Financing Real Estate Investments 101

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Financing Real Estate Investments 101

When it comes to financing real estate investments, you’re dealing with a different set of rules compared to buying your own home. If you’re just starting out in real estate investing, you likely don’t know what you don’t know. To help you navigate this, we’ve created a list of handy tips focused on financing your ...
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The Realty Medics Investment Property Protection Programs

Owning rental property comes with a certain amount of risk. But did you know you can purchase investment property protection to reduce that risk? We’ve created a set of protection programs for clients who use our Orlando property management services.  How Investment Property Protection Programs Help Owners Property protection programs act as an additional insurance ...
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Is Now The Right Time to Buy? A First-Time Home Buyers Guide

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or planning to purchase your first investment property, you might find the process overwhelming. Many people mistakenly base their decisions solely on home prices or interest rates, but those factors only tell part of the story. To determine if now is the right time to buy, it’s important to ...
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Should You Invest in New Construction Builds?

As a real estate investor looking to add to your portfolio, you might wonder whether to invest in a new construction build or buy an existing structure? We’re here to help you weigh your options. Below we list the benefits and potential disadvantages of investing in new construction rental homes. Benefits of a New Build ...
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What is a 1031 Exchange and How Does It Work?

With tax time in the rearview mirror, as a real estate investor, you’re probably looking for ways to combat next year’s tax bill using rental property tax benefits. Did you know that taking advantage of the 1031 Exchange can help you expand your rental property portfolio without being penalized for tapping into the unrealized profits ...
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Strategy for Orlando Rental Homes: Keep Your Low Interest Rate on Your Primary Mortgage and Buy a New House

When the interest rates on houses soared in 2022/2023, many people stopped thinking about buying new property(s), including investment or primary residences. Now that the market has stabilized, housing costs may not be as prohibitive, but interest rates are still a challenge. However, most people bought a primary residence before the madness, and many refinanced ...
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Tenant Screening Red Flags: 5 Signs to Watch for

As an Orlando rental property owner, you want to minimize how much effort you put into making it profitable. Arguably, this begins with securing the right tenants. To do that, you need to have a good tenant screening system that identifies who will make the best renters. Knowing some of the potential red flags to ...
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Why Buying Ocala Rental Homes is the Ultimate Real Estate Investment Opportunity

Thinking about buying rental property in Central Florida? You may not have considered looking at Ocala rental homes, but the area is perfect for beginning or expanding your rental portfolio. Ocala consistently rates as a top Orlando neighborhood to own rental property because of its strategic location, affordability, and economic growth.  Living in Ocala As ...
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Essential Orlando Tenant Rights and Landlord Responsibilities: A Guide for Rental Properties

When a tenant moves into a rental property in Central Florida, they have certain rights, and landlords have certain responsibilities. Below, we list a few of the essential Orlando tenant rights and the corresponding responsibilities of landlords in Central Florida.  Orlando Tenant Rights By agreeing to pay rent and signing a lease, tenants have legal ...
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Orlando Investment Property: Guide to Investing in Central Florida

Interested in an Orlando investment property? It is not rocket science. Actually, Central Florida real estate investing continues to offer high return on investment (ROI) for property owners. But like anything else, it helps to have experts in your corner to guide you to the best deals. Read on if you’re considering adding Orlando area ...
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