Category: buyer

How to Flip Your First House in Kansas City

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Do you want to learn how to flip your first house? There are many things about the process you might not see on HGTV. We have put together some of our favorite tips for flipping homes in Kansas City and across Missouri! For a first-time flipper, the process can become overwhelming. What might seem so easy, you … Continued

Single Family vs Multi-Family Investments in Missouri: Which One Is Better

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Investing in real estate can be a smart and lucrative way to make your money multiply. Once you enter the world of real estate investment, you will discover there are many ways to invest your money. You can purchase single-family homes, multi-family buildings, commercial properties and even niche investments such as land and mobile homes. … Continued

3 Tips On Making An Offer On A Short Sale In Kansas City

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You’ve found a short sale property that suits you and meets your investment criteria. Now it’s time to make an offer. And today that means a good amount of bidding competition – and quite a bit of it some pretty well-heeled bidders. So you’ll need to know how to make an offer on a short … Continued

4 Tips For Better Negotiating When Buying A House In Kansas City

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If your goal is buying a house in Kansas City, you know that negotiating is an inevitable part of the process. Some people are just born negotiators: they are naturally good at it, and even enjoy it. But most of us simply aren’t put together that way. Still, almost anyone, with some knowledge and the … Continued

4 Disadvantages of Buying a Short Sale in Kansas City

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On the face of it, buying a house on a short sale basis certainly sounds like a good deal, especially for investors. It’s often an opportunity to purchase a property at a price well under its normal appraised valuation. But before jumping in, you need to be aware of the disadvantages of buying a short … Continued

Understanding the Process for Buying a House in Kansas City with Cash

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Buying a house with cash in Kansas City can have a number of substantial benefits. For example, it speeds up the transaction process, gives you more bargaining and buying power, and provides immediately available equity. But if not done right, purchasing with cash can turn into a minor nightmare. There is a definite process involved … Continued

5 Common Mistakes When Buying a House in Kansas City

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Buying a house is a whirlwind of emotions. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and overwhelmed with the scale of the purchase all at the same time. Stay focused to prevent making mistakes when buying a house in Kansas City. It will save you a lot of emotional energy and ensure you … Continued

How to Use Your IRA to Buy Real Estate in Kansas City – Part 2

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We wrote a recent article about putting local Kansas City investment property into your self directed IRA… if you haven’t checked that one out… head over here. In this article we’ll walk through some more things to look out for and how to use your IRA to buy real estate in Kansas City Missouri. So … Continued

4 Tips To Speed Up The Process Of Buying A House In Kansas City

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So you’re interested in trying to speed up the process of buying a house in Kansas City? Good for you. You certainly don’t want the house buying process to drag on for months and months. The whole process – appraisals, securing financing, closing, and all the related details – generally take a minimum of three … Continued

5 Features of a Profitable Investment Property in Kansas City

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You’ve probably heard the horror stories about people who buy a property for investment purposes, and then that property turns out to be a huge money pit rather than a money-making asset. It can certainly happen, but it doesn’t have to if you keep in mind these 5 features of a profitable investment property in … Continued