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Finding FSBO’s and Off Market Properties in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley

February 12, 2018

You have heard stories about people finding amazing deals on off-market properties. Deals that are almost unheard of. So where are these incredible deals found? If you are interested in learning how to find FSBO’s (for sale by owner) and off market properties in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley? Our latest blog will … Continued

How to Flip Your First House in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley

February 5, 2018

By Derrick

Do you want to learn how to flip your first house? There are many things about the process you might not see on HGTV. We have put together some of our favorite tips for flipping homes in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley and across Texas! For a first-time flipper, the process can become overwhelming. What … Continued

Single Family vs Multi-Family Investments in Texas: Which One Is Better

January 29, 2018

By Derrick

Investing in real estate can be a smart and lucrative way to make your money multiply. Once you enter the world of real estate investment, you will discover there are many ways to invest your money. You can purchase single-family homes, multi-family buildings, commercial properties and even niche investments such as land and mobile homes. … Continued

How Does Rent To Own Homes Work in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley? – The Process

January 25, 2018

By Derrick

Rent to own a house is also called lease to own house (or a whole slew of other phrases… like “lease option”, etc.). So how does rent to own homes work in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley and other parts os ? How Does A Rent To Own Home Agreement Work? It is … Continued

How you can find free rent to own home listings in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley

January 18, 2018

By Derrick

It’s not uncommon to see craigslist adverts that provide people with a chance to own a home with just a small payment upfront and then “earn your way” into a house over time. There are a few names for that… but “rent to own”, “lease to own”, and “lease purchase” are a few. If you’re … Continued

Rent to Own Home Scams in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley – How to Avoid Scams

January 11, 2018

By Derrick

Are you starting to look for rent to own houses in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley? Rent to own homes (also called lease option or lease purchase) has become a popular way of getting into a house when your financial situation has thrown your house hunt for a curve. But, you may have heard … Continued

Rent 2 Own Homes in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley – what’s the catch?

January 4, 2018

By Derrick

In the real estate market today, it is very tempting to follow through on one of those ads in the local paper or on Craigslist that are practically screaming the great deal of rent 2 own homes in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley . This option can be a win-win for both parties, but … Continued

How to find good investment property in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley

December 26, 2017

By Derrick

Lots of investors are looking to get started, and as active real estate experts in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley Texas, we get asked to share our secrets quite a bit. Fortunately, we love to share 🙂 One of the biggest questions we get from local investors is ” How to find good investment property … Continued

Real estate investing Resources in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley

December 19, 2017

By Derrick

So you wanna get started investing in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley and you’re checking things out, eh? Good for you. Always do your homework and you won’t get schooled. Here’s some great tools that we’ve found and we use from time to time and great real estate investing resources in Austin, San … Continued

How to find foreclosures in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley Texas

December 12, 2017

By Derrick

There’s a lot of competition to find great deals on local Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley Texas foreclosure properties. Finding them is only one part of the process – you also need to know how to capture them. Here are a few secrets from the pros that we’ve used with great success on how to … Continued

How to bid on a short sale property

December 5, 2017

By Derrick

Short sale properties can be a great source of income for investors, and a great deal for home buyers. It’s important to keep in mind that a short sale is one where the bank has approved a loss on a current loan. They’re losing money, so they want to unload. Generally the current owner is in a rough … Continued

Foreclosure property listings in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley – what’s real and what’s not?

November 28, 2017

By Derrick

There’s a ton of information on finding foreclosures in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley, and lots of services that will charge you for access to their data. In fact, we have our own foreclosure property listings in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley Texas right here. Join our Foreclosure Property Alert List here … Continued

Investment Property Tax Deductions List for Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley

November 21, 2017

By Derrick

Uncle Sam gives, and Uncle Sam takes away. But in the case of buying local Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley investment properties… you can earn investment property tax deductions for your Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley properties. For real estate investors, the United States provides the opportunity to earn a living purchasing … Continued

Tips on Buying Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley Real Estate with your IRA

November 14, 2017

By Derrick

While most people understand that real estate is an investment, many people are taking advantage of the qualified retirement accounts to purchase real estate as an appreciating or revenue-generating instrument like IRAs. It’s really important to understand the tax implications, legal ramifications, and various other intricacies of purchasing Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley real estate … Continued

Houses For Rent By Owner In Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley – 4 Reasons Why Rent-to-Own Is Better

October 10, 2017

By Derrick

If you’re looking for houses for rent by owner in Austin, San Antonio & Rio Grande Valley, have you considered rent to own? Rent-to-own gives you the best of both worlds… and you don’t need amazing credit to do it! Given the choice between renting and rent-to-own, we believe that rent-to-own is often a better … Continued