Archives for December 2020

Where To Buy Atlanta Investment Properties In 2021?

December 25, 2020 by Marco Santarelli

Atlanta investment properties are sought by all types of investors because you’re paying for quality real estate when you decide to buy them in good neighborhoods. Atlanta real estate has continued to appreciate in value faster than most communities in the nation. Starting at just $100,000, the Atlanta investment properties have an annual appreciation rate of over 5%.

Atlanta property appreciation rates in the latest quarter were at 1.32%, which equates to an annual appreciation rate of 5.40%. Property values have risen by 5.6% in the last twelve months, making a good fortune for short-term investors in Atlanta. In this article, we shall discuss some of the best neighborhoods in Atlanta where you can buy investment properties.

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Real Estate Notes Investing: Buy Notes For Higher ROI 2021

December 22, 2020 by Marco Santarelli

Mortgage note investing is one of the best real estate investment opportunities available but it is rarely discussed. In this article, we shall discuss the various types of mortgage notes and how to invest in them. Real estate or mortgage note investing is owning real estate without property management or without becoming a landlord where the homeowner pays the investor instead of the bank.

It is an inexpensive way to invest in real estate. It is an incredible vehicle for building passive income but there are many things that you should be aware of. Mortgage notes are also known as real estate lien notes and borrower’s notes. They have become a popular asset class over the past few years.

Investing in mortgage notes has many benefits such as — rates of return that are higher than the bank's traditional low yield bonds; and higher than most stock dividends. Notes are available through note exchanges, note brokers, and organizations. Consider using a mortgage broker or an investment advisor to help you find the best options. If you are experienced enough, you can potentially find and purchase your own mortgage notes.

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How To Find Investment Properties For Sale?

December 20, 2020 by Marco Santarelli

Most newbie investors are perplexed with the question of how to find investment properties for sale? This page will focus on how to find a profitable real estate investment property. A good investment property often has very different characteristics than one’s dream home. For some, investment properties are those that are cheaper than average yet command average or above-average rents.

This might be a “distressed single-family” home or a small apartment building. In other cases, the investment property is the one in desperate need of repairs or renovations. You buy it for a low price, invest in repairs and strategic upgrades, and then sell the property.

Fix-and-rent is a hybrid of these two approaches, buying homes in need of repair, making the needed renovations and repairs, and then renting out your newly desirable rental property. You need to look for areas with high growth, higher rental yield, and low vacancy rates. You make the money when you rent it. The challenge for many is finding the right properties to buy.

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Richmond VA Real Estate Market & Investment Overview

December 17, 2020 by Marco Santarelli

Buying real estate in Richmond, VA can be a worthy investment for 2021. Forbes ranked Richmond, Virginia at #8 in their list of “15 Housing Markets That Are Hot in 2020.” They analyzed which major metro areas are seeing their housing markets boom in 2020, especially in comparison to prior years. Richmond homes are getting sold in record time and the metro area’s housing inventory has been squeezed significantly over the last two years.

Let’s look at the Richmond housing market trends and forecast before discussing why you should consider investing there. There is a dearth of housing supply in the Richmond Metro. Over the last two years, available homes for sale have dropped by more than half. As of November 2020, Months Supply of Inventory for the Richmond Metro Area has decreased 57.1 percent for single-family homes, according to the Richmond Association of REALTORS®.

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Oklahoma City Real Estate Market & Investment Overview

December 16, 2020 by Marco Santarelli

If you want to invest in the heartland, Chicago is often the default choice because it is so big. Texas gets attention as the home to several of the fastest-growing and appreciating markets in the country. However, it is worth your time to look at smaller metropolitan areas that have similar potential without the same degree of risk. Let’s look at the Oklahoma City real estate market trends and forecast before discussing why you should consider investing there.

Oklahoma is one of the hottest housing markets in the nation. In the most recent annual population estimates released by the U.S. Census, Oklahoma City is now the 25th largest city in the United States. Since 2010, it has grown by more than 12%. There was already a shortage of housing supply, then when the pandemic showed up in March, many sellers decided to take their properties off the market.

This drove supply down even more, but the demand remained high in the Oklahoma City housing market. According to Zillow, home values are up by nearly 6% year over year in Oklahoma while in Oklahoma City they have gone up by 7.9%. Despite the rising prices, Oklahoma real estate is still highly affordable relative to most housing markets in the U.S.

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