Investing
By Elena Novak Oct 08, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        When it comes to real estate investing, there's one guiding principle that trumps all others: location, location, location.  This age-old real estate mantra isn't just a cliche...
                                                By Elena Novak Oct 02, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        Owning or managing commercial property is usually a rewarding investment, but it also comes with substantial risks that can cause massive losses, ranging from fires and natural disasters like floods and storms to vandalism, theft, and other similar issues...
                                                By Elena Novak Sep 29, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a highly popular business structure that property owners utilize for personal asset protection and tax benefits...
                                                By Elena Novak Sep 26, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        Imagine tapping into your home's equity without monthly mortgage payments.  That's the core promise of a reverse mortgage, a unique financial tool designed specifically for older homeowners aged 62 and older...
                                                By Elena Novak Sep 26, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        With the rise in housing costs globally, most buyers are considering alternative models to make ownership accessible.  One good solution is a co-ownership house, where two or more parties share ownership of one property...
                                                By Elena Novak Sep 26, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are investment products backed by pools of home loans, allowing investors to earn income as borrowers make their mortgage payments...
                                                By Elena Novak Sep 26, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        Imagine an asset that consistently pays you simply for existing.  That's the core of rental income, money a landlord earns by allowing someone else to temporarily use their property or assets in exchange for payment...
                                                By Elena Novak Sep 15, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        The United States housing market witnessed a lingering crisis from 2020 to 2024.  The reasons are not far-fetched.  During this period, people experienced a serious shortage of homes, and there was a marked increase in home prices...
                                                By Elena Novak Sep 08, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        Renovating an investment property is a must-do for people flipping a house for resale or enticing potential renters.  Renovations to rental property boost profitability by helping viewers imagine what it would be like to live there...
                                                By Elena Novak Sep 03, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        The IRS defines rental property revenue as ordinary income, which is taxed at regular income tax rates based on your income bracket...
                                                By Elena Novak Aug 29, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        Buying land in the United States can be a great investment, whether you plan to live on it yourself or leverage it for profit...
                                                By Elena Novak Aug 21, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        As the cost of high-value assets continues to rise due to inflation, many investors are seeking more affordable ways to build their portfolios...
                                                By Elena Novak Jul 30, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        To purchase an investment property, you'll likely need to obtain financing.  From traditional banks to private money lenders, numerous sources of real estate financing should be available to you...
                                                By Elena Novak Jun 16, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        Investment properties are real estate assets purchased with the intent of generating income, either by monthly rental payments or long-term appreciation in value...
                                                By Elena Novak May 16, 2025                                                        
                                                                                                        Property development, also called real estate development, is the process of constructing or improving buildings to generate profit...
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                                                                                                Have you ever vacationed in a beach town and wondered what it would be like to live there year-round? 
 Many homebuyers dream of living in a beach town, but the high cost of coastal real estate can make it nearly impossible for most...                                                
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