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In an environment marked by rising digital transactions and complex regulations, the real estate industry faces heightened risks of fraud, with the FBI reporting nearly $400 million in losses in 2022 alone. However, investors can safeguard their transactions and properties by gaining a comprehensive understanding of real estate contracts and laws, which equips them to counter threats from bad actors and frivolous lawsuits effectively. Legal Considerations Before Buying a Real Estate Investment Property Land Use Laws and Zoning RegulationsBefore you go under contract on a particular property, ensure that you understand the local land development laws and zoning regulations that […]
Read MoreA home inspection is a critical step in the purchasing process of a long term investment property. It provides you with a detailed assessment of certain central factors related to a home’s value. As an investor, you want to do your due diligence, but you may not know what is and what isn’t relevant in a home inspection. By focusing on the high-level issues that really impact the value of your home, a home inspection should give you insights into a rental property and its long-term potential. It can also provide you with necessary data you need to continue your […]
Read MoreWith its potential for significant returns, the real estate market has always been a magnet for investors. But with potential rewards come potential risks. Understanding the real estate cycle is the key to maximizing the rewards and mitigating the risks. This comprehensive guide delves deep into this cycle, its origins, its phases, and how savvy investors can leverage its predictable patterns to their advantage. A Historical Glimpse into the Real Estate Cycle The concept of the real estate cycle isn’t new. Its roots trace back to nearly a century ago when analysts began observing patterns and trends in the housing […]
Read MoreInvesting in turnkey rental properties offers distinct advantages that are hard to find in other investments. Explore the benefits of investing in single family turnkey properties, a strategy offering stability, appreciation, and diversification. Learn how Spartan Invest’s turnkey real estate offerings can help you become a successful real estate investor. 1. Cash Flow – Stability and Growth Real estate stands out as one of the only investments that can begin to produce cash flow from day one. Unlike stocks and bonds, rents hardly ever decrease over time, and in fact, they often increase with market trends. This means that as […]
Read MoreIn this episode of the From Adversity to Abundance podcast, host Jamie Bateman interviews Maureen McCann, co-founder of Spartan Invest and Atlas Real Property. Maureen shares her journey from being a W2 employee to becoming an entrepreneur and the ups and downs that came with that decision and the challenges she faced along the way. She also talks about her passion for fitness and building a business, as well as being a super mom to her three kids. This inspiring conversation offers hope and encouragement to listeners who may be considering a similar path.
Read More2023 has been an eventful and impactful year in financial life—one that has sent shockwaves of uncertainty across the U.S. economy. Perhaps at the top of prospective homebuyers and investors’ minds are interest rates. After peaking at 7.08% in November 2022, the 30-year fixed rate plummeted to 6.09% in February 2023. Throughout March, April, and early May of this year, rates fluctuated within the 6% range before gradually rising again. In March 2023, bank collapses captured headlines and disrupted the financial industry, adding to the economic turbulence. Meanwhile, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) implemented new rules on low-level pricing […]
Read MoreTUSCALOOSA, AL – May 24, 2023 – Corinth Construction is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Hacienda Place, a new residential development in West Tuscaloosa. Nestled just off Eddins Road, this thoughtfully designed community is aimed at bringing much-needed affordable housing to the area while maintaining the modern features homeowners desire. Featuring around 70 single-family homes to be built in phases, Hacienda Place combines affordable pricing with desirable, modern amenities. Already, two homes from the initial phase of five are under contract, signifying the market’s eager reception of this new community. Each home in Hacienda Place features a 3-bedroom, […]
Read MoreAre you a real estate investor curious about digital currency? In this video, our digital currency expert, Lori Souza, breaks down the basics of digital currency and explains why it’s essential for forward-thinking real estate investors.
Read MoreBIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA | April 4th, 2023: Today, Inc. magazine unveiled its sixth annual Female Founders list. 2023’s edition is the largest since the honor’s inception, and features 200 pioneering women entrepreneurs who operate at the helm of some of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the country. Included in this year’s list are luminaries like actress and Casa Del Sol tequila founder Eva Longoria, as well as biomedical researcher and Cardea CEO Kiana Aran. Past Female Founders lists have honored Rihanna, Anne Wojcicki, Jessica Alba, Tracee Ellis Ross, and other household names. Lindsay Davis, the Co-Founder and CEO of […]
Read MoreAs the capital of Alabama, Montgomery is at the heart of it all. In the 1960s, it was the birthplace of the American civil rights movement. Today, it’s a major center for industry giants and the public sector. This rare and one-of-a-kind mix of old southern charm and 21st-century dynamism makes The Gump—as it’s affectionately called by locals—an attractive place to live, earning it the #3 spot in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Places to Live in Alabama in 2022-2023”. Unsurprisingly, this also makes Montgomery a hotspot for investors. As home to both the Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base—a 4,100-acre […]
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