Author: ptownbrown

Real estate investments offer an opportunity to nearly anyone to create wealth and secure passive income for their retirement. And, as housing rates increase, more and more younger people are renting for more extended periods, more than a third of the country rents their homes, and of those, most are under 45 and have attended … Continued

The system you use to screen potential tenants you will place in the property is as essential as finding the right location when investing in real estate to help you avoid the most difficult tenants. You should systematically investigate their background and financial and rental history and follow up with all references. It’s worth the … Continued

Why didn’t anyone tell me? It’s frustrating to learn that you could have been making more profit from your investment dollar by taking a few simple steps to improve your property.  With a focus on the more home-based lifestyle of the day, you may want to consider updating to the most current technology as an … Continued

Lease options offer would-be buyers a specified amount of time to qualify for a conventional mortgage before they purchase a property while enjoying all of the perks of homeownership.  The benefits of the rent-to-own arrangement far outweigh the risks for savvy sellers. So, read on as we explore using a lease option to sell your … Continued

Diversifying by providing income streams from multiple asset types, such as stocks, bonds, precious metals and from multiple sectors within the Gary, Griffith, Lake Station, Hobart, Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Cedar Lake, Hammond, Michigan City, Hebron real estate market helps to ensure security against any sector’s downturns. Because time works in your … Continued

Is your dream home on the market? Then, you’d better move fast in the hot Gary, Griffith, Lake Station, Hobart, Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Cedar Lake, Hammond, Michigan City, Hebron real estate market like the one we are in now! Sellers are flush with cash buyers’ offers and benefit from selecting among … Continued

There is a shortage of opportunities and high desirability of rent-to-own properties for buyers, making rent-to-own agreements offer a lucrative delayed exit strategy allowing real estate investors to squeeze a few extra dimes out of the returns on the property. In addition, the buyer maintains the property as if it were their own, typically up … Continued

For those who may be ready to sell yet can hold onto a house that is ready for rental for a few years longer, the rent-to-own scenario provides some perks that make rent-to-own an option worth considering.  There is a large buyer pool waiting for these opportunities, seeking to attain the lifestyle that homeownership affords … Continued

While your home may be new or like new, and you know you could get your asking price, given the current market, if you could risk listing on the market, afford to prep for the sale of your house, complete any necessary repairs and then wait out the selling process. However, the pressures of time, … Continued

Perhaps your circumstances have changed, and you no longer have the time and money to prep, rehab or even renovate a property to bring the highest returns. Or perhaps you have decided you would like to team up with experts after listing on your own; if this is the case, you are not alone. Owners … Continued

While there may be nothing wrong with your property, the traditional listing process is long, complicated and can be extremely stressful during the best of times. However, selling your house on the Gary, Griffith, Lake Station, Hobart, Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Cedar Lake, Hammond, Michigan City, Hebron market is not always the … Continued

When searching for your investment property, you likely reviewed the numbers. However, these numbers reflected the existing property management’s commitment to their job. If you took on the landlord role and haven’t seen the same results, it may help to figure out where you’re going wrong. So read on as we explore five things that … Continued