Buying & Selling Blog Posts | Page 9 of 38

Apr 22, 2021Apr 18, 2023 Mindy Jensen

How to Challenge a Low Appraisal—And Win a High Valuation

Your ability to qualify for a mortgage hinges on your home appraisal—so how can you maximize your home's value? Here, learn how to challenge a low appraisal and get the…

Apr 21, 2021Aug 26, 2024 Mindy Jensen

DIY Home Inspection Checklist

Hiring a professional inspector is an essential part of the home-buying process—but all home buyers and investors should know how to quickly assess a property's condition. Here's what to look…

Apr 16, 2021May 09, 2023 Katie Miller

Barbara Corcoran’s Top 5 Tips for Winning During a Market Downturn

Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran has dealt with her fair share of market downturns—and she knows how to find opportunity in a struggling economy. Here, read her top five tips on…

Apr 06, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Paul Moore

How Smart Investors Discover the Hidden Value of Distressed Properties

Are you overpaying for real estate just to deploy capital and get in the game? You may be settling for dismal returns and missing out on real estate’s amazing tax…

Apr 02, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Mindy Jensen

What Is a Closing Disclosure? Here’s What Home Buyers Should Know

You found a house; you went under contract; and you survived the home inspection, appraisal, and loan underwriting. Congratulations, the end is in sight! You’re well on your way to…

Mar 31, 2021Jan 27, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Start Your House Hunt Right by Asking These Questions First

You’ve prepared yourself to buy a new home in every way possible, but now it’s time to actually go out and do—not just talk. Here's what to ask when you…

Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2023 Andrew Syrios

The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Putting Together a Scope of Work

Achieving a quality rehab can try your patience. Smart investors solve these problems by stealing a project management strategy: a thorough scope of work.

Mar 30, 2021Nov 07, 2023 Brandon Turner

How to Estimate Capital Expenses On a Rental Property

Think you've calculated all the numbers on that rental? Don't forget about CapEx! More formally known as capital expenditures, CapEx are those expensive “big ticket” items that need to be…

Mar 18, 2021Nov 11, 2022 Dave Meyer

How Do Interest Rates Really Affect Your Investments? A Deep Dive

The interest rates you encounter as a real estate investor are the result of a complex set of factors that starts with the federal government and ends with your individual…

Mar 17, 2021Mar 31, 2023 Ali Boone

The 2% Rule: Fact, Fiction, or Feasible?

Should real estate investors follow the 2% rule? We break down fact and fiction—and explain why it shouldn't drive your decisions.

Mar 09, 2021Mar 22, 2023 Andrew Syrios

Is That Neighborhood Up-and-Coming? Here’s How to Tell

Picking a good neighborhood is as important as choosing the right house. Here's how to identify an up-and-coming area—and why "bad" isn't always, well, bad.

Mar 05, 2021Jan 15, 2024 Chris Clothier

How to Choose the Right Remote Real Estate Market for You

As out-of-state investing grows increasingly popular, make sure you know what to look for in a remote market before you dive in.

Mar 04, 2021Nov 11, 2022 Paul Moore

Can You Profit by Breathing New Life into Dying Malls?

Retail stores were going under at a swift pace as online shopping overtook America in the past two decades. Then the pandemic put this trend into hyperdrive in 2020, and…