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We’ve all seen the TV shows giving us a glimpse into making money by flipping houses. They make it seem easy, right? These investors generally buy a cheap house, put some money, hard work and TLC i... [Read More]
Tags: Building Wealth
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Is Staging Your Home Worth the Effort and Investment?
When you’ve gone to as many open houses as we have, you can tell pretty much right away when a seller has taken extra measures to make her home stand out above the rest. From the pristine sofas to ... [Read More]Tags: Q&A From the Patch
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How to Grow an Emergency Fund for Pricey Home Repairs
Signing up for homeownership comes with its share of unexpected costs, and once you own property, being good about saving money becomes even more important. Aside from a primary savings account, ho... [Read More]Tags: Building Wealth
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Investing in Real Estate Professionals Who "Giveback Homes"
“Knowing I’ve helped five families sleep better in life makes me more excited about selling real estate. It lights a fire under me.” - Nick Schneider
Real Estate Agents Join the Doing Well W... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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Return the Rotisserie and Wrap Real Estate Crowdfunding Instead
“What will really change the way people use gift registries is when they look beyond the idea of purchasing an item, and decide they want to be a part of someone’s overall life experience instead,”... [Read More]Tags: Growing Communities
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Patch of Land Launches a New Series of Reports to Help Investors Target Markets on the Rise
Savvy investors are always on the lookout for the ability to turn a solid profit, but when it comes to real estate investing the question becomes - how do you find the right location? Indeed, mitig... [Read More] -
Discover Why Real Estate Investors Are Adding Chicago to Their Portfolio
At Patch of Land, we have always focused on the importance of neighborhood revitalization and believe that real estate investors can make a profit while still doing good. In this article, we’re goi... [Read More]Tags: Building Wealth
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Real Estate Investing: What Does the Purchase of Chicago’s Willis Tower Mean?
As one of the tallest buildings in the world and the second tallest building in the Americas, Chicago’s Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is no stranger to the limelight. The 110-sto... [Read More] -
Real Estate Investing: LTV vs ARV
As part of Patch of Land’s investor education initiative, we’ve created this article describing the difference between two common ways of evaluating the risk of a loan as it relates to a residentia... [Read More]Tags: Q&A From the Patch
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To Flip or Not to Flip? Part 1: Fix and Flip Real Estate Investing
We’ve all seen the TV shows giving us a glimpse into making money by flipping houses. They make it seem easy, right? These investors generally buy a cheap house, put some money, hard work and TLC i... [Read More]Tags: Building Wealth