Industry Trend: Foreign Investors Buying U.S. Real Estate

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  Real Property Management Coast in Huntington Beach: Foreign Investors Buying U.S. Real Estate   According to a survey by the National Association of Realtors, overseas purchases of U.S. real estate jumped 35 percent in 2013, the majority of which was bought by Chinese investors. These investors see buying real estate in the U.S. as…

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Investing In Rental Property – Location is Key

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Has being a rental property owner sparked an interest in investing in additional properties? When investing in rental property, you are also investing in the neighborhood. Choosing the right location is as critical as the home itself, and can result in attracting quality tenants willing to pay higher rent and in enhancing the long-term value…

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Real Property Management: A Forbes Best Franchise

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Real Property Management’s leadership in the property management market is further enhanced by the recognition we receive from the franchise industry, and our accolades just keep on building. Real Property Management was just named to Forbes’s Best Franchises in America list, coming in at #10 in the “up to $150,000” investment category. Real Property Management has experienced…

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U.S. Economy Grew and the rental market is up

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The economy looks to be growing, and we are seeing that Properties are flying off the rental market. Check out this latest article by the Huffington Post for more info.   U.S. Economy Grew and the rental market is up   WASHINGTON (AP) — After a bleak start to the year, the U.S. economy grew…

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RPM Coast Joins the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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Probably the best ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video to date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmax3yEZX58&feature=youtu.be The Employees of RPM Coast would like to nominate their bosses: Bryant Hull and Kyle Thompson. You have until Monday to accept the ice bucket challenge AND donate $100 each to ALS research.

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Renting vs. Buying: What’s Better in Orange County?

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In a recent article posted by the LA times, Orange County is the 3rd-priciest housing market in the U.S. Qualifying for a mortgage on a median-priced home in Orange County with a 20% down payment would require a household income to be $131.168, the report estimates; with 5% down, it would require $155,762. Adding to the…

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Orange County’s Decision on the Irvine Co. Land Gift

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Orange County officials said Tuesday they will enter into negotiations with the Irvine Co. to see if it makes sense to accept 2,500 acres of undeveloped land in Anaheim Hills and East Orange — once planned to hold 5,500 homes — and add it to county land as permanent open space. Documents of the proposal…

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Spotlight on the Top 15 Profitable Business Sectors

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The 15 most profitable business sectors   These sectors have the biggest profit margins, according to a new report. Health care and real estate dominate a list of the country’s 15 most profitable privately-held businesses, according to a report released Wednesday by Sageworks, a financial information company. That heavy representation – nearly half the list –…

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The Potential Six-State Split of California

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KABC) –Is California simply too big to govern itself effectively? View the full story here on ABC news. Tech entrepreneur Tim Draper wants to split the state into six separate states. He said he has collected enough signatures to put his idea on the November 2016 ballot. Draper presented what he said were…

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The Importance of Quarterly Property Inspections

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Real Property Management offers an array of services to our clients but our most popular one is quickly becoming our detailed quarterly inspections. Our inspections benefit both the homeowner and the tenant. During these inspections we look for deferred maintenance items (leaks, mold etc.) as well as the overall condition of the home. We want…

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