5 01, 2017

Finding Turn-Key Homes in a Seller’s Market

2017-01-05T10:00:49-05:00January 5th, 2017|Categories: Business, Flipping, Investing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

With TV shows boosting the popularity of house-flipping as a business, people who ordinarily wouldn’t have ventured into real estate investment territory are jumping on the bandwagon. But if you’ve been in the business for a while, you know this isn’t a get-rich-quick scenario. You know that you still need to find the best deals, but the market is getting crowded with investors who aren’t… well, aren’t as invested as you are. So what do you do? Finding Turn-Key Homes in a Seller’s Market Like most real estate investors, you may find that Atlanta flips are hard to come by.

29 12, 2016

What is Virtual Wholesaling?

2016-12-29T10:00:14-05:00December 29th, 2016|Categories: Business, Hard Money, Hard Money Loans, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments|Tags: , , , |

Have you heard of virtual wholesaling? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t. Virtual wholesaling is essentially buying and selling homes or commercial buildings without having to be there. Most of the time, this is done electronically, and the transactions take place without ever seeing the property in person. The home or building is then turned around and sold quickly to an end buyer. Advantages to Wholesaling Property Virtual wholesaling has some advantages such as expanding your reach. If the area surrounding your physical location is short on investment properties, you can branch out. You don’t even have to

28 11, 2016

Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings

2016-11-28T10:00:38-05:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Business, Commercial|Tags: , , , |

If your real estate niche is investing in commercial buildings, be sure to check out the federal tax incentives offered for energy efficiency upgrades. Since commercial buildings release the most carbon emissions and are the world’s largest energy consumers, the government is looking for ways to entice building owners and designers into going green. Commercial Building Tax Deduction You may be eligible for a deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot if you reduce your building’s total energy usage by at least 50%. You can qualify for this deduction by replacing your building’s boiler or furnace with a new heating

23 11, 2016

The Hidden Costs of Flipping a House

2016-11-23T10:00:11-05:00November 23rd, 2016|Categories: Business, Flipping, Hard Money, Hard Money Loans|Tags: , , , , |

If you’re like most people flipping a home, you’re probably seeing dollar signs. You’ve most likely purchased a house at a great price and are thinking of the after repair value. With quick turnaround times on flipped homes, it’s easy to forget about a few things. The Hidden Costs of Flipping a House in Atlanta While the costs of repairs are usually at the forefront of your expenditures, you’ll want to be sure that all the hidden costs you may incur are calculated before estimating a profit. Commissions Most real estate investors plan to fix and flip more than one

17 11, 2016

Can You Fix-and-Flip During Winter? Absolutely!

2016-11-17T10:00:07-05:00November 17th, 2016|Categories: Business, Flipping, Hard Money, Hard Money Loans, Investments|Tags: , , , , , , |

As a real estate investor, you already know that fixing and flipping a home takes time. (If you’re a new investor, you’re probably wondering exactly how long it takes and what season is best for fixing and flipping). Traditionally, most home sales occur in the spring and summer months, but that doesn’t mean people aren't participating in the real estate market during the other two seasons. Can You Fix and Flip a Home During Winter? Instead of waiting until spring to buy, fix and flip a home. That'll give you a leg up on your fellow flippers--and you can do

12 11, 2016

Determining Fair Market Value

2016-11-12T10:00:04-05:00November 12th, 2016|Categories: Business, Hard Money, Hard Money Loans, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Real Estate, Realtors, REIs|Tags: , , , , , , |

If you’re considering buying a home to fix and flip, the time to calculate fair market value is before you make the purchase. Even if you think it will be the deal of the century, the price you pay for the home now doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with its fair market value. The real estate market is constantly moving, and what’s high today could be low tomorrow. It usually doesn’t happen that quickly, but you’ll need to be aware that even a month or two can make a huge difference. Calculating Fair Market Value Calculating fair market value is

5 11, 2016

Commercial Lease Acronyms That You Need to Know

2024-01-09T14:36:02-05:00November 5th, 2016|Categories: Business, Commercial|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

If you’re new to the world of commercial investment—there are a lot of terms, lease types and calculations you’ll need to be aware of. On top of that, everything is an acronym. Learning the lingo of the industry can be overwhelming—but it should be ranked high on your to-do list. If you’ve acquired a building and think you’re ready to start looking for a tenant, you’ll want to have the lease conditions drafted well ahead of time—but be prepared for negotiations! Here are some acronyms you should be familiar with before starting out. Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA):

3 11, 2016

Fulton County Tax Foreclosure Sales (and How to Find Them)

2016-11-03T10:00:04-04:00November 3rd, 2016|Categories: Business, Foreclosures, Hard Money, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Private Lending, Tax Foreclosures, Taxes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

In the state of Georgia, it’s legal for the government to seize property, such as homes and land, for the nonpayment of taxes. According to the Georgia Department of Law, a homeowner’s obligation to pay property taxes is backed by the property itself. If a homeowner fails to pay, the county tax commissioner can sell the home to raise the amount due back in taxes. Often these homes sell for exceptionally low prices—but how does the whole process work? How Does a Property Get Seized? When a homeowner’s property taxes are past due, the tax collector can proceed through a

30 10, 2016

Why You NEED a Buyers List

2016-10-30T10:00:13-04:00October 30th, 2016|Categories: Business, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Leasing Your Property, Selling|Tags: , , , |

If you’re a real estate investor, you already know that you need to have buyers for the properties you’re working with—otherwise, you’re not going to make any money (and isn’t that the point of investing?). You know, too, that you need the ability to purchase properties quickly at the right price. So how do you do those things together so that you’re consistently making money and turning over your investments? Creating a Buyers List Every REI needs a quality buyers list. It’s a list of REIs who typically want to buy properties to rent to tenants, but you can make

17 10, 2016

Let’s Talk About Triple-Net Leases

2016-10-17T10:00:50-04:00October 17th, 2016|Categories: Business, Investing, Leases|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

When entering the world of commercial real estate, you were probably told to pick one of the basic types of leases and to stick with it. Determining whether a gross, net or modified gross lease is best for you can depend on a number of factors, including who you’re marketing your building to and what type of structure you have. If you’re thinking about a net lease, you’ll find that the term can actually be broken down even further, into three categories: single, double and triple. Single net leases have you charge the tenant for rent (high), utilities, and a part of

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