Remote landlord? How to manage a rental from across the country
More investors are maintaining rental properties from far away. Find out how to make that long-distance landlord more manageable
by Luke Babich Sep 26
5 commandments of crowdfunding for beginning real estate investors
Crowdfunding disperses risk among a huge pool of real estate investors, and offers the possibility of unusually high returns, Clever Real Estate executive and Inman contributor Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Aug 8
Bridge loans for investment properties: What you need to know
Bridge loans offer investors a quick and flexible way to finance an investment property, but they come with some disadvantages, writes Luke Babich, chief sales officer at Clever Real Estate
by Luke Babich Jun 6
9 pros and cons: Are mobile home parks a smart investment in 2023?
Opinion
Is investing in a mobile home park — a designated lot for communities of mobile or manufactured homes — truly lucrative? Clever Real Estate's Luke Babich looks at the benefits and disadvantages
by Luke Babich May 16
How to use real estate tax credits to boost your investment returns
Real estate tax credits are incentives provided by governments and municipalities to encourage investment in certain types of real estate projects. Here's how to take advantage
by Luke Babich May 2
6 things landlords need to know before breaking a lease
A signed lease is a binding legal agreement that can’t be broken — except in the few exceptions when it can. Here are some common scenarios to watch for as a landlord or a real estate investor
by Luke Babich Apr 4
5 tips for expanding the size of your investment portfolio
Opinion
What’s the best way to go about increasing your portfolio, and how do you know if you’re making the right choices?
by Luke Babich Mar 28
7 questions to ask yourself before becoming a landlord in 2023
Investing in rental properties is one of the most dependable methods of building wealth. You give yourself the best chance of success when you know exactly what you’re getting into
by Luke Babich Mar 14
6 things investors should know about rezoning properties
When there are new obstacles or needs, rezoning allows for certain properties to be used differently than they were before
by Luke Babich Jan 24
It's time to take millennial homebuyers seriously. Here's how to win them over
Millennials are a powerful force in the real estate industry, but they're not your grandparents’ generation. They won't be swayed by the same types of sales tactics
by Luke Babich Jan 12
Make sure your buyers know these 10 things before closing
It's closing time, but are your clients prepared? Make sure to help your clients navigate the most important part of the transaction for a smooth transition into homeownership
by Luke Babich Dec 19
10 essential skills agents need to work with real estate investors
Real estate investors have a different perspective, and a different set of priorities, from traditional buyers and sellers. Here's how to provide the service they need
by Luke Babich Nov 7
How much money should you invest in real estate?
Opinion
Real estate investing puts your money to work in the form of an income-producing property that can then be used to help finance your next property. The biggest barrier is also the simplest one: money
by Luke Babich Nov 1
6 steps for making your real estate brand pop in a crowded market
Being friendly and approachable in your branding — and in person — is an essential element for making a positive first impression on prospective clients
by Luke Babich Sep 30
Stop chasing social media trends: 7 marketing mistakes agents make
Has your marketing presence taken a tumble? It may be time to review your current plan and make sure that you are not making these common errors
by Luke Babich Sep 6