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Five Hot Tips for Financing Investment Property
The economy is rebounding in a big way, and many investors are once again thinking of claiming their corner of the residential real estate market. Now is as good a time as any, we say.
While the market may be primed, the days of quick and simple financing are long gone. Tougher credit checks can make the process of securing a loan more difficult, but with a little ingenuity and a lot of organization, you too can make your dream of owning investment property a reality.
If your time is now (HINT
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What Are My Inspection Rights & Responsibilities As a Landlord in Virginia?
The lease has been signed, the keys handed over: You now have a tenant, and your tenant has found a place to call home. As a first-time Virginia landlord, it is very important that you are familiar with your rights and responsibilities when it comes to entering, inspecting, and maintaining the property.
First, and of primary importance is the move-in inspection. Develop a detailed, room-by-room checklist, and encourage your tenant to check the premises for any damage. You may want to walk throu
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Help! I Want to Sell My Home, But I Have a Tenant
As the real estate market begins to rebound, millions of homeowners are thinking of selling — maybe you’re one of them. Maybe you’re one of many of the millions of homeowners thinking of selling a tenant-occupied home. It is the experience of Real Property Management professionals that the actions, or inactions of a tenant can greatly impact the success of your sale.
The way we see it, you have two options.
You can wait for the lease to expire.
This is recommended. A tenant unhap
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Starting a Northern Virginia Neighborhood Watch Program
It’s a mad, mad world, and it is our responsibility — nay, our civic duty — to be, and stay involved in keeping our communities safe; maybe that means organizing a Neighborhood Watch program in your Northern Virginia neighborhood.
What is Neighborhood Watch?
Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that encourages citizens to make their neighborhoods safer, thus improving quality of life, through common sense and education. Groups of volunteers may agree to watch out for t
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The Benefits to Renting in Manassas, VA
Do you need a relatively affordable commuting base in Northern Virginia? Do you want a community convenient to central arteries and with plenty of amenities? Then look no further than Manassas.
Manassas is a very tight market for renters, but that's to be expected in a mature community like Manassas. 71 percent of residents own their own homes. Manassas is the first community outside the major congestion of the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Many commuters call Manassas home.
What Living in Ma
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The Benefits to Renting in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Virginia, is one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Virginia. The oldest Washington, D.C. suburb, it wears its age gracefully, blending 18th century, 19th century and modern architecture with ease. Alexandria bills itself as "Extraordinary Alexandria," and it's easy to see why. There's just something charming, artsy, and altogether ineffable about the city. It racks up accolades like:
- Top 10 Best Downtowns 2014
- Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in the US
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The Benefits of Renting in Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Virginia. Since 2000, it's seen a population growth of over 10 percent. Its current population is about 215,000, and is projected to reach 276,000 by 2040.
Arlington's citizenry is highly educated and highly compensated. The numerous federal government facilities located in Arlington, such as the Pentagon, ensure that demand for local housing remains high. As such, the real estate market has been strong, with home appreciation
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Get Rich With Real Estate! Or Not. But Here is What You Need To Know About Being a Landlord.
90 Million People Can't Be Wrong
The dream is always the same. Make some smart choices and then sit back and collect income. Passive income. The money just comes in. It's a great idea and real estate is just the way to make it happen, right?
Here are just a couple of listings currently seen in Google - How about these headlines?
- How to Get Rich Off Real Estate Like Warren Buffett
- How to Strike It Rich: Investing in Real Estate
- How to Get Started in Real Es
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Tax Tips For a Vacation Home
Owning property can be a complicated and tricky business. On one hand you have your personal residence, with all the tax rules that apply to homeowners. And when you have a rental property, that's considered income, a business, and has all the tax laws concerning income-generating activities. But what about the third type of personal property, the vacation home?
More than 3 million Americans own vacation homes, and many more rent them on either a short-term or long-term basis. For people who ow
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The Healthiest Cities In The USA
Close your eyes and envision the healthiest city in America. Maybe you're thinking of a folksy Midwestern city. Or maybe a yoga-crazed West Coast enclave.
Or maybe...the Capital?
That's right. Washington D.C. has just been named America's healthiest city according to an in-depth report from the American College of Sports Medicine. Using the official ranking mechanism, the American Fitness Index (AFI), a huge variety of factors have been weighted and crunched to determined which cities across A