Author: bmiller34

If you’re on the fence about selling your investment property, it never hurts to be well-informed on the various indicators your property may fall under. Read on as we explore these five signs that it’s time to sell your St. Louis investment property! Aging When major systems like the HVAC or structural components like the roof … Continued

A damaged home in St. Louis can be a nightmare to sell. Most buyers are not interested when there is visible damage on a listing, preferring homes ready for immediate occupancy. However, if they have the time, inclination, and finances to take on a project, some buyers may take a chance and toss an insultingly … Continued

Real estate offers many benefits if you are looking for a smart way to reinvest your cash when selling an old house. As a tangible asset, it cannot disappear overnight and while there are market fluctuations, they tend to take longer in real estate. Wise investors can maintain vigilance over national and local market trends as … Continued

Whenever you understand as much as possible about your competitors, you’re in a better position, which holds especially true when concerning selling an old property. There are many differences between selling an old and new property, including the potential market value and final sales price, with the new property selling at substantially higher prices.  With … Continued

Buying investment real estate sooner rather than later can significantly impact your returns and the quality of your future lifestyle. The time value of money in real estate is a term that describes the value of money over time, used in determining the future cash flow of an investment and what it would be worth in today’s money. … Continued

As a real estate investor, staying on top of ever-changing REI terminology and buzzwords is imperative to keeping ahead in the profession. The real estate investment business is not a stagnant enterprise but requires dedicated oversight and real-time adjustments to your investment strategy to protect your holdings.  Staying up to date in the real estate … Continued

Along with the tax benefits, there are many reasons to invest in commercial property in St. Louis, one of them being the diverse options among this market sector, allowing investors to branch out into differing areas, creating security against economic downturns in any one sector. Another advantage is your built-in hedge against inflation, as rental rates tend … Continued

While buying St. Louis real estate requires more time, effort, and money, you can be confident that there will always be a demand. However, many inventors have created great generational wealth through their investments, creating passive income and securing their future and the ability to live on their terms with financial freedom.  Sure, the above items can … Continued

There are many reasons sellers consider selling on their own as an FSBO, yet FSBO sales have decreased from 15 percent to only 8 percent of sales over the past few decades. Furthermore, of those that do sell, they sell for an average of 26 percent less. Considering the abysmal statistics for those who attempt … Continued

If you’re like most sellers, once you decide to sell, your next thought might have been skipping the commissions and selling your house independently as an FSBO. However, the mountains of paperwork and complicated nature of the transaction often send sellers out into the world seeking recommendations for a good agent.  If you’d like to … Continued

Naturally, your goal is to earn the highest possible profit when you put your home on the market. If you’re like most homeowners, you’re looking for ways to cut out any extra expenses to increase profits further. So read on as we explore five ways you can save money when selling your house in St. Louis. Commissions … Continued

The real estate industry has undergone a dramatic transformation since the onset of COVID-19. However, because the virus is still in play, as you approach selling your home in St. Louis, it’s helpful to understand how these changes may affect your sale. So read on as we explore three ways selling your home in St. Louis has … Continued

Many elements go into making a real estate investment. When you have a firm grasp of them, you can feel confident that you have made the best choice from the available options. These elements include finding the right area, property type, and location to meet your investment goal while providing the highest return for your … Continued

Everyone wants to avoid a bad deal. However, when you consider the sizeable transaction of investing in real estate, it’s easy to understand why it’s so important to spot those red flags before you sign a contract and close the deal in a money pit or find yourself entangled in legal battles with the sellers. … Continued

There is an intersection between two types of properties, typically commercial and residential investments, and occasionally, you’ll find them with a mix including industrial units known as mixed-use. Mixed-use properties typically involve buildings with industrial, retail, or office space on the ground floor and residential spaces on the upper floors.  Unfortunately, investors often overlook this … Continued