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Investment Property Dallas TX

With rents increasing…It might be time to buy investment housing again, but this time for the right reason.

Used to be that people bought investment homes for the appreciation. Profits relied on house prices going up and not necessarily on the underlying fundamentals of income. With rents firming up and vacancy rates down, it may be time to talk to your investors. Of course, financing now will require a 20% down payment, but [...]

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Why Own Rental Property?

Given the current economic climate I think rental property will be a viable investment for many years. Due to job loss, medical issues, bad financial decisions, divorce etc. people will have credit issues for a long time. Foreclosures and bankruptcy affect your credit for 7 years. That means that for 7 years those people who [...]

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To Lease or to Sell That is the Question

Many sellers’ find themselves in the position of having to move even though their home is not sold. That is a terrible position to be in. You cannot afford to purchase a home where you are going and the house left behind is now vacant. Unfortunately in this real estate market even good houses [...]

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Good Time to Consider Buying Investment Rental Property

Adding real estate to your investment portfolio makes sense. As with any investment you will want to do your homework. Enlist a Realtor who works with investors and can evaluate investment property. Find homes that are located in desirable areas to attract the most tenants. Assuming you get a loan to buy the house, [...]

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Real Estate Investment Strategies

Do you have an investment strategy? Most of us at least have a savings account at minimum and many have a 401K from work or an IRA or mutual finds, all of which have been volatile at best this last year. Have you ever considered adding real estate to your investment portfolio? You might [...]

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NEW LISTING – Charming East Dallas Cottage Perfect for Investors

Charming East Dallas Home Perfect for Investors

11012 ULLOA LANE 3 beds, 1 baths Home size: 1,128 sq ft Property Type: Residential, Single Family MLS Number: 11481299 Community: Area #21/10 Tract: Casa View Heights Charming Casa View cottage is a perfect house for an investor. Close to schools and shopping. Three bedrooms with attached garage and large tree shaded backyard. Home is being sold [...]

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Your Investment Portfolio

Let’s look at several reasons you should consider adding real estate to your investment portfolio and use a 1031 tax deferred exchange to your advantage. Real estate prices are down. Are they at their bottom, who knows? Was the market at its bottom in 1991? No. What about in 1993? Maybe in some markets, but [...]

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Planning Your Home Improvements

Ready for some changes to your present home or want to improve the value of a rental property? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey conducted by Lowe’s Home Improvement stores, the home improvement industry is booming. Homeowners spent an average of more than $3,700 on home improvement projects in the past [...]

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What’s your landlord-tenant I.Q.?

If you are a renter, own rental property or are considering renting property to others, you need a copy of the Real Estate Center's Landlord's and Tenant's Guide by Judon Fambrough, attorney at law. Updated last April, the 111-page guide tells what every Texas landlord and tenant should know about his or her legal rights [...]

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Real estate flipping: lucrative and legal

“Flipping can be a very lucrative pursuit. We are not talking about flapjacks here, but real estate,” says Judon Fambrough, attorney with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. Flipping refers to the practice of finding a property that is for sale — usually priced below-market — and then selling it soon after it [...]

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