May 7, 2013

Looking for an investment property in the Lake Travis ISD.  Something that could cashflow on day one, and more importantly have a great return on investment.  Well I found one that I think would be a good fit for a small investor.  This is not my listing so I am leaving the address off, if you are interested in something like this check the link below for...

Feb 5, 2013

If I had known back then what I know now, how different would things be?  This could be said about a lot of things in life, hind-site 20/20 and such, but I’m talking specifically about investments in real estate.   When I first came to Austin, TX in 1998 from my small time life in Georgetown, I was taken by the big city of Austin.  Going to UT was a life...

May 9, 2011

Everywhere I look right now I see another investment opportunity.  House prices have dropped and rents are starting to climb at an alarming rate.  Just three years ago the home buying scene was on fire.  Everyone wanted in on the act and prices went though the roof.  Now that no one wants to own real estate it is time to buy a few good rental properties. We...

Nov 17, 2010

In the past 12 years, the net worth of the typical home owner has ranged between 31 and 46 times that of the net worth of the typical renter. Home owner equity is a substantial component of home owner wealth. The Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, conducted once every three years, provides a snapshot of family income and net worth along with...

Rental properties require their own type of coverage–landlord insurance, which is different than the homeowners policy you buy when you live in a house yourself. Landlord insurance protects you against losses from fire, lighting, falling trees, wind and hail, water damage, and injury to your tenants and their guests. But it doesn’t cover the...

1. Use a Realtor when leasing. If you are moving into an Apartment it may make more sense to use an apartment location, but either way it is important to have representation.  It does not matter how many times you have moved, if you are not a licensed professional you should hire one.  You should not expect the agent leasing you the house to represent you. ...

Many vacationers opt to rent a home in their vacation destination rather than staying in a hotel. For these vacationers, this is a worthwhile option because it gives the vacationer a more comfortable place to stay with features such as cooking facilities which are not typically offered in commercial hotels. Finding these vacation rentals can be significantly...

While there are some renters who view renting an apartment or a house as a failure, there are others who see the benefits there are to be gained from renting a property as opposed to purchasing a property. Some of the benefits of renting include the ability to save money while renting for the purpose of purchasing a home, few maintenance requirements and the...