Posted by CT Homes // March 8, 2021
Should you get a rental property inspection before signing a lease? A home inspection is the norm when you buy property, but they’re virtually unheard of for renters. Is that a big mistake? If you ask for a rental property inspection before signing a lease, are you just being a pain, or are you making a […]
Posted by CT Homes // February 23, 2021
There are pros and cons to buying flipped houses. The main benefit is that you won’t have to manage any major renovations on your own. It’s the most convenient type of house to buy unless you’re going to buy a brand-new home—but then you’d be paying a lot more. Of course, there are horror stories. […]
Posted by CT Homes // October 19, 2020
Anyone that has bought a home before knows just how tedious and overwhelming home-buying can be. Between mortgage pre-qualifications and seemingly endless paperwork the process can often be too much to handle. We eliminate all of the painstaking due diligence tasks and allow you to focus on what’s really important…finding your dream home. If you’re […]
Posted by CT Homes // September 29, 2020
Losing out on a home you’ve offered on SUCKS. Walking the property, imagining the move, picturing the space as your own…….all to have another buyer swoop in and submit a better offer. No more! Landing your dream home is now about timing, contract structure and submitting the strongest offer possible as soon as you can. […]
Posted by CT Homes // May 29, 2020
A seller’s goal should be to find the highest offer with the strongest probability of closing. While a near asking price offer may look great after initial review, it may be full of unnecessary contingencies and red flags that may put you in a bad position as the seller. What if you knew what to […]
Posted by CT Homes // May 6, 2020
Rental property ownership is filled with ups and downs. If you currently own residential real estate you may be faced with the most difficult period of your ownership. In addition to trying to navigate your personal financial situation, you have to worry about rent coming in from your tenants. The protection of your lease may […]
Posted by CT Homes // April 28, 2020
As financially damaging as the mortgage collapse of 2009 was, it wasn’t nearly as widespread as what we are currently facing. There are many people in various sectors who are currently not earning a paycheck or generating income. Savings have been exhausted and paying everyday bills has become more difficult. Fortunately, the government has thrown […]
Posted by CT Homes // January 17, 2020
Nothing is more beneficial to your long term financial health than the right rental property. Sure, quick flips and rehabs are great for the short term but a strategic acquisition of a rental property can completely change your portfolio. Not only are they a source for surplus monthly cash flow, but they also build equity […]
Posted by CT Homes // December 20, 2019
One of the things that makes real estate investing so great is that there are different options for different tastes. A situation that you would may personally be staunchly opposed to, someone else may see value in. It doesn’t make either of you right or wrong, it simply boils down to personal evaluation. One of […]
Posted by CT Homes // November 22, 2019
A rental property purchase is not the same as a fix and flip project. With a fix and flip deal, you are focused on generating short term profits whereas a buy and hold rental may be in your portfolio for several years. It is essential that you know everything about your rental market, the property […]