Posted by Leandra // October 17, 2018
According to a recent survey, about 98% of Americans would like to own their home. However, for millennials, the combination of stagnating wages, student loan debt, and an ultra-competitive real estate market has made saving up for a down payment all but impossible. With median prices for homes around $231,000, a 10% down payment would […]
Posted by Leandra // October 10, 2018
The majority of real estate professionals understand the importance of staging a property, even in a seller’s market. A well-staged home helps potential buyers imagine themselves living there, and the investment into professional staging is often worth it. According to the National Association of Realtors, 77% of buyers’ agents say that staging helps buyers mentally […]
Posted by Leandra // October 3, 2018
We’ve talked about whether investing in out-of-state properties is the right decision for you, depending on your real estate investing experience. Let’s say that you now have several of these properties. No matter how far away you live, you’ll need good background knowledge, a dependable team, streamlined processes, and technological solutions so that your out-of-state […]
Posted by Leandra // September 26, 2018
It’s already October, so it’s not unrealistic to be thinking about your real estate investment business moves for next year. We at TriHome Solution specialize in real estate solutions for Santa Clara County, so we follow the Bay Area real estate market closely, and San Jose in particular. San Jose has been one of the […]
Posted by Leandra // September 24, 2018
We just closed on this house in west San Jose and are excited to be embarking on our largest renovation to date! This home is currently 1544 square feet and we plan to add an approximately 650 square feet and completely re-configure the inside. The finished home will be approximately 2,200 square feet, with 4 […]
Posted by Leandra // September 19, 2018
It’s back to school season all over the country. You might not be a kid anymore, but there’s no reason why you can’t keep learning and improving. Your real estate investment business will benefit, and you will enjoy the process of becoming a success even more. When you start your own learning and self-development program, […]
Posted by Leandra // September 12, 2018
Tenant turnover, the time when a rental unit passes from one tenant to the next, is one unappealing aspect of being a landlord. If you don’t have a process in place, it can make up a large chunk of your operating expenses. Efficient tenant turnovers reduce the time that your rental property stands empty, while […]
Posted by Leandra // August 22, 2018
As a real estate investor, debt is one of the most important tools for growing your business. We mean traditional loans from banks, personal lines of credit, and business credit cards. Using debt to finance your business means you are in complete control; however, you’ll have to start making payments right away, regardless of whether […]
Posted by Leandra // August 8, 2018
As a real estate investor, you might wonder if it’s a good idea to incorporate and form an LLC (limited liability corporation) for your business. You may have heard these terms from other real estate investors and want to know more. If you haven’t incorporated, you’re running a sole proprietorship. You yourself will reap the […]
Posted by Leandra // July 25, 2018
One of your main goals as a real estate investor should be to grow your portfolio of properties. The most important thing to realize is that you’ll spend much of your spare time working to expand your portfolio, particularly if you decide to retain your full-time job. Opportunities come and go quickly, and if you […]