wondering about timing? Smart move! If you’re an investor thinking about diversifying out of Wall Street stocks and into real estate, or if you are an active real estate investor thinking about improving your investing to invest more profitably, then perhaps you’re wondering, “When is the best time … Continued

What Makes a Good Rental Property in Raleigh ?

March 3, 2020

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If you’re thinking about investing in rental property in Raleigh or anywhere in the 27604 zip code area you might be wondering what makes a good rental property in Raleigh . We’ll share with you 3 of the factors to see if rental properties are right for you… Rental properties can be a great investment. … Continued