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Understanding the Math of Profitable Investment Properties

Eppraisal

Analyzing Operating Expenses To accurately gauge the profitability of an investment property, it's essential to account for all operating expenses. These may include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs, property management fees, and any homeowner association (HOA) dues.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market.

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

From taxes, to inspection fees, to mortgage fees, you’ll need to make sure each party is paid to fully purchase your home. An escrow account is a special account that holds money for property taxes, premiums, homeowners insurance and mortgage insurance. FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium.

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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) : A not-for-profit professional association that sets and promotes standards for property inspections and provides educational opportunities to its members. Cash-value policy : A homeowners insurance policy that pays the replacement cost of a home, minus depreciation, should damage occur.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

During this time, there are many things that a buyer needs to accomplish such as inspections, appraisals, securing their financing, and title searches. Let’s take a closer look at each one of these processes Inspections Why do real estate agents recommend getting home inspections during the due diligence period?

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a House

PennyMac

Mortgage interest and property taxes may be tax deductible. Property taxes and HOA fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Rental insurance is inexpensive. May be required to allow landlord access to home for inspections. You Pay Property Taxes. Process can be complex.

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How to Buy a Rental Property: Get Tips from the Experts

PennyMac

For example, typical annual costs include things like: Insurance. Property taxes. Taxes and Real Estate Investment. Beyond equity growth and cash flow, there is one other way that many people can make (or save) money by purchasing an investment property: tax savings. Maintenance costs. Mortgage payments.