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What is a 1031 Exchange?

A 1031 Exchange is named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Section 1031 explains how a real estate investor can exchange investment property and defer capital gains taxes.

What is The Bundle of Legal Rights of a Real Estate Owner?

The bundle of rights that the owner of real property has are those legal rights of ownership including, enjoyment, exclusion, disposition, possession and control.

Which is Better - An Employee or a Real Estate Virtual Assistant?

Real estate virtual assistants are gaining clients in the real estate industry. Busy agents and brokers are finding, with today's technology, that they can use a virtual assistant that isn't physically in their office, or even in their state. Let's look at whether a real estate virtual assistant is right for your business.

What Functions Can My Real Estate Assistant Legally Perform?

Real estate assistants are a logical phase in the development of a real estate business. The busy agent or broker can funnel duties to the assistant that are taking time away from interaction with clients. One must be careful to know their state's laws as to what functions are allowed based on whether you have a licensed or an unlicensed real estate assistant.

How Do I Get My Sphere of Influence Off to a Good Start?

The real estate agent's sphere of influence, or contacts with whom the agent has some acquaintance or relationship, is the source of most future business. It's critical that the new agent get their sphere of influence off to a fast start for growth.

How Can I Estimate My Real Estate Agent Income?

Estimating real estate agent income accurately is just as important as knowing your expenses. It's just more difficult to do. Use these tips and spreadsheet to help you.

What New Agent Expenses Should I Expect in Real Estate?

New real estate agent expenses aren't that much different from those of an established agent. You may need to purchase a computer and software, but the rest is common to all agents. You'll need business cards, marketing materials and more. Get a complete breakdown here.

What Should I Know Before Becoming a Real Estate Investor?

Real estate investing has provided great returns and even riches for many. However, a great deal of preparatory study should be done before purchasing your first property. Learn the basics here.

What Mortgage Types are Used by Real Estate Investors?

Mortgage types used by real estate investors are usually the same as used by any purchaser of real estate. However, there are some more creative mortgage types that an investor might employ, depending on their investment objectives.

Should I Be a Landlord as a Real Estate Investor?

Before a real estate investor becomes a landlord, there are several important things to consider. Do you have the time, the skills, the disposition and more?

How is Capitalization Rate Used by Real Estate Investors?

Capitalization Rate, or Cap Rate is used by real estate investors to either determine if an asking price is justified or to value a property using the income the property generates.

What Should I Put on My Real Estate Business Cards?

Real estate business cards are the most basic of our marketing tools. With the rapid advancement of technology, there are more things to consider now than look, feel and color. Learn what today's business card needs to make it more useful for its intended purpose.

Can I Have a Separate Office from that of My Broker?

To have a separate office from your broker's main office location, you would need to be sure that your state's real estate regulatory agency allows this practice.

How do You Search Engine Optimize (SEO) a Blog?

Blogs do a great job of search engine optimization with very little help from the blogger. There are a few things we should do to help.