Category Archives: Investors

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Steve

I like this article on the Zillow Blog on whether you should pay off your mortgage early, which covers six areas to consider, and emphasizes that it’s a personal decision. Does your employer match your retirement savings? Do you have … Continue reading →

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Four Ways to Make Money in Real Estate

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Steve

I’ve been reading What Every Real Estate Investor Needs To Know About Cash Flow, and it outlines the four ways to make money in real estate investment: Cash Flow – Money earned each month after mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and … Continue reading →

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Finding Good Contractors

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Steve

True story: I’m on a road trip for a long weekend on a Friday afternoon, and a tenant calls and says the plumbing is completely backed up. What do I do? After a few panic calls to my dad and … Continue reading →

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5 tips to get started with investment properties

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Steve

MSN lists 5 tips to help you get started with an investment property that are right on the mark with my experience.  Their bottom line is that they think low home prices combined with low interest rates make it a … Continue reading →

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