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Our 4 Step Downsizing Plan for Los Angeles Homeowners

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Do you have a downsizing plan for your house in Los Angeles? Lifestyles change and along with them, the requirements you have for a home change as well. In addition to finding your new smaller home and the hassles of listing and selling your current larger home, the task of downsizing can seem overwhelming. Going … Continued

What to Look for When Buying a Fixer-Upper Property in Los Angeles

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Buying a fixer-upper property is a big decision. Naturally, every investor wants to find a bargain, especially when it comes to an investment as large as purchasing real estate. While everyone’s dream of real estate investing may be different, the trouble with fixer-uppers differs little, despite which type of property you invest in, they share … Continued

What You Need to Know About Inheriting Real Estate in Los Angeles

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Inheriting real estate is rarely as wonderful as it may appear in movies. The responsibilities that come along with this gift can be extremely overwhelming, especially if it is an older property in a state of disrepair. While your loved one or close friend may have had the best of intentions, often the property is … Continued

Our Guide to Los Angeles Real Estate Contracts

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As a real estate investor, when there is a deal at hand, there is necessarily a contract involved. While real estate contracts may seem intimidating, taking the time to familiarize yourself with the terminology you’ll encounter is well worth the effort. You’ll want to have a full grasp of contracts or a trusted guide to … Continued

5 Formulas Los Angeles Real Estate Investors Need To Know

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We help real estate investors in Los Angeles get the information they need. Knowledge is power and those who understand the numbers best, win at investing in real estate. As an investor, there may be no more important factor in the success of your business than your ability to run the numbers. Whether you work … Continued

5 Ways to Sell Your Los Angeles House in a Flooded Market

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Selling your house in a flooded market can feel challenging. When an abundance of properties are listed, it can be difficult to stand out among the crowd. Everyone is trying to sell right now and cash in on the gains made in equity due to rising home prices and low-interest rates on their next home. … Continued
5 Things New Investors Wish They Knew Before Buying Real Estate

5 Things New Investors Wish They Knew Before Buying Real Estate in Los Angeles

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While some buyers dive into real estate investments without looking, others find themselves frozen in fear of which of the real estate properties (houses, multi-unit building, commercial property, vacation rentals) will work best with their initial investment. Regrettably, there is no exact science to making solid investment decisions to match a person‘s goals. First and foremost, what types of investments will give you the additional income you desire? How … Continued
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How To Gift Los Angeles Real Estate to Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season

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Limits on Real Estate Gifts Understand the tax implications of real estate gifts. Real estate property transferred without any form of compensation in return will be valued at the original purchase price (cost basis/tax basis) and when sold, capital gains that will be paid by the giftee are calculated from that number versus the fair market value/sale price. It is extremely important … Continued
Sell a House That Needs Repairs

How To Sell a House That Needs Repairs in Los Angeles

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Do you need to sell a house now, but you feel overwhelmed by repair projects? Have you run out of time, feeling forced to sell because of certain circumstances? Are you unable to perform the work or afford the expense of completing the repair projects your fixer-upper needs before you sell it? This is all very … Continued
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The Top 5 Questions I Am Asked By Home Sellers in Los Angeles

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What to Do If You Don’t Use a Real Estate Agent While selling to real estate professionals is not a new option for, many sellers have a lack of awareness or have misperceptions about the sale by owner process. Sellers may be unaware that working with professional buyers like  Jennifer Buys Houses can save time, … Continued
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5 Things To Get Past if You Want To Invest in Real Estate in Los Angeles

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Real Estate Investing 101 Is Real Estate Investing for You? Real estate offers a great way to diversify your investment portfolio. Because of the stable nature of real estate investments (especially rental property), your returns are based on less risk. As you pay down the mortgage, while the equity builds, increasing your net worth and providing you with leverage from your … Continued