Investments

Vacation Rental

A Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth with Vacation Rental Properties

For first-time real estate investors with savings on the sidelines and a willingness to learn, a vacation rental investment can look like a fast track to building wealth through property....
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Property Investment

Essential Tips for First-Time Rental Property Buyers to Succeed

For first-time investment property buyers, especially beginner real estate investors balancing a day job and a real budget, rental ownership can feel like stepping into a dozen decisions at once....
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House Investment

The High-ROI Seller’s Playbook… what to fix, what to skip, and how to sell for more

Selling your home can feel overwhelming — but not all upgrades are created equal. Knowing which repairs bring real return on investment (ROI) can help you sell faster and for...
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Second Homes3

Weekly real estate market update 8/8/25… is a second property the missing piece in your retirement plan?

Finding it tough to plan for the future in today’s environment? According to Inuit, 68% of people say they aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. See the article...
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Flipping Houses

New Beginnings: A Senior’s Guide to Thriving in the House Flipping Game

Image via Pexels Stepping into the world of real estate investment might seem like a game for the young and hyper-connected, but in truth, house flipping is a field where...
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OPEN HOUSE with Air BnB

OPEN HOUSE Thursday 10/10/24 4pm-6pm 3304 Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis $538,000 MORE INFO Interested but can’t make the open house? Let us know or contact your Realtor… we would be happy...
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Real estate voted the best long-term investment for 12th year in a row

According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years. That’s because a home is so much more just than a roof over...
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Buying a 2-, 3-, or 4-plex to live in and have rent pay your mortgage

In October 2023 the Housing Affordability Index was at 103, its lowest point in over 20 years… indicating the median household income is just barely enough to qualify for the...
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