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VRBO vs. Airbnb: Key Differences for Real Estate Investors

Ever thought of investing in a vacation rental? There are approximately 785,000 investors with the same idea, making up a $64 billion market and over 2.4 million rental homes. But where do you start? This blog will explore the two most popular apps for vacation rentals, Airbnb and Vrbo and their benefits and downfalls for …

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The Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in 2024 in the US

Our current market is seeing high interest rates and stubborn sales prices throughout the country. At the time this article was written, home buyers could expect the average 30-year fixed mortgage to be 7%. The average home in the United States is currently priced at $416,100 according to Rocket Mortgage. Given all this, we still …

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Navigating CRMs: Roadmap for Real Estate Agents

Managing customer relationships efficiently is important for growth and success. This is where Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems come into play, serving as invaluable tools to streamline processes, enhance communication, and drive revenue. With endless options available in the market, selecting the right CRM can be a daunting task. Fear not, as we’ve compiled a …

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Maximize Your Productivity: Why Every Business Owner Needs a Virtual Assistant

Entrepreneurship is both thrilling and demanding.  For business owners constantly juggling multiple responsibilities, time is often the most precious commodity.  Freeing up valuable time can be a game-changer that allows them to focus on things that elevate their business and accelerate growth.  Knowing which responsibilities to handle or hand off can be a challenge for …

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Exploring Business Formation Options for Real Estate Professionals

    In the dynamic world of real estate, success often hinges on strategic decision-making, and one of the crucial choices is how to structure your business. The way you organize your real estate venture can have significant implications for taxes, liability, and overall operational efficiency. Here, we delve into some key business formation options …

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A Landlord’s Guide to Securing Long-Term Tenants and Keeping Them Happy

Every landlord has the same goal— find a trustworthy tenant that they can depend on. There are some seriously costly issues that can arise when leasing a space to a bad tenant. It is important that when a landlord has finally found a good tenant, they can make sure to do whatever they can to …

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Commercial Title Insurance is Different Than Residential & Vital

The biggest difference between residential and commercial title insurance is that commercial title insurance needs to be extra certain that the land purchased is able to be used for commercial purposes. Even if you buy a piece of property in the perfect location, it may not be zoned for that specific use.  And because zoning …

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Durable POA & Real Estate – Everything You Need to Know

This content has been fact checked by Lisa Rogers, Principal Attorney + Partner at ARK Attorneys.  An ATG Title brand. A Durable Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that a competent adult can use to appoint an agent on the principal’s (your own) behalf. A Power of Attorney terminates when either party dies …

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How to Know if a VA Renovation Loan is the Right Choice

How to Know if a VA Renovation Loan is the Right Choice

Choosing between VA renovation and traditional home renovation loans, or a VA loan in general doesn’t have to be tricky. It all depends on your situation and needs.  For example, VA renovation loans allow you to purchase property and rehab it where some traditional home renovation loans don’t allow you to buy the land.  And …

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