Joe Capote – Certified Investment Agent Specialist Expert in Real Estate Investments and Properties

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  Defining the Needs of a First Ti...

  Location : Buyers, Investments

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  Many first time investors may find themselves leery of “taking the leap” on their first transaction. With enough guidance and diligence, I can give this type of investor reassurance that the…

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  The FHA 203(k) Program Explained

  Location : Investments

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  The Federal Housing Administration 203k program is named after section 203k of the National Housing Act, which was amended in 1978. Section 203k essentially provides government insurance for…

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  5 Reasons Why 2012 is the Year t...

  Location : Blog, Investments

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  Clients have been asking me, “Why is now the best time to invest in the real estate market?” The answers may surprise you.

  Rising Rents. According to NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun…

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  The Pitfalls of Real Estate Inve...

  Location : Buyers, Investments

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  There are many ways to sink transactions, fall into poor investments or inadvertently decrease returns. Investors commonly fall into traps that turn possibly lucrative investments into mista…

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  The Debt Service Ratio (DSR) Exp...

  Location : Blog, Investments

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  The Debt Service Ratio, also known as debt service coverage ratio, is a simple ratio that lets investors know if their mortgage payments will be too high for the property to be a good invest…

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  The Self Directed IRA for Real E...

  Location : Blog, Investments

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  In 2010, 54% of American workers had less than $25,000 saved for retirment, and 24% reported postponing their retirement date due to lack of sufficient savings. Only 46% have determined how …

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  Cash on Cash Return Explained

  Location : Blog, Investments

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  Cash on Cash Return (CCR) is a measurement of cash flow based on an investor’s initial investment (down payment plus closing costs). Because cash flow return is a key benefit of real estate …

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  Short Sales as Real Estate Inves...

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  Should you pursue a short sale as a real estate investment?

  A lot has been made out of short sales over the past couple years. With the federal government’s implementation of the HAFA (…

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  Real Estate vs. Other Investment...

  Location : Blog, Investments

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  Where do most people invest their savings? While 401k’s and mutual funds usually come to mind, financial assets only account for 34% of stored wealth. The majority of wealth, 66%, is held in…

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  Taxes and Deductions: Benefits t...

  Location : Blog, Investments

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  A significant benefit of investing in real estate is the ability to deduct expenses when renting the property, such as maintenance, taxes and interest. These expenses include but are not lim…

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