Now that you have a property under contract, what should you do before closing on a rental property? Time is money, because every day you hold the property after close without a renter...
A Blog About Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing has been a lot of fun for me. This blog chronicles my journey from initial prep work and analysis to taking the leap into real estate investing and beyond. Also, blogging as a creative outlet helps me focus on my day job rather than thinking about my next investment. I hope my stories, tips, and tools help you along your path as well!
Mashvisor Review: Intriguing, but Not for Me
I have not been paid for this review, but did really use Mashvisor for a one week on a free trial. I hope you find my review...
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Free Rental Property Analyzer Spreadsheet Template
I have created a free Rental Property Analyzer Spreadsheet Template for anyone to use and edit in Google Sheets. The template...
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Better.com Review: Slick Process & Good Rates
I used Better.com for my most recent (and first!) investment property. I was not compensated by Better.com for this review. Beyond your real estate agent, one of your closest colleagues...
Understanding Mortgage Points and Credits
Once you’ve got a house under contract, it’s time to evaluate mortgage rates including mortgage points and credits across lenders. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it seems at first...
Getting an Investment Property Under Contract
After my quick trip to tour some homes, I decided to make an offer on my first property. I was lucky and I got my property under contract quickly! Let me walk you through how I did it. The...
How to Acquire a Mortgage Pre-Approval
After I decided to make an offer, it was time to work on acquiring a mortgage pre-approval letter. This is probably a good thing to do even before you head out to the field looking at...
Deciding on an Investment Property
This next step in my journey was deciding on an investment property. I finally pulled the trigger on a trip to see some nearby properties. The trip cost me a bit of “husband capital” since...