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Real Estate Investing

You can make money in real estate in multiple ways beyond buying and selling property. Learn the many ways to invest in real estate here.

Real Estate Investing
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    Stephen Schwarzman describes his investing process.
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    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO)
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    Income Approach Definition
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    Real Estate Definition
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    Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Definition
  • 10 Habits of Successful Real Estate Investors
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    Investing in Property Tax Liens
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    How To Calculate ROI on a Rental Property
  • 9 Things to Know About Homeowners Associations
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    Should You Buy a House at Auction?
  • The Ins And Outs of Seller-Financed Real Estate Deals
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    The FHA's Minimum Property Standards
  • Top 5 Facts About Quitclaim Deeds
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    What Is PMI and Does Everyone Need to Pay It?
  • Real Estate vs. Real Property: What's the Difference?
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    5 Simple Ways To Invest in Real Estate
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    Capital Improvement Definition
  • Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Definition
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    Construction Loan Definition
  • Delinquent Definition
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    Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loan Definition
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    Homeowner Association (HOA) Definition
  • Real Estate Agent Definiton
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    Tenancy in Common – TIC Definition
  • Rent-to-Own Homes: How the Process Works
  • Key in front door
    Earnest Money Definition
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    How to Find Your Return on Investment (ROI) in Real Estate
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    How To Value Real Estate Investment Property
  • REIT vs. Real Estate Fund: What's the Difference?
  • Cash-on-Cash Yield Definition
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    Buying a House on a Main Road: Pros and Cons
  • Home Savings Money
    Real Estate vs. Stocks: What's the Difference?
  • Rental Properties: Pros and Cons
  • Top House-Hunting Mistakes
  • Is Real Estate Broker the Career for You?
  • For Rent sign in front of new house
    Buying a Second Home to Rent: Dos and Don'ts
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    Hidden Costs of New Homes That Burn Homebuyers
  • Business Woman Thinking Account
    Has real estate or the stock market performed better historically?
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    Gift of Equity Definition
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    One Percent Rule Definition
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    Price-to-Rent Ratio Definition
  • New homes under construction for sale by owner
    For Sale By Owner or Use an Agent: Which Is Best for You?
  • Commercial Real Estate Loan
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    Section 1231 Property
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    Key Reasons to Invest in Real Estate
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    Terminal Capitalization Rate Definition
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    Top 4 Must-Haves for Flipping Houses
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    Right of First Offer Definition
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    Capitalization Rate Definition
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    Hard Money Loan Definition
  • Cash Available For Distribution – CAD Definition
  • Average Annual Returns for Long-Term Investments in Real Estate
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    Housing Bubble Definition
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    15 Tips for Buying Your First Rental Property
  • 5 Mistakes That Can Make House Flipping a Flop
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    How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?
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    Home Sale Contingencies for Buyers and Sellers
  • Multi-Family Housing Construction
    An Introduction to Buying a Condominium
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    Housing Cooperatives: A Unique Type of Home Ownership
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    Should You Buy a Condo, Town House, or House?
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    Understanding Property Deeds
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    Real Estate Owned (REO) Definition
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