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3 Creative Real Estate Niches to Know About in Austin in 2023

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Real estate offers many exciting ways to earn a return on investment, including highly creative niches that provide impressive results; some can equal or exceed traditional market sectors. And these creative niches offer other benefits—for example, combining your hobby or other business enterprises and enjoying lower overhead costs while building wealth.  Another benefit of branching … Continued

5 Challenges of Selling Your House in the Winter in Austin

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Sellers face many challenges, from deciding which sales method suits their circumstances to when to list their house on the market. Winter can bring the need to change your approach to how you handle a variety of tasks.  If you’re selling your house in Austin during this season, information about handling these tests of fortitude … Continued

What You Should Know About Rehabbing Condos in Austin

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Condominiums can bring in great returns for investors following the BRRRR method of investing, buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat. They offer the benefits of homeownership in a private residence at a more affordable rate due to the shared features, such as walls or roofs, like apartments, with the common areas owned jointly by the community. … Continued

5 Things to Look for in Austin Rental Properties

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Wouldn’t it be nice to know what to look for as an investor in Austin rental properties so you could rest easy knowing you made a great deal? Real estate investing is a blend of continual education, exploring new niches among various market sectors and locating properties. In addition, a real estate investor’s job is … Continued

What Homeowners in Austin Can Expect During the Foreclosure Process

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If you’re concerned about your property going into foreclosure due to circumstances beyond your control, the optimum scenario would be to work with your lender for a resolution before things go any further. However, going through the foreclosure process can be made easier when homeowners understand what lies ahead, so read on as we explore … Continued

The Best Way to Find Off-Market Property Deals in Austin

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Off-market, or properties not listed on the local MLS, are the holy grail of real estate investors. Unfortunately, locating off-market listings is more challenging with the National Association of Realtors’ changes in 2020 in their MLS Statement 8.0 Clear Cooperation Policy, requiring brokers listing on the MLS to submit listings within one business day of … Continued

The Best Way to Sell Your Land in Austin

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Have you got a piece of land you no longer want? Perhaps you require the funds for more pressing needs, or you are simply tired of paying the taxes year after year. Unfortunately, no matter why you are considering selling your land, going through the process of selling on your own is stressful, and in … Continued

How to Take Your Portfolio from 1 Property to 10 in Austin

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If you are just starting your real estate investment business, you must treat it as such. If you’re like other beginning investors, you may be wondering how to increase the holdings in your portfolio; however, as an investor, your job is to acquire assets. Rental properties offer great potential to help achieve your goal, along … Continued

Landlording Tips for Property Investors in Austin

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Residential rentals offer property investors in Austin a fantastic return on investments. However, it isn’t as simple as buying a property, then sitting back and collecting rent. Even thorough screening and placing the best tenants is not enough to overcome poor property management.  Failure to understand every aspect of a landlord’s responsibilities will cause your … Continued

How to Quickly Sell Your Unwanted Investment Property in Austin

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Sometimes plans don’t come to fruition, and investment property can become a burden, depleting your time and funds. If you’re holding an unwanted investment property, you can take steps to exit the property quickly. Likewise, if you’ve inherited real estate and it’s draining your wallet and wearing on you emotionally, as challenging as it may … Continued