Marco Santarelli

JUNE 15, 2025

I view Cleveland best suited for investors focused on yield and willing to put in the effort on property management or finding solid local partners. Due diligence on specific property condition is crucial, as many properties are older. Purchase prices are low, and rental demand is consistent.

Investor

AAOA

MARCH 20, 2025

Due diligence is a critical step in purchasing real estate. Its your chance to check out a property before sealing the deal, ensuring the buyer and seller are fully informed. Either way, due diligence protects your investment, is an integral part, and ultimately gives you peace of mind.

Due diligence

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Through these platforms, investors can gain exposure to real estate assets without the need for direct ownership or the hassles of property management. Due diligence: The platform conducts due diligence on the projects listed, ensuring they meet specific criteria and align with industry standards.

Due diligence

Realtor.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

If you have owned your home long enough, you may have enough equity that you can pay off the balance and be free and clear. After all, a rental comes with its own expenses—like maintenance, repairs, and, if you opt for it, property management. Will your old property appreciate?

Due diligence

Realty Biz

JANUARY 10, 2022

This requires you, as the developer, to perform due diligence that also includes market analysis and Pro forma financial reports to entice early investors. Investors will most likely be equity partners that own a substantial portion of the end profits. Many developers continue as property managers until all the houses are sold.

Development

Realty Biz

MAY 4, 2021

This requires the developer to perform due diligence that includes market analysis and Pro forma financial reports to entice early investors. These will be equity partners that own a substantial portion of the end profits. Your equity will be a primary source of your profits at the end of the project.

Development

Marco Santarelli

JULY 26, 2020

This strategy is probably the one most likely to let you generate a steady income that is large enough to live off of once you own multiple rental properties. You may be able to utilize this strategy if you cash out money from a retirement account or equity in your home. Don’t try to fix and flip several properties at once.

Loans

Realty Biz

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The others on the list include BrokerAssist, which has created an on-demand agent-to-agent referral network and marketplace for real estate pros; Parkbench, which is a regional sales and marketing platform; and Clik.ai, which provides AI-powered workflow and due diligence automation for financial services firms.

Due diligence

The Close

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As you consider the process of how to buy a vacation home, here are the main benefits and disadvantages: Pros Cons A vacation property can provide an additional source of income. Whether you rent the property or not, you'll be responsible for utilities, maintenance, taxes, and property management fees.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

MARCH 4, 2021

Aside from the costs of acquiring (and likely renovating) long-term rental properties, you’ll likely want the homes to be managed by a professional. Property managers find and vet tenants, handle home maintenance and repair issues, and generally allow you to remain hands-off. Some people just want the cash now.”.

Investor

Redfin

JUNE 21, 2023

From relationship building to conducting due diligence, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and strategies to enter the world of real estate investing and buy your first investment property with ease. First, there are property taxes. Let’s get started!

Due diligence

Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It allows for alternative investments such as real estate and private equity to be used to grow retirement savings. Cons of Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Investments Complexity: Real estate investments can be complex and may require a significant amount of research and due diligence.

Due diligence

Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Condo fees are your percentage share of the costs to run the building as a whole,” explains Janice Pynn , president of Simerra Property Management. And in case you think your condo fees are too high, know this: No one pockets a cent of your checks or is getting rich off condo dues. Secure condo financing.

Due diligence

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 17, 2020

Instead, we’re going to focus on the best real estate websites that make it easier to perform due diligence when researching properties and simplify the process of finding, vetting, and managing tenants. As a seller, you can get more out of your home equity by selling for more in a hot market and for a low listing fee.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

Airbnb owners get tired of paying management fees and dealing with customer complaints and negative ratings, but they have too little equity to sell the traditional way. They hired a property management company that didn’t do the job well or the people destroyed the property.

Sales

HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2020

You might pay more upfront for the property, but the benefit is that you’re able to skip out on home improvements. In many instances, turn-key rentals may already even come with tenants and property management in place. Ogle adds, “New investors want move-in ready.

Investor

C4D Crew

APRIL 13, 2022

As an active real estate investor, you may be buying and rehabbing properties, managing tenants, handling maintenance, collecting rent, or any number of duties associated with managing a property. Investors still need to practice due diligence when aiming for the right property.

Commercial

Norada Real Estate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This is because total return on investment does not measure the property's financial performance as it relates to its equity. For this we must calculate the property's return on equity (ROE). Property management and tenant issues: Real estate investing involves managing properties and tenants.

Investor

Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Lending money through the crowdfunding site eliminates the need to have a detailed contract with the borrower or having an equity stake in the property itself. Some people chose the fix and flip approach because they don’t want to find tenants or maintain properties. What if your end goal remains selling the property?

Lending

Marco Santarelli

APRIL 30, 2025

Building Long-Term Equity: Real estate has historically been a solid long-term investment. By buying now, you're locking in equity in a tangible asset. Move-Up Buyers: If you already own a home and have built up equity, this could be a good time to make a move. This really sums up the current situation.

Equity

Marco Santarelli

APRIL 30, 2021

Better yet, if you plan on owning this property for 10 years, how many family favors do you have stored up? Work with a professional property manager to manage your property rather than a family member that has their own life and really doesn’t know a whole lot about real estate investing anyways.

Investor