Investor Series – Short Term Investments vs. Long Term Investments
June 15, 2023
This is another installment of our investor series articles. Today we are going to look at short term investments vs. long term investments in the Real Estate sector.Some things to consider when thinking about short term vs. long term investments:Time horizon: Short-term investments are typically held for less than a year, while long-term investments are held ...
Investor Series – The differences between rental lengths
May 15, 2023
This is one of many articles we will be writing regarding investing in Real Estate. Today we’ll be looking at the difference between different rental lengths. Short term rentals, Medium-term rental and Long-term rentals and the pros and cons for each.Short-term rentals are typically defined as stays of 30 days or less. They are often ...
Investor Series – Value Add
April 15, 2023
This is one of many articles we will be writing regarding investing in Real Estate. Today we’ll be looking at something called “Value Add”. What is it? How does it work?Value Add is a common term in the investment lexicon and simply means an opportunity on an investment property to add value to ...
There’s Good News and Bad News for Single Women Who Buy a House (But the Bad News Can Be Avoided…)
April 12, 2023
The good news for single women is that they outpace single men in terms of homeownership. According to the National Association of Realtors, as of February 2023, single women were 17% of all homeowners, while only 9% of single men own a home.The bad news is that single women don’t get as good of a return ...
Investor Series – Single Family vs. Multi-Units
March 15, 2023
This is one of many articles we will be writing regarding investing in Real Estate. Today we’ll be looking at single family homes as an investment compared to multi-unit properties.Single family homes offer some unique benefits as a Real Estate investment. They are typically much more liquid as there are a great number of buyers ...
Investor Series – Househacking II – Taking advantage of the In-Law or ADU
February 15, 2023
This is one of many articles we will be writing regarding investing in Real Estate. Today we’ll be looking at another form of househacking. Looking for homes specifically with a dedicated in-law suite or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).In-Law suites have been around forever. The idea behind them is having a family member (usually elderly) ...
Investor Series – Land Contracts
January 15, 2023
This is another submission in our ongoing series of investor articles. Today we’re going to talk about Land Contracts.Land Contracts are a type of financing where the owner agrees to sell you their land (and all the improvements on it) over time. The owner basically is the bank and you can take possession of ...
Investor Series – What is Wholesaling?
January 15, 2022
This is one of many articles we will be writing regarding investing in Real Estate. Today we’ll be discussing a relatively new concept in Real Estate: WholesalingThe concept of wholesaling is simply to find a seller who is willing to sell at below market rates and get that property under control via a purchase agreement. Then, ...
Investor Series – What is House Hacking?
December 15, 2021
This is one of many articles we will be writing regarding investing in Real Estate. Let’s focus on a commonly misunderstood phrase in the industry: House Hacking.House Hacking simply means using other people’s money to help you pay off your home loan. Let’s say you bought a nice 3 bedroom home. ...
Invest in Real Estate-Still Good Option
October 15, 2021
Investing in real estate isn’t just for the rich and famous. Anyone can do it, even if you only have a small down payment. With the right preparation and research, anyone can enjoy the profits real estate offers.Who Should Invest In Real Estate?You don’t have to be a specific type of person or have ...
Coastal Carolina Real Estate
October 08, 2020
Real estate in North Carolina is trending at an all time high with some of the most expensive homes across the country. While the median home value in North Carolina is just over $210,000 as of August, there are listings ranging from $7 million to just under $17 million right here in Wilmington, NC. New Hanover County is ...
