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Investing in Real Estate – What is a “Good Deal?”

Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Zillow. Buying Investment Property – What is a “Good” deal?...

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Smart Investing – A Tale of Two Townhomes

At the height of the real estate boom, some people purchased rental homes without looking at whether the rental income was enough to cover all the expenses — including the mortgage — and provide...

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Tips for Choosing Your Rental

The rental market has become more competitive than ever with former homeowners joining long-term renters in the search for a new rental home or apartment. But in the rush to find a place to call home,...

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Investing 101: Estimating Rental Property Expenses

If you are considering buying rental properties, you should already know how to analyze an investment by penciling out your real estate deal. Within that analysis, one of the critical tasks is...

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Should You Add Real Estate to Your Investment Portfolio?

As the national real estate market is in the news each week, and there is talk everywhere about cheap foreclosures, short sales and other incredible opportunities and deals, you might wonder whether...

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Is a Second Home a Good Investment?

You may believe that a second home can be a great place to vacation and retire, that you can earn some equity over time and that it’s a good deal because property is a physical asset that can’t go...

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Investing? 6 Types of Properties to Pursue

If you’re interested in improving your lot in life — no pun intended — by becoming a property mogul and investing your hard-earned capital into income-producing properties, there are some general...

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First Steps for First-Time Landlords

So you’ve got a property under contract, and you’re excited that you are going to become a landlord. While it can be a financially and personally rewarding investment, there are lots of things to do in...

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Why Prize Investment Properties Are No Prize

Here’s a little real estate investing secret that few rental property investors know: The fancier and more prize location of a property, the worse the cash flow. In fact, most “prize” properties are...

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Is Land a Good Investment?

If you bought land in California in the 1970s, you’d probably opine that land is a good investment. If you bought it in 2006, and now it’s worth a fraction of what you paid, your opinion would probably...

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Is a Personal Residence an Investment?

If you’re going to use your hard-earned money to buy a home, you might wonder if that home is an investment. And without doubt, for the vast majority of buyers, a home is an investment. However, just...

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5 Smart Moves a First-Time Buyer Should Consider

As a first-time real estate buyer, you probably have no idea how the overall purchasing process works or how to make sure you’re making a smart decision to purchase. And you’ll probably be very...

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Real Estate Investing: Single Family Home vs. Condo

If you’re considering getting into the landlord game, you might wonder whether it’s best to buy a single family home or a condominium. Many people say to stay away from condominiums because of all the...

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Can a Landlord Force Tenants to Have Renter’s Insurance?

More and more landlords these days are requiring renters to have a renter’s insurance policy in place during their tenancy. There are a lot of benefits to both the landlord and the renter as a result...

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Rental Property Investing 101

Want to be a rental property owner? Here’s some good and bad news for you. The bad news is that contrary to all the TV shows about flipping houses and people making money, or turn-key hassle-free...

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Tips for Avoiding Rental Property Disasters

If you plan to be a landlord, you should know that owning and managing property is hard work and can be very stressful. All kinds of issues can occur, taking up your time, energy and effort, and...

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Tax Savings: Rental Property Depreciation Explained

One reason you might be thinking about investing in rental properties is because you think you’ll save money on federal income taxes. While this may be true, you really need to fully understand how...

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What’s the Best Way to Earn Wealth in Real Estate?

The prospect of buying inexpensive properties, making cosmetic improvements and flipping those homes back onto the market for a hefty profit causes many people to ponder becoming real estate investors....

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Real Estate Q&A: Revocable Trusts and Wrap-Around Mortgages

Each month, San Diego State University lecturer and Zillow Blog contributor Leonard Baron answers two questions from readers regarding buying, selling and investing. Have a question? Send it to...

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Living With Your Tenants: Tips for Renting Out Extra Space in Your Home

In these tough financial times, many people are seeing an opportunity to help pay the mortgage by renting out an extra room in their homes. Generally there are no city rules stopping people from doing...

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