Author: Homesmith

How to bid on a short sale property

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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

Are Ohio and California Rent-to-Own Homes a Scam?

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If you’ve spent time driving around Ohio and California CA or browsing Craigslist or other sites, you may have seen advertisements that read, “Own a home for $500/month. No credit check!” While it seems too good to be true, local rent-to-own homes are a viable option that many Ohio and California residents are taking advantage of. But… Are … Continued

How Do Rent To Own Homes Work In Ohio and California?

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One of the first questions we get from potential tenant buyers of our local Ohio and California CA rent to own homes / lease option homes is “how do rent to own homes work in Ohio and California?” With a flooded real estate market, especially since the bubble burst of the mid-2000’s, rent-to-own homes have … Continued

Investment Property Tax Deductions List for Ohio and California

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Uncle Sam gives, and Uncle Sam takes away. But in the case of buying local Ohio and California investment properties… you can earn investment property tax deductions for your Ohio and California properties. For real estate investors, the United States provides the opportunity to earn a living purchasing investment properties… and holding those properties as investments, … Continued

How to Know if Renting or Owning a Home is Right For You

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So, you’re looking at moving and you’re not sure if renting or owning a local Ohio and California CA home is right for you? You’re not sure if one is a better financial decision than the other? You’re not sure if you’ll be able to find the type of house or apartment you’d like to … Continued

Tips on Buying Ohio and California Real Estate with your IRA

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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 Ohio and California real estate within your IRA. So, lets … Continued

Tips on Renting A Ohio and California Home

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In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some tips on Renting a Ohio and California home that you should consider when renting your next home in Ohio and California. As property values plummeted over the latter part of the 2000’s, many people began to turn to renting. There are plenty of reasons to rent as opposed to purchasing a … Continued