3 Tips on Buying Investment Property in Central Florida
Central Florida Investment Properties Real estate remains among the most profitable sectors for investors everywhere. Any property purchased to generate income or build net worth through capital appreciation constitutes a real estate investment. Investment property owners earn money by renting their properties or re-selling for a profit. The housing market in Florida is favorable to …
Why Should You Screen Your Orlando Tenants?
Screening tenants is an important part of being a landlord in Orlando. By running the appropriate checks on potential tenants, you can protect your investment by ensuring that you are renting to qualified individuals who can afford to pay rent, have a history of paying on time and taking care of the rental property, and …
Three Reasons You Should Use an Orlando Realtor to Sell Your Home
You may have asked yourself, “Why do I need a realtor to sell my home?” It is understandable to wish to act independently, with a home of great value and a fluctuating economy. In fact, this is why you should use a realtor to sell your home, especially a local realtor: the housing economy is …
How Interest Rate Spikes Impact Real Estate Investing
The last few years have been anything but normal. The recent volatility of mortgage interest rates has understandably made many buyers skittish. Today we’ll share how interest rate spikes impact real estate investing, especially in Orlando and the surrounding areas. With careful planning and the right team of experts, you can still get reasonable rates …
Mortgage Rates: Buy, Sell or Hold in Florida?
Home Mortgage Rate Volatility There’s one thing we are learning about home mortgage rates in 2022: they’re going to be extremely volatile. The inevitable rise of rates with ongoing inflation have been predictable. However, this past week, mortgage rates actually went down from 5.30% to 5.25% for 30-year loans and 4.48% to 4.43% for 15-year …
Pros and Cons of Buying a Duplex in Orlando, FL
When starting out as a novice in real estate, many individuals tend to limit their selves to a single family home due to the levels of annual appreciation. It’s great to have that ambition and even greater when getting started. The State of Florida, specifically cities like Orlando, is looking at a prosperous time ahead …
Financial Freedom: You Inherited a House…Now What?
With the executing of a loved one’s will, you found out he or she left a home to you. Maybe you had expected to inherit a home or maybe that news surprised you. Regardless of any previous knowledge, if the person’s death came unexpectedly, you may not have prepared for this responsibility. If you already …
Save Money with Property Management Maintenance
Handling a home repair project on your own vs. hiring a contractor will always save you money, right? Generally speaking, yes. That is, assuming you can accomplish the same task with equal precision and aptitude as a professional and that you have the time. However, when you’re a landlord with one or more properties—or an …
Renting a Townhome vs. Apartment
In the market to rent a new place in Central Florida? Maybe you’ve just always rented apartments, trading out for more space, better locations, or upgraded amenities. But you have more options now than ever to find your next home, including townhouses. What’s the difference between renting a townhouse vs. an apartment? Today, we’ll cover …
Property Management Rates
As a real estate investor, you may want to simply self-manage your rental properties. But unless you plan to be a full-time landlord, the sheer number of activities can become overwhelming. At some point, you may want to consider getting a property manager. Maybe you’ve heard that exorbitant property management rates will just eat into the …
