Should You Buy A Project Home

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After just one weekend watching cable TV most people feel they can fix just about everything and are ready to tackle that fixer-upper home. But is this a smart decision? (more…)

Hidden Expenses of Home Flips

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Flipping homes became a huge concept a few years ago. For some the venture was incredibly lucrative, for others it was the road to bankruptcy, and for others yet, it was just a dream, something never acted on. (more…)

When to Sell or Rent Your Home

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You’re thinking about a move but don’t know whether to sell your current property or to rent it. It’s a difficult decision for some as the thought of added income every month may be tempting but the idea of having to deal with tenants may be daunting. (more…)

Fractional Property Ownership

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Is fractional property ownership right for you? Fractional means a mathematical portion of a whole. Fractionalized ownership of a luxury item has been commonplace for quite some time. You’ll often hear of people going in together to purchase a boat or an airplane and property is no different. (more…)

Real Estate Boom in Vietnam

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The real estate bubble is rumored to have popped in the United States, but maybe it has actually bounced over to Vietnam. Hanoi is currently experiencing a revival like the region has never seen before. Retail space value is rising, the skyline is also on the rise and urban sprawl has spread into the former rice fields. (more…)

Make your Vacation Home Profitable

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If you’re looking to make a profit with your vacation property then you may have to approach it a little differently. First of all, stop thinking of it as your vacation property and consider it your little money maker. You’re going to need to get a lot of renters to turn a profit and the competition can be stiff. (more…)

How to Research Property

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Thinking about investing in property is a big step, but there are several steps between your initial thoughts and actually purchasing the property. In fact, a lot of people never actually get to the last step. But if you’re in the thinking stage then it may be time to move into phase two, researching the area and the property.

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Making a Real Estate Fortune

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Entering the world of real estate isn’t as difficult as some believe. It’s being a landlord that can be challenging. Most people begin their foray into real estate with the purchase of their primary home and that’s where their adventure ends. For others that’s just a jumping off point and a rental property quickly becomes their next money making venture. (more…)

Should You Hire a Property Manager?


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You’ve purchased an investment property. You’ve gone through all of the rigmarole of securing the mortgage loan and closing on the property. You’ve fixed up what you needed to and you’re ready to rent the place out. But there’s something that you need to ask yourself first. Are you going to manage the property yourself or do you want to hire a property manager to do it for you? (more…)

Selling your Rental Property


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If you’re thinking about selling your home or a rental property, there are a lot of things to consider and steps to take. If you entered the property ownership arena with an eye on making a profit, then it’s wisest to leave it with a similar state of mind. (more…)