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I decided to buy older houses and small apartments that needed fixing up. My reasoning was: I can do much of the work myself. Plus, I can buy them for much less cash down because there are fewer serious buyers for unsightly distress-type properties. I also thought that once fixed and cleaned up … [Read more...]
In terms of investment risk, rental properties are about the safest kind of investment you can make. Residential renters are easier to attract than commercial tenants. Houses are considered a basic necessity of life. The risk of loosing your investment houses, with any equity, is almost nil. … [Read more...]
There is only one good reason I know of to take on an investment partner. It's when you don't have enough financial horsepower to do the total deal by yourself. In other words, you need some help. Most often, it's financial assistance you need. Equity sharing and timeshare contracts are two … [Read more...]