King County is one of the top counties in the nation for high school public school education- SEE RANKINGS!

Everyone knows the housing market is so intricately tied to the quality of the public education in a county. US News has released the Best High Schools in the USA and I am proud to report that 16 High Schools received medal awards and were at the top of the rankings! This is great news […]
When is the best time to buy a house?

You’ve got your financing in order, and you have an idea of what you want. Now all you need is to find your dream home and you’ll be set to move. But when is the best time of year to buy a house? SPRING AND SUMMER Spring and summer are considered the best time to […]
Real Estate Investing 101: A Self-Directed IRA Explained

A growing number of real estate investors are using a self-directed IRA to finance their property purchases nowadays. That’s because a self-directed IRA can provide them with the opportunity to buy real estate and earn rental income without paying early distribution fees. The Investment Company Institute – the national association of U.S. investment companies, estimates […]
Investing 101: Know Who Your Competition Is & Don’t Fall in Love with the Property

Last time, we covered two of the most important rules in the “10 Rules to Follow When Purchasing an Investment Property.” The importance of sticking to your price as well as knowing what your exit strategies are are crucial for turning a profit on your investment property. As with the previous Rules, these next two […]
Investing 101: Stick to your price & Exit Strategies

Yesterday, we introduced you to some important investment strategies. Now you understand the importance of knowing the value of the home and its comparables, as well as clearly understanding all of your financing carrying costs. Both are crucial for turning a profit on your investment property. Just like the previous rules, these new rules should […]
Investing 101: Know the value and comparables & Understand all your carrying costs

This week we are going to explain some of our key rules for investing in real estate and having the highest return on investment possible! Let’s get down to business If a property is purchased for $50K over its actual value, you have 50,000 steps to take before reaching the break-even point. Who wants to […]