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    Investing,  Real Estate General

    How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing

    Real estate is a lucrative investment opportunity that has underpinned some of the largest private wealth collections in the United States for generations. Investing in real estate was once a high-value asset that only the wealthiest investors could take part in, but this is no longer the reality. Investors of all stripes are beginning to get into the investment property market as a fantastic investment opportunity to create additional capital streams for their savings and retirement portfolio. With that in mind, where should you begin when it comes to investing in the market or diversifying your existing portfolio? Start with REIT funds. A REIT (or Real Estate Investment Trust) is a stock…

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    Housing,  Investing,  Lifestyle

    Are You Prepared to Sell Your Home?

    Selling your home can be a difficult task for many homeowners. While parting with the place where you’ve made so many memories can be a challenge in itself, the real issue comes when you prepare to list a home with your real estate agent. Many homes simply aren’t ready to hit the market and receive minimal interest as a result. Making sure your home is prepared for the marketplace is the best way to gain the attraction that you will need in order to complete the sale. Utilize a checklist as you go through your home’s amenities and systems in order to fully ensure that your home will sell and…

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    Concept,  Investing

    Expand Your Restaurant With These Tips

    Business expansion is a company goal that many organizations across various industries diligently work towards. Restaurants are no exception, with growth being one of the top priorities of many restaurants. Significant effort goes into expanding a restaurant to make it a key player in the food industry. These strategies are often unclear to many small restaurant owners, but thankfully we‚Äôre here to help with some useful insights. Below are some helpful tips for expanding your restaurant. Leverage existing services. Nowadays, restaurants looking to expand can significantly benefit from using delivery services popular with hungry customers. For several years now, many customers continue to rely on reputable food delivery apps like…

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    Investing,  Lifestyle

    Why You Should Spend Extra on These 5 Things

    We’ve all heard the expression: You get what you pay for. While that’s not always the case, it’s a cliche for a reason. While there are products and items where durability and overall quality don’t matter so much, there are other areas where spending the money upfront can actually save money. If you’re wondering where to spend extra and where to pinch pennies, read on for five areas where you should spend extra if you can. 1. Home Repairs and Upgrades Our homes are our safe-havens. In the middle of a worldwide pandemic, we know more than ever how important it is that we feel comfortable in our homes. Because…

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    Investing,  Real Estate General

    How to Turn Your Home Into a Rental Property

    When you’re looking to make some passive income, it’s often a good idea to rely on some of the assets you already have. For example, if you have multiple property pieces, these can bring in regular paychecks to boost your finances. While the idea of a landlord may seem daunting, usually, it’s more work to turn your home into a reliable rental property. With some savvy home improvements and a few quality of life upgrades, you’re bound to attract a quality tenant. If you’re ready to convert your home into a money-maker, here’s what you need to know. Address major fixes first. When you’re converting a home into a rental property,…

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    Housing,  Investing

    Using Your Home as Collateral: How to Make Sure You Get the Most Out of Your Home

    Your house is undoubtedly your home, but it’s also your most important financial asset. As such, it’s incredibly important for you to understand all of the ways in which you can leverage your home, and its financial value, to your benefit. Thinking of your home as a primary vehicle of leverage may take a fundamental shift in thinking, but this new vision of your home’s financial value will help you immensely. This is particularly true when approaching renovations projects, or shifting your investment profile in order to introduce high return real estate ventures.     Finding projects worth financing.   While your home may represent an incredibly valuable asset, that value…

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    Housing,  Investing,  Lifestyle,  Real Estate General

    California Fires Force Some Churches To Move: Starting Over In The Wake Of Tragedy

    The forest fires spreading across our Pacific Northwest region have put countless lives in danger and will destroy an estimated $20 billion in a property. As our communities reel from the devastation that these natural disasters have caused on top of the lockdown measures we have endured in order to stem the transmission of the coronavirus, it’s important to start thinking about how we will rebuild in the wake of tragedy. Starting over is a whole community effort. Many of your parishioners have likely suffered as a result of these overlapping hardships, so rebuilding the church is more than just a focus on structural damage. Repair the soul of your community.…

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    Housing,  Investing,  Real Estate General

    7 Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investment

    The real estate market is a fantastic place to continue expanding your portfolio and gain more returns along with it. Real estate is where many of the nation and the world’s richest investors make their primary earnings and it can serve the same function for you, too. If you’re considering getting into the real-estate game, here are some tips that can get you started on the right foot. 1. Begin with your needs. A great investment strategy begins by evaluating the outcomes you hope to achieve. If this is a monthly dividend type investment, then finding properties to rent is what you need. Otherwise, investing in properties to flip might…

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    Housing,  Investing,  Real Estate General

    3 Things You Should Double-Check Before Investing in a New Piece of Property

    Investing in real estate can be a great way to have a steady income, as long as it’s done right. Like any business endeavor, there are risks that come with real estate investment—this is why anyone considering investing in a property should ensure their investment will be profitable. But before you start investing, there are a few things you need to check on to help make the process go smoother. The State Of The Market First and foremost, you need to check on the condition of the market you plan on investing in—if you have a specific town or city in mind, you need to do proper market research. Are…