The system you use to screen potential tenants you will place in the property is as essential as finding the right location when investing in real estate to help you avoid the most difficult tenants. You should systematically investigate their background and financial and rental history and follow up with all references. It’s worth the … Continued
There’s a lot to consider when you’re selling your home. For those considering trying on their own, you should be aware that out of all properties listed as an FSBO by the seller, only 11% are successful, and those that did sell earned an average of 26% less profit than if they’d worked with an … Continued
It only makes sense to explore all of your options before you sell what may be your most valuable asset, your Houston home. Just as hybrid vehicles combine two previously separate driving forces into one engine, working together and establishing a more efficient way to travel, hybrid real estate agents offer a more efficient way … Continued
Why didn’t anyone tell me? It’s frustrating to learn that you could have been making more profit from your investment dollar by taking a few simple steps to improve your property. With a focus on the more home-based lifestyle of the day, you may want to consider updating to the most current technology as an … Continued
Diversifying by providing income streams from multiple asset types, such as stocks, bonds, precious metals and from multiple sectors within the Houston real estate market helps to ensure security against any sector’s downturns. Because time works in your favor when you invest in real estate, the sooner you begin, the greater the wealth. Rental rates … Continued
Listing your home for sale isn’t always the best choice, especially if your property isn’t well matched to the demands of the traditional real estate market. Unfortunately, if you have done any research, you have probably learned you won’t save yourself any time or money by listing on your own as it rarely works out … Continued
Many buyers want to avoid a permanent living arrangement where they realize they’re unhappy, and lease options are a solution for these buyers. During the contract period, you have a chance to try out the home and ensure that you want to stay in residence for the long term, following through with purchasing the property. … Continued
Not every home or seller’s situation is a good fit for the traditional listing process, be it as an FSBO, for sale by the owner, or with a licensed professional real estate agent. Although unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation surrounding professional home buyers, these misconceptions have led to a general belief that … Continued
If you want to make an educated decision about which sales method is best for your home and your situation, it’s best to compare all of your options. So read on as we explore five costs you can expect with a traditional sale of your Houston house. Prepping You should expect to spend around one … Continued
Perhaps you are an investor with renters in place that have requested an opportunity to enter into a lease option for the property. Or perhaps you’re an investor ready to exit a property but find it challenging to move; the buyer pool for lease option properties is steadily increasing as interest rates rise. Additionally, the … Continued
With the pandemic, the real estate market underwent a renewed focus of the population on the home, homeschooling, and a preference for home-based family activities to avoid crowds. In addition, there are no longer the past restrictions of working on-site near larger city centers as much of the population now has the freedom of working … Continued
Not every home is well suited to the traditional listing process, and not every seller has the option of waiting for a buyer. Unfortunately, listing as an FSBO doesn’t tend to work in favor of sellers; taking longer to sell for less profit, and most often, these sellers move the listing to an agent. So, … Continued
Listing your home on the market can be costly, so it is best to understand what you will spend money on in advance as you undertake the traditional selling process. Now, let’s discuss real estate agent commissions first. If you’re like most home sellers, your second thought after deciding to sell was about saving the … Continued
Suppose you own a home and can wait out the term of a lease option to exit the property, typically from one to three years. Or perhaps you have a property you’ve had trouble selling. In that case, a lease option is an excellent sales method that can be pretty lucrative—combining the benefit of a … Continued
There is a growing trend towards the rent-to-buy investment strategy in Houston, with two approaches. Some investors are locating viable tenants and then finding a property well suited to their needs, though their profits may be smaller, while others find great deals on the Houston market and then locate their tenants. Unlike flipping, a rent-to-buy … Continued
