4 Hot Trends Affecting Real Estate

Ketan Patel February 19, 2018

As home prices continue to rise in many markets, the dream of homeownership may be out of reach for some would-be home buyers. Suburbs on the outskirts of booming cities represent a key investment opportunity for rental property. Millennials remain the strongest demographic of renters, and Gen Z, born after 1995 are now making the rental market to the rental market. Baby boomers entering their senior years are expected to...

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Buy & Hold or Fix & Flip ?

Ketan Patel February 16, 2018

Real estate investors are often torn between two strategies, fix and flip or buy and hold. Some renovate a property and sell it for a quick profit, and others hold on to an asset and rent it out for monthly cash flow from tenants. So which investment strategy is better? The Fix and Flip Strategy  If you are looking for a quick profit, you can seek out undervalued property requiring...

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Understanding How the 1031 Exchange Works

Ketan Patel February 14, 2018

Tax savings are a major advantage of real estate investing, and the 1031 Exchange works can save you thousands. According to the IRS, you can postpone paying capital gains tax when you sell a property and reinvest the profits in a like-kind property of equal or greater value. Selling and buying a replacement property “must be mutually dependent parts of an integrated transaction,” so hire an attorney to structure the...

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3 Steps to Perform Due Diligence on A Property

Ketan Patel February 12, 2018

Due diligence is critical when you are deciding whether to buy an investment property or not. Doing your homework properly can help you avoid unpleasant surprises and minimize your investment risk. After a quick analysis to determine if the property is worth pursuing, in-depth due diligence is a must. Performing due diligence means taking the time to learn about the local real estate market, hiring a professional to inspect the...

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5 Smart Tips to Limit your Risk

Ketan Patel February 9, 2018

You decided to become a passive real estate investor to take advantage of attractive returns compared to other investment instruments. Now it is time to mitigate your risk and protect your assets as you start to reap the benefits of a steady cash flow and appreciation. An attorney can help you make the right choices for your real estate investment business and shield your assets. Here are some things to...

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