Author: Homesmith

Buying a House | Drawbacks and Benefits of an HOA in OH and CA

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HOA’s often get a bad rap. In reality, they can help to provide a wonderful environment to call home. There are many benefits and amenities the come along with living in a community with an HOA, however, it’s not the right living situation for everyone.  In our latest post, we will discuss the drawbacks and benefits of an … Continued

4 Costs Associated With Rental Property in Ohio and California

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If you’re thinking about investing in rental property, you’re probably doing your due diligence to make sure it’s right for you. Likely, one step in that due diligence is figuring out what expenses you’ll pay. Smart! To help you, we’ve created this list of 4 costs associated with rental property in Ohio and California… When … Continued

4 Ways to Get a Private Money Loan with Bad Credit in OH and CA

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So you’re ready to buy some real estate. That’s wonderful! In most cases, you will need to secure financing for your purchase. But how do you get a private money loan with bad credit? Before you begin to feel defeated, learn about the different ways you can get a private money loan, even if your … Continued

Finding FSBO’s and Off Market Properties in Ohio and California

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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 Ohio and California? Our latest blog will help you learn about where … Continued

What Insurance Should I Have For My Rental Property In Ohio and California? An Investor’s Checklist

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Investing in real estate is different than investing in Wall Street stocks. Stocks are speculative, and they’re also a “paper asset.” The stocks might go up and down but there isn’t much that can happen to the “financial instrument” itself (especially since they’re stored electronically instead of as stock certificates now). Real estate on the … Continued

Negotiation Strategies for Buyers in Ohio and California

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Even when you are working with a great agent, it is important to have a few negotiation tactics up your sleeve. We have put together a few excellent negotiation strategies to help you buy the house you’ve dreamed of at the price you want. Negotiation Strategies for Buyers in Ohio and California First Thing’s First… … Continued

Choosing The Best Investment Property In Ohio and California OH and CA

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We’re going to let you in on a little secret about real estate investing: there is no “best investment” overall, in any market. What makes a “best investment” for one investor would make a terrible investment for another investor. The truth is, there are many factors to choosing the best investment property in Ohio and … Continued