REAL ESTATE NEWS
How To Invest In Real Estate
How To Invest In Real EstateThere are an endless variety of ways to invest in real estate, from taking out a home mortgage to building a property empire that spans the country. While the latter is probably out of reach for most of us, there’s no shortage of other options. Here are five strategies for adding real estate exposure to your investments.
Here are five strategies for adding real estate exposure to your investments.
1. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
2. Crowdfunding Real Estate Platforms
3. Invest in Your Own Home
4. Invest in Rental Properties
5. Invest in Real Estate by Flipping Properties
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Key Reasons to Invest in Real Estate
Thinking about investing in real estate? Here’s what you need to know about real estate benefits and why real estate is considered a good investment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Real estate investors make money through rental income, appreciation, and profits generated by business activities that depend on the property.
- The benefits of investing in real estate include passive income, stable cash flow, tax advantages, diversification, and leverage.
- Real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer a way to invest in real estate without having to own, operate, or finance properties.
How to Invest in Real Estate:
10 Ways to Build Wealth
There are numerous ways to start real estate investing. Find out which one best fits you.
There are many ways you can get started investing in real estate, but there’s no single best way to invest in real estate. What matters is finding the method that fits your budget and how much time you can spend managing your investment.
Why should you start investing in real estate?
According to data from Forbes, more billionaires made their wealth through real estate investments than any other category–by far.
The combination of a consistent cash stream, capital appreciation, and tax breaks have helped lay the foundation of great fortunes and stable retirements. But billionaires aren’t the only people who know how to invest in real estate. You can do it, too. READ MORE
Ralene Nelson, REALTOR®
JUST LISTED – 13 Amador Cir, Rio Vista, 4bds/2.5bths/1,989sq.ft.
Asking $725,000 – Your beautiful dream home is on the market!! This remodeled home has newer kitchen & baths, salt water pool, spa and gorgeous bbq kitchen with bar/firepit, refrigerator, ice maker & more. RV parking for 2, so your ski boat & RV will fit in the RV garage. Garage is equipped with sewer connection & electricity. Sliding doors open up to the pool area. Home is 3 bedroom, can be 4, & 2.5 baths. The master sitting area was the 4th bedroom, so can be closed off. Master bath has double sinks, walkin shower and bidet & master bedroom has large deck w/views of the N hills. A spiral staircase off deck takes you to the pool area. READ MORE
JUST LISTED – 1020 Brookside Ln, Rio Vista, 2bd/2bth/2,031sq.ft./7,823sqft lot
Asking $545,000 – Active Adult Community, Trilogy at Rio Vista, this Windsor model with 3 car garage is sought after. Larger lot makes for a very private backyard with full patio, cover & privacy screen. Two bedroom, 2 full baths with den makes for a spacious home. Light cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, granite counters and tile floors makes this home stand out. Laundry room has sink & cabinets. Carpet that is in the 2 bedrooms, & master bath has jetted tub & walk in shower. Master bedroom has access to a very patio, great place for morning coffee. Fenced yard for your pet. This community provides so many amenities, from golf, tennis, bocce, pickleball, gym, indoor & outdoor pools/spas. Clubs galore, from card groups to painting, & theater. READ MORE
FOR SALE – 2259 Revival Ln, Rio Vista, 2bd/2bth/1837sf
Located in the new active adult community, Summit at Liberty, the Lincoln model is bright & cheery, shows like a model home. Professionally landscaped with drip system & low maintenance, so just bring your furniture. Very private for the lot is fenced. The Lincoln model is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a room that can be used as formal dining, den or as seller, combo den/office. Laminate flooring throughout, blinds & custom paint. Granite kitchen counters, stainless sink & appliances with bar for dining. The pantry is large so will delight your chef. The seller has replaced ceiling fans and has installed a ceiling fan in the patio area. Comes with paid solar. The amenities are beautiful, pool, large spa, bocce ball courts, pickleball & tennis courts & even a wine bar area. READ MORE
PENDING – 624 Virginia Dr. Rio Vista, 3 bed 2 bath 1,412sqft
Great opportunity for first-time buyers, rental, or investment. The home was rebuilt in 2000, due to fire. Laminate floors throughout except for 2 bedrooms, laundry is in the garage. The kitchen has Formica counters with oak cabinets, a gas stove, a stainless sink & dishwasher. Both baths have a shower over the tub. Central heat/air, the heater is newer. Needs some TLC. READ MORE
Events in Northern California this Week-End
Join us at our 1st Annual Spring Festival. Family-friendly event with something for everyone!
About this event
1st Annual “Hop Into Spring” at Belle Vie Vineyard.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a perfect Spring day with…
- Artisan Market –11am-3pm – FREE!
- Cash Bar offering Beer, Wine & Mimosas! 11am-3pm
- Entertainment by Premier 6 Events 11am- 3pm – FREE!
- Pictures with the Easter Bunny 11:30am – 2:30pm – FREE!
- Easter Egg Hunt (reservations required) 12pm – 12:30pm $5 per child
- & More!
This entire event is family friendly and FREE to attend however tickets are required to participate in the easter egg hunt. $5 per child with advanced reservations.
EGG HUNT DETAILS
$5 per child to participate in egg hunt! (advanced reservations required)
Egg hunts will begin promptly at 12:00pm – Please arrive by 11:30am to check-in for egg hunt!
- 12pm start – Under 4 years old
- 12:15pm start- 4 years old & up
Bring your own basket or bag to collect eggs & prizes
Please select age when purchasing your Egg Hunt tickets. Advanced tickets are required to ensure a fun time & enough eggs for all the participants!
Tickets for egg hunt are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. EventBrite fees are not refundable READ MORE
BAY AREA SPRING FEST
Saturday in Concord 11am – 6pm
FREE admission and free parking nearby
TODOS SANTOS PLAZA, 2175 Willow Pass Rd., Concord
SPRING FEST celebrates the beginning of spring with plants, arts & crafts, music, and food in Downtown Concord at tree-lined Todos Santos Plaza.
FREE admission and free parking nearby.
60 vendors, home-based businesses, and commercial exhibitors. Plants, arts & crafts, jewelry, apparel, urban gardening, CBD products, and much more will be available at SPRING FEST.
Free children’s activities include balloon animals and hats and a chance to meet and greet Pete the Cat.
Accepting donations of food to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano will earn donors a raffle ticket for each can donated.
https://www.kidfestconcord.com/springfest-home-show
Sacramento Event: Bridal Expo
April 3, 2022, 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Meet amazing local wedding pros, enter to win fantastic prizes and giveaways, and have a whole lotta fun!
Here are the details:
EVENT: Bridal Expo at Crowne Plaza
WHEN: Sunday, April 3, 2022 TIME: 12-5 p.m.
WHERE: Crowne Plaza Hotel Sacramento at 5321 Date Ave. in Sacramento
COST: $8 and they can be purchased on the website.
Be sure to stop by the Real Weddings booth to get a complimentary copy of the newest issue along with our groovy reusable tote bag, and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Dream Day Spa! READ MORE
Ramblin’ Rose, Sierra Repertory Theatre
13891 Mono Way, Sonora, CA
Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday – through April 10th
Ramblin’ Rose celebrates the greatest female icons and songwriters of American country music — from the backwoods of Virginia to the rhinestone stages of the Opry, you’ll hear the classics of Dolly Parton, the Carter Family, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and more! Get ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet, and sing along to the greatest country songs of all time! READ MORE