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in Appraisals, Business, Dayton, Financing, Franklin, Middletown, Ohio, Property Rehab, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments

The Art of Appraisals and Why They’re Not Always Accurate

Appraisals are truly an art; not a science. What one appraiser says is worth $100,000, another appraiser could say it’s worth $130,000. So why would an appraisal come in below the purchase price? Lets dive into this first with the definition of an appraisal. Real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the process of developing an opinion…

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in Cash Flow, Dayton, Dayton, Franklin, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments

Why We Don’t Offer $30,000 Properties

Price is likely one of the biggest factors in any investor’s decision on whether to purchase a property. Whether you’re buying with cash or financing, the amount you have to invest is going to affect your ability on which property you can purchase. “I once was commenting on a post in a well-known online investor’s…

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in Business, Dayton, Franklin, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments

Property Management: Is In-House or Third-Party Better?

Talk to anyone involved in turnkey real estate investing and they will tell you that property management can truly make or break you. Good property management? Your investment is well taken care of, tenants are qualified, and great returns are in store. Bad property management? Terrible communication, evictions galore, and you could end up losing…

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in Business, Dayton, Entrepreneur, Franklin, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Team News, Turnkey Investments

An Interview with Dani Lynn Robison; Co-Founder of Freedom Real Estate Group

Dani Lynn Robison is no stranger to real estate. In fact, she is a member of the esteemed Forbes Real Estate Council and is Co-Founder of her own turnkey investment business – Freedom Real Estate Group in Dayton, Ohio. With her rapid success in real estate over the past 10 plus years, we sat down…

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in Business, Dayton, Entrepreneur, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments

10 Ways Dayton Continues to Impress Turnkey Real Estate Investors

We’ve been saying it for a while now – Dayton, Ohio is a fantastic place to invest in turnkey real estate property. But don’t take our word for it. Here are some fantastic things happening in the Dayton area to prove it. The greater Dayton region has seen steady growth in innovation and population since…

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in Appreciation, Business, Cash Flow, Dayton, Entrepreneur, Financing, Franklin, Investment Calculations, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments

For Turnkey Investing, is Cash Flow or Appreciation a Better Strategy?

With turnkey property investing, there are at least two different strategies. Arguably, the two most popular strategies to invest in turnkey rental properties are cash flow and appreciation. But, is there a winner with these two? Is there a true better way to invest in turnkey real estate? We think so. (If you just want…

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in Dayton, Entrepreneur, Franklin, Middletown, Ohio, Property Rehab, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments

Can’t I do real estate investing myself?

HGTV has played a huge role in getting Americans interested in real estate. Specifically real estate investing and flipping. A show comes on with a dynamic duo, they buy a house, and within 30 minutes, you’ve got a completely rehabbed home selling for $100,000 more than their total investment. Sounds like a dream, right? Well…

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in Property Rehab, Real Estate Investing, Rehab Standards, Turnkey Investments

Rehab Standards Can Make or Break a Turnkey Deal

If we have said it once, we will say it a million times, the rehab on your turnkey property can completely leave you sunk. Big time. Most turnkey companies have standards. Let’s rephrase. Most good turnkey companies have standards. But what are those standards? This should be one of your first questions when speaking with a…

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in Business, Entrepreneur, Financing, Real Estate Investing, Taxes, Turnkey Investments

How to Save at Tax Time with Rental Properties

Can you feel the tension? If not, your accountant definitely can. It’s tax season. The deadline to file last year’s taxes is just days away. Many investors love turnkey rental properties because they offer a hands-free, cash flowing investment. But did you know there are fantastic tax advantages to owning rental properties? In fact, real…

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