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How Much Should I Put Down, Given Current Interest Rates?

Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know that interest rates have gone up sharply in the last year. It’s now more expensive to take out the same mortgage … which makes positive cash flow harder to achieve with leveraged real estate investing. So the question is: How...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
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The Hidden Income Stream of Real Estate Investing

In August, we announced that we updated our financial projections on our turnkey rental assets to include equity buildup.  This helped many of our investors discover a Hidden Income Stream.   This is a wealth-building factor of real estate investing that most people ignore … or at least discount the...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
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What Happens if the Appraisal Comes In Too Low on my Investment Property?

It’s the worst nightmare of every seller — what happens if the property “doesn’t appraise?”   Of course, this is a euphemism. It’s not like the appraiser is going to visit the property and then run away to join the circus. (At least, not usually.) No, if you hire an...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
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6 Things Our Clients Do When They Achieve Financial Freedom

Most investors come to Martel Turnkey on the quest for financial freedom. We dig deeper into what this means in this article, but in a nutshell, it means they have enough passive cash flow from rent income that they no longer have to report to work in order to sustain...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
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Are Interest Rates Too High to Buy?

One of the big financial stories of 2022 was an end to the historic low interest rates we have enjoyed for more than a decade. The shock is causing people to ask Are Interest Rates too High?   Although rates are still below their sixty-year average, last year ended with...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
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Home Inspection for Turnkey Rentals — 3 Tips to Buy With Confidence

It bears repeating (because most people find it remarkable) — most of our clients buy turnkey rentals from us sight unseen. How can they do it? They get a profession complete a home inspection for Turnkey Rentals.   This gives many homeowners and real estate investors heart palpitations — especially...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Monday, January 23rd, 2023
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Why Real Estate Appreciates In Value?

We take for granted the notion that real estate appreciates in value. It’s why so many people yearn to be homeowners — not just to have a place that they “own,” but because it turns your personal residence into a vehicle for wealth creation. Not because you pay yourself rent,...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Monday, January 16th, 2023
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Are You Getting a Good Deal on Your Investment Property?

“Am I getting a good deal?” It’s a worthwhile question to ask yourself before any purchase, but never better than when considering an investment property.   As you become more familiar with a market and its neighborhoods, you will start to become familiar with its fair market values.   If...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Monday, January 9th, 2023
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Turnkey Rental vs. Multifamily Syndication — Which Is Better?

Multifamily syndication is all the rage in real estate investor circles. If you’re unfamiliar, this is when a group of investors pools their money to buy a large apartment complex. Most of the money partners are “passive” investors, with a person called the “deal sponsor” or “deal operator” putting together...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023
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7 Real Estate Goals for 2023

It’s a cliche, but for a reason — the end of the old year and the start of a new one is a natural time to reflect on where we are today, and where we want to be this time next year. To help you out we are proposing 7...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
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Real Estate Investment Reflections for the Holidays

Happy Holidays from your friends at MartelTurnkey! You’re probably getting ready to travel, visit loved ones, eat amazing food, enjoy sparkling lights and winter wonderlands, and send 2022 out with a bang in preparation for a prosperous 2023.  Real estate investment might seem a little far away from the spirit...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
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Is Your Personal Residence an Asset or a Liability?

Homeownership is part of the “American Dream.” In addition to the pride-of-place, the backyard for the kids and the dog, and the opportunity to “keep up with the Joneses,” one of the first finance lessons many of us learn is that a home is an asset. Many families regard their...

Continue Reading by Antoine Martel Monday, December 12th, 2022
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