Debbie Stein-Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Metro East

02/14/2020

Short-term rental properties are a viable portfolio option, and it is good to understand the current and possible future investing environment.

Vacation rental investing offers a profitable and simplified alternative to the conventional residential leasing model.

02/13/2020

Find surplus space and clear out the clutter with a garage sale.

02/13/2020

Whether you are flipping for the first time or the hundredth time, or are only now thinking about entering the flip market, here are good topics to consider.

House flipping can be a great investment—or a costly gamble. Here are some questions to ask yourself to assess if you're ready to flip a house. The post 5 Crucial Questions to Ask Before You Flip Your First House appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

02/11/2020

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02/10/2020

First time homebuyers are getting younger, but how young? You might be surprised at which generation is most motivated.

First time homebuyers are motivated to buy a home, with about 60% saying they would relocate to another city or state if the cost of a home was lower than their current location. So which generation was the most willing to move? Surprisingly, it wasn’t Millennials. The post This generation is the ...

02/07/2020

Part of successful real estate investment involves risk mitigation. Here are ways to do that when you aren't able to give investing a large part of your resources.

In this post, I break down the three things you need to do if you want to invest in properties at retail prices. If you work full-time, have a family, or are already over-committed, this article is for you. Don't let time constraints stop you from being able to build wealth.

02/06/2020

Take a step towards your new home.

02/05/2020

Whether you are a newly minted landlord or a seasoned rental property owner, a review of these laws is a good idea.

Keeping up with important changes in the real estate industry, especially the laws and regulations where your rental properties are located, will set you apart and help you stay afloat in the industry.

02/04/2020

Are you working on saving for a down payment on a home? Here are some possible sources for assistance.

The 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, a new report from the National Association of Realtors®, shows that one-third of first-time buyers in 2018 used help from family or friends for their down payment last year. The other two-thirds didn’t even know you could use gift funds for a down paym...

01/31/2020

Net worth is a useful yardstick to measure your progress as an investor. This primer spells out what is and isn't part of the calculation.

While net worth is an everyday term, I actually recommend you instead calculate your investable net worth as a far more useful and realistic measurement of your wealth. Here’s what to include, what not to include, and more importantly, why you should exclude a few key numbers.

01/30/2020

Gain perspective from this wise quote.

01/30/2020

Property ownership is considered a good investment for all age groups...some more than others.

Americans are upbeat about the value of housing, but younger people think another downturn could be looming.