Author: Jason Cramer

Common Investment Property Mistakes Buyers Make in Twin Cities

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Many people are diversifying away from stock market investments to more tangible portfolio assets. Real estate investments are certainly the most common tangible asset investors start with. However, real estate is costly and thus high-risk if you don’t know what you are doing. Avoid these common investment property mistakes buyers make in Twin Cities. 4 Common … Continued

Where Are the Profitable Investment Properties in Twin Cities?

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Finding a profitable investment property in Twin Cities can seem like a fruitless endeavor. You scour neighborhoods, look at countless homes and attend auctions. No matter how many properties you look at, there never seems to be enough of a margin for you to pull the trigger and be profitable. Are there no worthwhile investment prosperities … Continued

Buying a House | Drawbacks and Benefits of an HOA in MN

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HOA’s often get a bad rap. In reality, they can help to provide a wonderful environment to call home. There are many benefits and amenities the come along with living in a community with an HOA, however, it’s not the right living situation for everyone.  In our latest post, we will discuss the drawbacks and benefits of an … Continued

4 Tips for Investing in Single-Family Properties in Twin Cities

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The debate never cools: is it better (financially) to invest in multi-family or single-family properties? That’s like asking whether a hammer is better than a screwdriver. The answer is, of course …it depends. It depends on the job at hand, the materials and fasteners available, and what you’re trying to accomplish. But if, after doing … Continued

3 Warning Signs To Buying A “Lemon” Home In Twin Cities

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You’ve found what seems like the perfect home – either for investment purposes or to move into – and you really, really want it. This is one time, though, when your head should definitely rule your heart, when intellect should over-ride emotion. You need to take the time to make sure you aren’t buying a … Continued

Fix and Flip or Buy and Hold: 3 Differences in Twin Cities

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Of all the possible avenues for involvement in the real estate investing arena, house flipping and longer-term investing are the most popular and common. In recent years, fixing and flipping houses has become hugely popular owing in large part to the influence of TV shows like Flip This House. Still, the tried-and-true (and steady) method … Continued

Why Probate Properties Could Be The Best Deals in Twin Cities

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Probate is the legal process that happens when a person dies and the executor must collect all assets, itemize all remaining debts and then liquidate all property to pay debts and distribute assets. Unlike property in a trust, probate requires court approval and is a lengthy process with attorneys and judges. Despite that, here are … Continued

3 Keys to a Successful Probate Investing Mindset in MN

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Successful real estate investors have a mindset that gives them the ability to negotiate a deal that makes business sense. Most real estate transactions between consumers are a very emotional deal. However, the probate process is very different, mixing a very emotional time in a family’s life with a very business-like probate court system. Here … Continued