Investing in real estate is a great way to diversify your investment portfolio and build your wealth. In this day and age, there seems to be an app for everything. Here are some tech tools to help Hampton Roads real estate investors during the coronavirus pandemic. Virtual Tours A virtual tour is a wonderful tech … Continued
Investing in real estate is different than investing in Wall Street stocks. Stocks are speculative, and they’re also a “paper asset.” The stocks might go up and down but there isn’t much that can happen to the “financial instrument” itself (especially since they’re stored electronically instead of as stock certificates now). Real estate on the … Continued
A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people money. But when they have to foreclose … Continued
Lots of investors are looking to get started, and as active real estate experts in Hampton Roads Virginia, we get asked to share our secrets quite a bit. Fortunately, we love to share 🙂 One of the biggest questions we get from local investors is ” How to find a good investment property in Hampton Roads Virginia?” … Continued
Thinking about investing in real estate but wondering about timing? Smart move! If you’re an investor thinking about diversifying out of Wall Street stocks and into real estate, or if you are an active real estate investor thinking about improving your investing to invest more profitably, then perhaps you’re wondering, “When is the best time … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has a lot of people wondering what will happen next. We can only use our previous economic experiences to understand what this situation would mean for property owners and real estate investors. Here’s what real estate investors in Hampton Roads should expect during the coronavirus pandemic. Shift in Demand The real estate … Continued
So you wanna get started investing in Hampton Roads and you’re checking things out, eh? Good for you. Always do your homework and you won’t get schooled. Here’s some great tools that we’ve found and we use from time to time and great real estate investing resources in Hampton Roads for investors here locally to … Continued
If you’re a real estate investor looking at selling a property, or if you’re thinking of buying a property now and thinking long term about selling it, then you might be worried about what taxes you’ll incur. In this blog post you’ll read about investment property taxes capital gains – what Hampton Roads investors should … Continued
The real estate market is experiencing low mortgage interest rates right now which has triggered real estate buyers to jump on new opportunities! If you are ready to sell your house, don’t let the virus stop you! Buyers are buying! Here are some tips for selling your Hampton Roads house during the coronavirus pandemic. Sell … Continued
If you’ve been driving around in Hampton Roads, chances are you’ve seen some billboards advertising companies that buy houses. Often times they say things like “We Buy Hampton Roads Houses!” or “Cash For Your House”. Are These “We Buy Houses in Hampton Roads Companies” Credible? How do I know if the local house buying companies out … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may have heard of the terms “seller financing” or “owner financing” and you’re not sure what they mean. In this blog post we’ll answer what exactly is owner financing and how you can use it in Hampton Roads as another option to buy your next home… Buying … Continued
There’s a lot of competition to find great deals on local Hampton Roads Virginia foreclosure properties. Finding them is only one part of the process – you also need to know how to capture them. Here are a few secrets from the pros that we’ve used with great success on how to find great foreclosure deals in … Continued
Understanding the foreclosure process in Virginia is an important part of navigating your own home foreclosure. Before we dive in… Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Virginia What is foreclosure anyway? Foreclosure is the legal process that lenders use to take back property securing a loan, generally after the borrower stops making payments. Foreclosure is no fun. … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house and you’re exploring your financing options right now, there’s a good chance you’re deciding whether you should go through bank financing or owner financing. There’s already a lot written about bank financing, so this blog post is meant to give you the other side of the coin, to … Continued
Short sale properties can be a great source of income for investors and a great deal for home buyers. It’s important to keep in mind that a short sale is one where the bank has approved a loss on a current loan. They’re losing money, so they want to unload. Generally, the current owner is in a rough … Continued