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To wrap up this series on investment properties, let's take a look at some final pieces to keep your investment an investment.  If you haven't read previous articles, start here for some worth while information on how to look at investing.Investment-Income Producing Properties are a wonderful thi...

Hi Carol,This is certainly not the most elegant approach, but it will work for now.  I don't know why we are having such a difficult time with the attachments, but I'll leave this post up for a couple days.  There isn't any confidential information, just basic numbers for you to look at and I won...

If you are just tuning in and are interested in investment properties, take a minute to browse through my previous articles before you get started. Part 1 - Tips for First Time Investors.  Part 2 - Is it a Good Rental?  Part 3 - How Long is Your Horizon?So, you've found a couple properties that m...

As with any investment, part of planning is knowing how long you are going to keep it.  If you plan on keeping a property for 20 years, chances are you're going to have to replace the roof, water heater and other items with a limited lifespan.  If you plan on keeping the property for only 5 years...

Let's close 2007 with a quick snapshot of what is going on in our market place today.  The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales.  Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Marysville for residential homes.PriceTotal # Homes# Pen...

Let's close 2007 with a quick snapshot of what is going on in our market place today.  The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales.  Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today on Camano Island for residential homes.PriceTotal # Homes# ...

Let's close 2007 with a quick snapshot of what is going on in our market place today.  The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales.  Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Stanwood for residential homes.PriceTotal # Homes# Pendi...

Let's close 2007 with a quick snapshot of what is going on in our market place today.  The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales.  Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Arlington for residential homes.PriceTotal # Homes# Pend...

So, you've decided it's time to purchase an investment property.  How do you know if it's a good rental?There are a couple basic items to consider when looking at an investment property.  Just like in real estate, rentals are about location, location, location!  If you are considering a full-time...

Now is the perfect time to begin investing in real estate.  Many buyers are sitting on the fence waiting for things to change and talk about how our market is "down."  In reality, you now have more negotiating power than ever.If you are a new investor starting out, I recommend starting small.  Du...