Investment Properties Archives - J.P. Cook

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the fourth year in a row, Real Estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment! This year’s results showed that 34% of

Real Estate Mogul: Here’s Why You Should Buy

May 8, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Investment Properties

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Real Estate mogul, Sean Conlon, host of The Deed: Chicago on CNBC, was recently asked the question, should you buy? Or should you rent a house? Conlon responded: “I am a true believer that you save every penny and you buy your first house… and that is still the fastest path to wealth in this

Tax Return Depressing? Owning a Home Could Help

April 20, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Investment Properties, tax tips, taxes

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Many Americans got some depressing news this week; either their tax return was not as large as they had hoped or, in some cases, they were told they owed additional money to either the Federal or State government or both. One way to save on taxes is to own your own home. According to the Tax

Buy Where the Baseballs Fly in March

March 15, 2017

Investment Properties

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Wouldn’t it be better to pull your muscle attempting to catch a foul ball instead of shoveling a foot of snow? Knowing there are 13 spring training baseball games being played across the state of Florida and in the Phoenix area makes today’s wintry mess up and down the East Coast even more cruel. It

Spring Forward: The Difference An Hour Makes

March 10, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Investment Properties, Move-Up Buyers

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Some Highlights: Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 12th at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Savings Time. Unless of course, you are a resident of Arizona or Hawaii! Every hour in the United States: 649 homes are sold, 177 homes regain equity (meaning they are no longer underwater on

Buying Real Estate vs. Buying Stocks: Here’s Why a Home Should Be Your Priority

January 12, 2017

Investment Properties

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Once you’re done with debt and you’ve started to save, it’s commonly the case that you’ll start hearing about the risks and rewards of investing in stocks or real estate. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many people to know what type of investment is going to work better for them down the road. If

Do You Own an Income Property? Here Are Four Tips for Finding Great Tenants

November 23, 2016

Investment Properties

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Trusting another individual with your property can be nerve-wracking because it’s difficult to gauge how well they’ll care for their home from a viewing and rental application alone. However, there are several steps you can take to help ensure that you select responsible tenants that will take good care for your property while they live

Investing in a Vacation Property? Learn What You’ll Need to Have to Get A Mortgage Approved

October 3, 2016

Investment Properties

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With approximately one million people having purchased vacation homes in the last year, this type of residence is gaining popularity for those who are interested in a home in a beach setting or a vacation hot spot. However, while a second home can seem like a great purchase and solid investment opportunity, there are different

Growing Your Wealth: 3 Reasons Why Real Estate Is the Ultimate Long-Term Investment

September 16, 2016

Investment Properties

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While many people may be hesitant to consider real estate as a viable long-term investment, owning property has a steady historical track record and isn’t as volatile as other investment markets can be. Any investor who hasn’t seriously considered it as an option should take a closer look at the benefits of owning real estate

Forbes Magazine: Should You Invest In Arizona Real Estate?

July 12, 2016

Housing Market, Investment Properties, Real Estate Tips

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Quick Hits: If you’re planning to buy a home in Phoenix, Flagstaff or Prescott, do it now, because prices are going up for the next few years. Investments in single-family rental properties have good potential mainly in Phoenix. Apartment developments have the best potential in Phoenix, where splitting homes into rental units is also attractive,