by Miranda | Investing, Real Estate
When many of us think of real estate investing, we think of the need for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Whether you plan to buy land you can later sell to a developer, purchase a rental property or invest in a fixer-upper to flip at a profit, you usually need a...
by Donny Gamble | Real Estate
Selling a house is one of the most stressful events in life. In fact, one poll says buying a home is more stressful than bankruptcy, divorce and even the loss of someone you love. With the housing market finally recovering, many people are looking to sell their home...
by Miranda | Investing, Real Estate
Real estate isn’t really my thing, but I understand that many investors like the idea of including property in their portfolios. The good news is that there are a number of ways to invest in real estate, even if you don’t relish the idea of property...
by Miranda | Investing, Real Estate
Seven years ago, when my husband and I were shopping for our home, the real estate agent kept referring to our home as an “investment.” I had been writing about personal finance long enough (and I had read Rich Dad, Poor Dad) to realize that buying a...
by Kevin Mercadante | Real Estate
Do you ever think about investing in real estate? Since buying rental properties is probably the most popular form of real estate investment, you might seriously consider if you’re cut out to be a landlord before taking the plunge. There’s a lot more to being a...
by Kevin Mercadante | Finance, Investing, Personal Finance, Real Estate
New home buyers sometimes resist the idea of getting a home inspection. After all, it costs extra money, and there is the uncomfortable possibility that something may be found that could put an end to the deal. But as much as you might resist getting a home inspection...