Buying Investment Properties in a Seller's Market? Bring Your "A" Game
Wednesday, June 07
Summer is here and available properties to consider for purchase continue to be in short supply. And yes, this affects both residential and investment property buyers. Bidding wars have driven purchase prices up. Good news for sellers (maybe list now??), but it has also created anxiety for buyers...
Seal The Deal With Curb Appeal
Friday, May 19
Curb appeal is your home or investment property's first impression. And you will never get a second chance at a first impression, so make it a good one. You want to make it eye-catching, ultimately attracting people into seeing the rest of your property. People often say "It was love at first sig...
What's Under The Covers?
Tuesday, May 09
As a Realtor showing homes and investment properties in the Pittsburgh area, I am always looking for things to uncover -- things that the average looker may not see. I do this to help determine if a property is a good investment or a bad mistake. Looking under the covers make...
Real Estate Investing: Is This Your First Time?
Wednesday, April 26
Real Estate Investing is a great way to earn cash flow when done properly. Besides the tax advantages and the equity you are acquiring, the fact that others (renters/lessees) could be paying most, if not all, of your mortgage is very enticing. There are so many good reasons to get started in real...
Location! Location! Location!
Monday, April 10
Location! Location! Location!Many times in business you hear this phrase. It's the #1 Mantra in Real Estate and repeated 3 times for emphasis. The phrase started out as advice, stressing the importance of finding a location for your business that would be very active, attractive and appropriate f...
April Showings Bring May Closings!
Monday, April 03
April showings bring May closings!This works for both buyers and sellers of real estate investments. Got a property you are trying to sell? Try to schedule as many showings with your Realtor as possible, private or open house. While it is typical for invest...