Although the recent housing bubble and subsequent burst may have jaded some, the vast majority of homeowners and investors (and the real estate agents who sold them those houses) believe that house values appreciate over the long haul. What you’re about to discover may surprise you. . . .
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Everyone seems to know it. It’s on TV, it’s in the newspapers, and it’s on the radio: Real estate investing can do wonders for your financial future! However, just because investing in real estate has a great reputation for delivering stellar returns and building great wealth doesn’t mean that all investments are created equal. . . .
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The stock market’s gone nowhere for years. Interest rates on bonds and mortgages alike are hovering near their record lows. With the more traditional asset classes going nowhere, it’s very tempting to look elsewhere for investment returns. And compared to a few years ago, real estate is on sale. Let’s take a look at some of your options when it comes to using 401(k) assets for real estate investing. . . .
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This week’s Tax Corner question comes to us from Rick Chase, who posted the question in a column on the taxation of real estate flipping: “I am new to real estate investing and recently purchased rental properties held by two separate LLCs. One of the LLCs is held in a self-directed IRA, and the other LLC is not held in an IRA. My question is not about taxation of . . .
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It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Likewise, you shouldn’t be waiting until you get an audit notice to get your paperwork together, gather receipts, dot your i’s and cross your t’s. Understand that the federal government is hungry for money just now. For all the talk of recovery (how many “recovery summers” are we at just now?), tax revenues . . .
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Welcome to a new feature on RealEstate.com, where you get to control more of the content. A recent article on tax and investment property raised some issues – and you folks started writing in the comment thread with your questions. I got answers to some, but there were more questions than I could keep up with and do justice to. It was clear that . . .
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Find a great tenant, or spend a lot of time and frustration solving the problem of a bad renter. Those are your two options. Sure, you might luck out and accidently find a great tenant, but the chances are slim. So take the time upfront (even if it feels like it’s taking too long) to find a tenant who matches you and your property. If you do this correctly, you’ll spend a lot of time on the property before you get a tenant but . . .
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The housing market in the U.S. has experienced its fair share of foreclosure nightmares, and while the American real estate market is slowly recovering, there are some markets that are still struggling. As a result, some homebuyers are turning their attention to the Australian continent to invest in real estate. . . .
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Investing in Birmingham, Alabama real estate is almost like taking candy from a baby, and make no mistake about it – the competition for investment properties in Birmingham is fierce. With prices so low for both rental and flip properties, any investor worth his or her salt would be hard pressed to pass these bargains by. . . .
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A beautiful garden or lawn is one of the first things a buyer will notice about a property, and it will draw them in. What’s more, a nicely built and crafted deck, surrounded by well-chosen flora, is a powerful lifestyle selling point. Buyers like pretty shutters. But when they can see themselves enjoying the shaded deck, surrounded by beautiful shrubs and flowers – and the bird . . .
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