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Home Inspections – What to Look For
Most home buyers, whether its your first home or an investment property, choose to have a home professionally inspected. Though many never actually ask themselves why, and what is the benefit. For one, the sellers are required to provide...
Looking for a better career in real estate?
Do you know who VSM Real Estate is yet? Where have you been hiding? We’re looking for diverse thinkers, tinkerers and strategic culture hackers to join our team. More specifically, we are seeking a Entrepreneurial Licensed Real Estate A...
How to get into your first investment property
A lot of people aspire to get into the world of real estate investing but they find just getting started to be the most daunting part. Take a look at anything that is built, it does not happen in an instant. It starts with the foundat...
Cap Rates vs Appreciation – The Quandary
So you've already made the decision that owning rental properties is the best solution for long term wealth. The question now becomes, what should be your goal. Quick definitions for readers less familiar with the terminology I will b...Rental Property Tax Benefits
Disclaimer -I am not a CPA or tax attorney, I am just going to give some general information in this post and you should not construe this as advice. Consult the appropriate professional regarding your personal situation. Everyone is w...
Transitioning from One to Many Rental Properties
Many of our clients are what we call "Landlords by Default" meaning that they purchased a home at the height of the market and its value declined to the point that when they made the decision to move they couldn't afford to sell. These c...
Owning a Rental Property is an Investment in Your Future
Every paycheck most employees sock away a few percentage of their checks into their 401k, IRA, ESPP or all of them. They put their money into the stock market with out a second thought. Anytime your employer is willing to give you a match...
The Importance of Professional Photography
VSM has been hiring a professional photographer for all of its rental and sale listings for the last 6 months. The results have been tremendous, so much so that I wanted to share our experience. Buyers and tenants shop with their eyes...