Monthly Archives: March 2018
What is an REIT and How Does it Make Money?
If you’ve been investigating investment opportunities (or you’ve just been listening to the news lately), you’ve probably heard of an REIT. But what exactly is it? REIT stands for Real Estate Investment Trusts. REITs are companies that own commercial real estate that produces income. These REITs have to meet a number of requirements in order... Read More
2018 Guide to Buying a Home
The Middle Tennessee housing market is hot right now, so before you start shopping for a home, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting into before you start! Here’s a list of things that you can expect to do when you’re buying a home: – Speak with a mortgage lender to get pre-approved. Before... Read More
How to Use Real Estate for Retirement Income
If you’re nearing the age of retirement, you may be wondering how real estate could play into your retirement income. Real estate can absolutely be an incredible asset for you during retirement if used correctly and managed properly. Below are some of the ways that retirement income can be used to be a part of... Read More
Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Scams
With real estate being a booming business right now, scammers have honed in on how to make big bucks off unsuspecting customers. Here are a few scams to look out for as you are trying to rent or to buy: – Scammers will steal home advertisements – mainly rentals – and then advertise it for... Read More
Tax Planning Tips for 2018
You probably haven’t even filed your 2017 taxes yet, so it may feel a little premature to be preparing for your 2018! But if you start now, at the beginning of the year, you’ll have a much easier time doing your taxes when 2019 rolls around next year. Here are some tips to start your... Read More