Posted by Shawn Simpson // June 26, 2019
OpenDoor says, “While the average real estate agent commission hovers around 5% to 6%, depending on where you live, the true cost of selling your house tends to be higher. When you factor in additional costs that are common in most sales like repairs, closing costs, and relocating costs, your total expenses can come closer to 10% […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // June 12, 2019
Inheriting a home can bring with it challenges, especially if the home comes with a mortgage. What happens if you inherit a house with a mortgage? Under certain circumstances, the mortgage documents may require the beneficiary to repay the entire loan in a very short time. Those who inherit the mortgage will want to think […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // June 5, 2019
Can I sell my house with tenants in it? Of course, you can. When you decide it’s time to sell your rental property, there are two main courses of action you can take as a landlord: Wait for the lease to expire before selling, or sell while your tenants are still living in the home. […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // May 29, 2019
Cleverism says, “Due diligence is generally defined as thorough research before signing a contract, especially one involving a purchase or sale.” There are 5 basic due diligence steps for any prospective investment. You do due diligence before buying a car, a stock, or any major purchase. It should include running the proposed purchase by your […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // May 22, 2019
Many people enter the real estate investing business for the financial benefits this market offers – it’s no secret that the whole point of purchasing investment properties is to make money through appreciation or rent in the years to come. No successful real estate investor enters the market without establishing an efficient business model (plan) – hence, having […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // May 15, 2019
Top 7 benefits of owning a rental property. Investopedia says the average 20-year returns in the commercial real estate slightly outperform the S&P 500 Index, running at around 9.5%. Residential and diversified real estate investments do a bit better, averaging 10.6% However, there are Top 7 Benefits of Owning a Rental Property Cash Flow – According […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // May 8, 2019
Those are magic words to a realtor. Want to Sell My House? But how did you choose that realtor as opposed to all the others out there? Want to Sell My House? 6 Tips for Choosing a Great Real Estate Agent If you want to sell my house, marketing to real estate agents and prospective […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // May 1, 2019
The Globe and Mail reported on January 21, 2019, “Andy Knapp wagered there was a market for luxury off-campus housing when he first invested in student housing rentals six years ago in Waterloo, Ont. Now, he owns seven dwellings that bring in nearly $17,000 in monthly rent. “It’s not hard to get these places filled,” […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // April 24, 2019
You know, when you inherit a house, you hear that it has to go through probate. You start thinking about how much will you inherit, what you can do with that money, and you ask, “How long does probate take?” Don’t deny it. You know we all do it. The Boyum Law Firm writes that […]
Posted by Shawn Simpson // April 17, 2019
Yes, we buy houses “as is.” Moreover, you may sell your house for cash here in Omaha. If you want to sell your house fast, invite us to do a walk-through of your house. Sell Your House for Cash How does our process work? We know your neighborhood and the house prices. We purposely examine […]