Lots of investors are looking to get started, and as active real estate experts in San Diego CA, we get asked to share our secrets quite a bit. Fortunately, we love to share 🙂 One of the biggest questions we get from local investors is ” How to find a good investment property in San Diego CA?” … Continued
So you wanna get started investing in San Diego and you’re checking things out, eh? Good for you. Always do your homework and you won’t get schooled. Here’s some great tools that we’ve found and we use from time to time and great real estate investing resources in San Diego for investors here locally to … Continued
There’s a lot of competition to find great deals on local San Diego CA foreclosure properties. Finding them is only one part of the process – you also need to know how to capture them. Here are a few secrets from the pros that we’ve used with great success on how to find great foreclosure deals in … Continued
Short sale properties can be a great source of income for investors and a great deal for home buyers. It’s important to keep in mind that a short sale is one where the bank has approved a loss on a current loan. They’re losing money, so they want to unload. Generally, the current owner is in a rough … Continued
There’s a ton of information on finding foreclosures in San Diego, and lots of services that will charge you for access to their data. In fact, we have our own foreclosure property listings in San Diego CA right here. Join our Foreclosure Property Alert List here >> But… How do you tell the difference between credible … Continued
When first considering selling your home, the thought of listing with a real estate agent is usually swiftly followed by the dread of paying commissions. Listing on your own saves money but can be a real headache. Auctioning your home may sound like a way to sell without the hassles, but before you jump into … Continued
Uncle Sam gives, and Uncle Sam takes away. But in the case of buying local San Diego investment properties… you can earn investment property tax deductions for your San Diego properties. For real estate investors, the United States provides the opportunity to earn a living purchasing investment properties… and holding those properties as investments, and of … Continued
While most people understand that real estate is an investment, many people are taking advantage of the qualified retirement accounts to purchase real estate as an appreciating or revenue-generating instrument like IRAs. It’s really important to understand the tax implications, legal ramifications, and various other intricacies of purchasing San Diego real estate within your IRA. So, let’s dive … Continued
Inspections and appraisals can be a huge part of the process when selling your house in San Diego. Real estate transactions can be quite complicated, so it is important to understand the process in order to make the best financial decisions. Read on to find out what home sellers need to know about inspections and … Continued
Ready to sell? Now the tough part, understanding how to determine home values in San Diego. Sellers often get caught up in memories that were created and attach an emotional value to the home. It can make the determination of the value an extremely difficult process and also result in the home being priced far … Continued
Foreclosure can make it seem impossible to ever buy a house again. The impact of the process can be devastating, long-lasting, and touch your life in a variety of negative ways. While you may believe you are destined to be a renter for the rest of your life, foreclosure doesn’t have to mean that buying … Continued
As a real estate investor, when there is a deal at hand, there is necessarily a contract involved. While real estate contracts may seem intimidating, taking the time to familiarize yourself with the terminology you’ll encounter is well worth the effort. You’ll want to have a full grasp of contracts or a trusted guide to … Continued
The true costs of owning the wrong San Diego home can be not only emotional but very expensive. Why live another day in a home that you can no longer afford or just doesn’t suit your lifestyle any longer? Here are some of the true costs of owning the wrong home in San Diego. Overbought … Continued
Are you truly happy with your house in San Diego? While there are several upsides to homeownership, as with everything in life there is always a cost to benefits. Over time, circumstances can change meaning that what may have once made your dream home is an asset no longer serves you. We will explore these … Continued
Thinking about selling your house in San Diego? Traditional home sales carry several expenses, some of which you may not have taken into consideration. No matter if you select to work with a professional real estate agent or sell on your own, you’re likely to run into all of these expenses. We will explore five … Continued
