When Is the Right Time to Start Investing in Real Estate? A common question for aspiring real estate investors is whether now is the right time to start investing. The answer is a resounding yes. Real estate tends to appreciate over time, offering the potential for substantial returns and generational wealth. However, successful investing requires […]
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Success in Real Estate Investing: Six Essential Principles for a Strong Financial Foundation Before Investing
Introduction: Real estate investing holds the promise of wealth, passive income, and tax benefits. It has provided me the funding to travel the world, give my children incredible lives, and support causes important to me. But real estate investing is not without its risks. Before diving into this lucrative venture, it’s crucial to lay down […]
Easy Ways to Increase Rents and Add Value to your Real Estate Investment
Real estate investing is a very profitable game. But, for most strategies, it is a long game. Therefore, small incremental increases can add up to big returns. Here are 13 easy ways to increase your return on investment. First Impressions Enhance curb appeal with simple aesthetic improvements to make a positive initial impression. Most people make up their mind […]
How to Succeed With a Rental Property in Dublin, Ohio
It takes a lot to appeal to renters in the competitive housing market in Columbus, OH, and things are especially demanding in Dublin and the surrounding townships. If you want your place to stand out and draw potential renters, you need the best curb appeal, a good business structure, and high-quality images and promotional materials. […]
Tips on How Seniors Can Get Into The House Flipping Business
Home flipping is a booming business. And while it takes a lot of money to get started as a house flipper, there are ways that seniors can get involved in this lucrative trade. It also doesn’t require the commitment of buying and renovating properties full-time as many other businesses do. Instead, you can dip your […]
A Charitable Giving Exit Strategy for Real Estate Investors
Putting real estate and other assets out as “gifts” might be intimidating and challenging for both taxpayers and charitable institutions. There is an associated technical complexity surrounding assets as “gifts.” However, for real estate investors, it is essential to recognize the potential of charitable options as a viable exit strategy. By reducing the real estate […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: February 2022
Housing Market Update Central Ohio continues to be in the midst of one of the most competitive housing markets in history! The escalating intensity of bidding wars has led to more and more cash buyers entering the market. Already in these first couple of months of 2022, the share of cash buyers jumped from 21% […]
Mineral Rights in Real Estate: What They Are and How They Work
New Trends in Multifamily Housing
The housing market is constantly changing. New trends frequently appear while old ones are quickly forgotten, and the multifamily housing market in Ohio is no exception! However, it is a fact that the recent pandemic has largely influenced the change of trends. You can feel its effects everywhere, and even now, the post-pandemic organization of […]
What You Need to Know if You Want to Invest in a Vacation Rental
A vacation rental is a great way to make money and expand your property portfolio, especially in popular vacation destinations. However, it’s not as easy as buying a nice home and sticking it on a few listing websites. The Alfriend Group can help you navigate this challenge so you can enjoy a profitable venture, starting […]