Investing in Real Estate

Should You Buy a House If You Don’t Intend to Live in It?

Not everyone who decides to buy a new house intends to live in the property. There are other reasons to invest in it. If you’re looking at properties available like those at Beresfords, you can stay and live there or pursue other plans. In this piece we’ll answer the question, “Should you buy a house for reasons other than personal use?” 

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Tax Advantages of Using a Property Management Company

Owning a property that generates a steady income is an exciting idea until you run it by yourself. Every property owner who has tried to manage the properties while juggling another occupation knows how difficult it is. You need to consider plenty of things, such as rent payments, routine inspections, and general administrative work. This piece will highlight one of the less understood benefits of using a property management company—paying fewer taxes.

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Investing in Land: What are its Risks and Benefits?

You can find a lot of ways to generate money by investing in land. Despite the erroneous assumption when it comes to putting your money on a piece of a vacant lot (that it’s a weak investment and such), the benefits that you can get from this type of real estate investment are substantial. 

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However, an investor like you must know how to do your land investing right, especially if you don’t have enough experience. Aside from the advantages, you should also be aware of the risks associated with investing in vacant land. Read this blog post to learn more. 

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Tips to Buy Your Very First Rental Property in Louisville

Are you thinking about buying your first rental property? Maybe you want to invest, and you have come to the conclusion that real estate is the best option. Either way, there are a few things that you can do to make sure your investment is a profitable one.

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There are many factors that go into buying an investment property that is very different than buying a home for your family.
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Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Invest in Real Estate

The year 2020 has been a roller coaster ride for the entire world. That’s putting it mildly. With the pandemic fears and harsh restrictions crippling the ordinary course of life, people are confused and baffled regarding how to go about things. With that in mind, what would you say if I told you, “Now is a great time to invest in real estate”?

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Think about it, business is down. Profits are lower across most markets. This has resulted in an increased number of people getting laid off. For example, as a result of the ban on air travel during the pandemic, numerous workers were sacked by various commercial airlines. These are times when economic activity is at a dangerous low, generating severe consequences for the public at large.

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Invest in the Best: Things to Know for Successful Real Estate Investment

So, you are planning to invest in a real estate property. Great! But let’s be clear from the start, you want this to be a successful real estate investment endeavor, correct? It is always good to make yourself financially secure because you never know when things get wrong on the economic front. You can end up losing a job, or your business can take a dip. In this situation, having a backup investment plan can save you from hitting rock bottom.

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Landlord Strategies When a Tenant Commits Suicide or an Unattended Death

Managing rental properties can be difficult at times. Landlords regularly face challenges like unexpected maintenance issues and tenants who fail to pay their rent. While these are unfortunate circumstances, little else is more difficult for a landlord to address than a tenant who commits suicide or there’s an unattended death in their rental property. A landlord must be versed about what strategies to employ when a tenant commits suicide or with an unattended death is discovered.

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