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All Forum Posts by: Charles Royster

Charles Royster has started 6 posts and replied 13 times.

Hi Will F. 

There are many property listings present online where you can search your requirements.

like:

http://www.trulia.com/
http://www.mls.com/
http://www.homefinder.com/
http://www.realtor.com/

You can connect with homeowner, agent or broker with these sources.

Post: New to Real Estate Investing

Charles RoysterPosted
  • Professional
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

Hi Angela,

Real estate investing is a good option to start with. Before starting, you should know REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust). REIT is a company that owns and operate income producing real estate. Many REITs are traded on many stock exchanges. Also, search for:

  • Qualification for Companies to be a REIT
  • Types
  • How to Assess

Regards

Hi Brianna,

Property management includes the handling of property that is possessed by another entity or party. Property manager plays significant role on behalf of the owner to preserve the value of the property while generating income.

There are many advantages of signing an experienced real estate manager:

  • Manager is responsible for finding tenants for you
  • They have wide network of marketers
  • They can advertise your property on your behalf
  • They can act as a problem solvers for the landlords by collecting rents
  • Managers have all the knowledge about existing and changing laws and regulations

There are various other advantages of property management services. Though, the services realty managers offer are little expensive. Rather than disadvantages property owners should acknowledge the benefits this can bring to their businesses. 

Regards

Post: Is hiring an agent "required"???

Charles RoysterPosted
  • Professional
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

Hi Michael,

An agent can understand your requirements regarding your choices with new home and can represent your views in better manners. 

I was searching for the same topic earlier last month, hope it might be helpful for you get some information regarding agents.

For more insight about the real estate agents.

Regards
Charles

Post: Boost in residential real estate investment

Charles RoysterPosted
  • Professional
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

According to a  survey, it is seen that there is renewed interest in residential investment properties, thanks to upbeat real estate market in 2015. The factors which have caused the increase in residential market areas are:

  • 1.Increase in home prices and decrease in foreclosures: Due to easy financing options it has seen that there is an increase in demand of real estate property, due to this there is an increase in home price and decrease in foreclosures.
  • 2.Increase in price points: With a rising focus on higher price points, 63% more investors considered $200k+ properties than last year. Higher price residential investment properties are set to grow.
  • 3.Use of broadening property searches by investors: 34%, investors are searching properties outside their home states and they are using broadened property searches for searching properties. This has led an increase in residential real estate investment.
  • 4.The Change in real estate trends: According to real estate trends in 2015. Foreign investment will increase in the USA and cities like Atlanta. Due to change in trends, it is seen that there is increase in residential real estate investment.

Post: Atlanta shows increase in residential real estate investment

Charles RoysterPosted
  • Professional
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

As per latest study, it is seen that there is an increase in residential real estate investment, due to upbeat market of real estate in 2015. The elements which have caused the increment in residential investment are:

1. Increase in home costs and a reduction in foreclosures: Due to simple financing choices, it is seen that there is an increment in residential property.

2. Increase in price points: 63%, i.e. a larger number of real estate investors considered $200k+ properties than a year ago. Higher price residential investment properties are set to grow.

3. Use of expanded property searches by investors: 34% speculators are seeking properties outside their home states and they are utilizing grown property scans for seeking properties. This has led an increment in residential investment.

4. Change in land patterns: According to land drifts in 2015. Financial investment will increase in USA and the urban communities like Atlanta. Because of progress in patterns, it is seen that there is an increment in residential real estate investment. 

Post: Ways to add inexpensive curb to your house

Charles RoysterPosted
  • Professional
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

@JefferyGriggs nice way. Love it.

Post: Ways to add inexpensive curb to your house

Charles RoysterPosted
  • Professional
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

Curb Appeal is your home's initial introduction to the world, including yourself. It is equivalent of lipstick on a lady or three-piece suit on a gentleman. It is the first thing that anybody will notice when he approaches the home and it is additionally an impression of your identity. Excellent curb appeal adds your home’s value.

You can spend thousands of dollars for this, but if you have limited time and budget, then you can go for simple do-it-yourself tricks to add eye-catching appeal to your home:

1.Use of Power Washing: Sometime homes do not need painting. Power washing can help remove all the dirt and grime. A few hours of power washing can make your exterior clean and refresh.

2.Use of Stepping Stones: Patterned stepping stones are an extraordinary approach to add a unique touch to your front garden. You can get truly inventive with the stones and even make more than one pathway.

3.Bench or Swing: Introducing a yard swing can add a home an inviting feel. We can also add perk bench in the front of the yard to serve as an extraordinary spot to sit and watch the area.

4.Adding Shutters to the windows: Some say the windows are the eyes of the home. You can add screens to all the front windows and paint them a complimenting accent shading.

If any of you have anything more that can help people, please feel free to share your thoughts. It would be a pleasure gaining ideas from you.

Post: Atlanta Real Estate Agent Recommendations?

Charles RoysterPosted
  • Professional
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

I recently met a realtor in Georgia, who helped me buy a house in the Alpharetta region. His name is Chad Shernikau. The whole process went on quite smooth. He had enough knowledge in handling properties till the end. He guided me through different parts of Georgia helping me find the perfect home, according to my preferences and within my budget. The best part is that he had first discussed all my clauses and conditions and accordingly sorted houses that could suit my demands. This way, I did not have to waste much time traveling to unwanted places. He is indeed a professional realtor and a very helpful person. If you want to contact him, you can mail him at [email protected] or call him at 770-874-6386.

Post: Real Estate Professional from Georgia

Charles RoysterPosted
  • Professional
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

Passionate about helping people to buy and sell homes in Atlanta. Lovely RealEstate Guy from Georgia.