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Building a Legacy: Estate Planning and Protecting Your Hampton Roads Real Estate Assets

Building a Legacy: Estate Planning and Protecting Your Hampton Roads Real Estate Assets

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, September 5, 2024
When you think about leaving a legacy behind for your family and special friends, your real estate holdings can be a significant portion of your estate. For real estate investors, incorporating property into your estate planning is crucial for securing your own future and that of...
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The Ultimate Guide to Hampton Roads Real Estate Taxes

The Ultimate Guide to Hampton Roads Real Estate Taxes

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, August 22, 2024
Unless you’re brand-new to investing, you know there are a lot of benefits to owning rental property. You’re earning consistent and recurring income in the short term. You’re allowing your asset to appreciate and earn more equity while your tenants contribute to...
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The Top 10 Mistakes Hampton Roads Property Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

The Top 10 Mistakes Hampton Roads Property Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, August 8, 2024
Real estate investors in Hampton Roads are sometimes afraid of making mistakes. It’s scary to fail and upsetting to see the misstep that was made. There’s not always a guide or a playbook to tell you what to do because every investor’s journey is different. What...
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Data-Driven Decisions: Using Analytics to Conquer the Hampton Roads Market

Data-Driven Decisions: Using Analytics to Conquer the Hampton Roads Market

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, July 25, 2024
Whatever industry you happen to be in, you likely spend a lot of time talking about technology. The tools and systems that are available to us continue to grow and evolve. The real estate and property management industries are not exempt. We have emerging technologies showing up ...
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Top Schools, Restaurants, and Activities Near Your Hampton Roads Rental Property

Top Schools, Restaurants, and Activities Near Your Hampton Roads Rental Property

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, July 11, 2024
What makes your Hampton Roads rental property attractive to the best tenants? Location. There are other things that are important. Tenants will be looking for a modern, updated, well-maintained home with the right square footage and price point. They’ll prioritize...
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Exit Strategy 101: How to Sell Your Hampton Roads Property for Top Dollar

Exit Strategy 101: How to Sell Your Hampton Roads Property for Top Dollar

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, May 2, 2024
Most real estate investors understand the value of buying and holding, but you can’t hold forever. There comes a time when you’re ready to sell an asset and move on to pursue something else. If you know the market and you have a strict set of investment goals that dri...
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Financing Your Hampton Roads Investment Property: Options and Strategies

Financing Your Hampton Roads Investment Property: Options and Strategies

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, April 18, 2024
For many prospective real estate investors, one of the biggest hurdles to even getting started is securing financing for an investment property. Don’t be too discouraged if you’re unsure of where to come up with the money to buy a property. You don’t have to pay...
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Navigating the Hampton Roads Rental Landscape: A 2024 Guide for Property Owners

Navigating the Hampton Roads Rental Landscape: A 2024 Guide for Property Owners

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, April 4, 2024
As we work our way through 2024, we’re not at all surprised at the attention that our market is getting in Hampton Roads and throughout southeast Virginia. Local investors who have been here for a while know that’s a diverse and impressive place to buy a rental home. ...
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Maximizing Returns: Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Real Estate Investing

Maximizing Returns: Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Real Estate Investing

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, March 14, 2024
The real estate market is always a profitable way for savvy investors to generate consistent rental income in the short term and impressive financial returns in the long term. If you understand the market and the strengths of the properties you own, maximizing returns allows you ...
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Home Showing Tips to Attract Quality Tenants

Home Showing Tips to Attract Quality Tenants

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, February 29, 2024
Showing your property is an important part of renting it out. The marketing process requires a fantastic listing, a lot of online advertising, and ultimately, a showing that converts prospective tenants into applicants. You don’t want to dismiss the marketing and adver...
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