Investing in Real Estate
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Whom to Contact (What to Invest in) - For information about homes with historic value, contact the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. at (202) 673-4000. more...

Income Taxes - The Internal Revenue Service publishes a number of real estate publications. more...

Property Taxes - Property taxes are what most homeowners in the United States pay for the privilege of owning a piece of real estate, on average 1.5 percent of the property's current market value. more...

Fixer-Uppers - You can find distressed properties or fixer-uppers in most communities, even wealthier neighborhoods. more...

Lease Options - When a renter signs a lease with an option to purchase the property for a specific price within a certain time frame, that is called a lease option. more...

Whom to Contact (How to Invest) - If you are a landlord and have questions, contact: National Multi-Housing Council, 1850 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; call (202) 659-3381. more...

Real Estate Value - Appraised value is a certified appraiser's opinion of the worth of a home at a given point in time. more...

Property Management - Landlords can turn to several good books for legal and management advice. more...

Foreclosures - Foreclosure proceedings usually begin after a borrower has skipped three mortgage payments. more...

Condos, Apartments & Single-Family Homes - Using appreciation as a measure, condominiums in some areas have been as profitable an investment as single family homes in the last five years. more...

Whom to Contact (Investing, Tax Considerations) - The Internal Revenue Service publishes a number of real estate publications. more...

Seller Financing - Seller financing offers benefits to both buyers and sellers including tax breaks for the seller as well as offering an alternative when conventional loans can't be found. more...