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When Does It Make Sense to Build a Real Estate Investment Property
As new housing starts slow and inventory remains low, investors interested in single-family or smaller multi-family residents might consider turning to construction.
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Keeping Real Estate Transactions Safe: Cybersecurity Best Practices
Learn more about how cybercriminals target real estate transactions and the cybersecurity best practices to prevent fraud.
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Real Estate Trends Then and Now: 80’s Edition
Unlike stocks, buying real estate can be a lengthy and involved transaction. The learning curve is steep. There is no straightforward one-size-fits-all pathway to real estate investing, and one misstep could turn a promising asset into a money pit. Here, we’ll discuss how lien risks can increase for real estate investors
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How Lien Risks are Heightened with Real Estate Investment Properties
Unlike stocks, buying real estate can be a lengthy and involved transaction. The learning curve is steep. There is no straightforward one-size-fits-all pathway to real estate investing, and one misstep could turn a promising asset into a money pit. Here, we’ll discuss how lien risks can increase for real estate investors
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Blueprint is Live in Louisiana
Blueprint is fully licensed and ready to process transactions in Louisiana. Whether you’re a Louisiana-based investor or builder looking for a title company built with you in mind, or an out-of-state investor looking to break into the state, Blueprint is ready to help.
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Why a Municipal Lien Search is Important When Buying Distressed Properties
A municipal lien search uncovers pending fines, violations, assessments and other issues that haven’t hit the public record yet. Here’s why the search is important when buying real estate.
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Interest Rates and Real Estate Investing
The Federal Reserve announced raising interest rates again in July. Here’s how the decision impacts real estate investor financing.
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Seven Questions to Ask Before Buying Your First Real Estate Investment Property
Answering these seven questions will help provide a good foundation for finding and acquiring the right real estate investment property.
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Shifting to a Hospitality Mindset for Short-term Vacation Rentals
Short-term rentals require a different approach to decision-making, an emphasis on understanding the clientele, and a focus on elevating the experience of those who stay there.