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Wilmington Property Investment: Knowing What You Can Write Off on Your Taxes

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Tax Write Off on your Property Investment? How? It takes careful planning to provide for your income in retirement, and property investments offer fantastic tax benefits to investors. These laws exist to encourage investments in the real estate market through incentives. Missed opportunities to keep more of your income can add up over time, and … Continued

5 Things That Attract Renters In Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

As a real estate investor, it is important to know how to attract renters in Wilmington. An empty house will cost you time and money. Learn more about how to attract the best tenants in our latest post.  Once you find the perfect tenant, you’ll see smooth sailing as a Wilmington real estate investor. Finding … Continued
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3 Things You Need To Know Before Investing in Vacation Rental Properties in NC

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Are you thinking about investing in vacation rental properties? Do you want to invest in real estate that earns you more money for shorter term rentals? That might sound like an impossible goal but it is entirely possible when you own a vacation rental property. These Wilmington NC real estate are a short-term rental that … Continued
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Beware Of These 4 Vacation Rental Cons Before Investing

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

If you’re thinking about investing in a vacation rental, beware of these four cons. Investing in real estate is a great idea, and one of the many ways that you can invest is by acquiring vacation rental properties, which can be high-paying, in-demand properties with great short-term tenants. However, the picture is not all perfect, … Continued
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3 Tax Breaks You Benefit From When Buying A Vacation Rental

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

If you’re thinking about investing in a vacation rental property, did you know that you might have some tax breaks available to you? Investment vacation rental property should provide a benefit to the investor. For most people, they think of the benefit as the cash flow they might get from the income generated, others might … Continued

Top 6 Things You Need To Know About Rehabbing An Investment Property in Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

If you’re investing in rehab properties in the Wilmington area then make sure you read this blog post because it will give you the top 6 things you need to know about rehabbing an investment property in Wilmington… Rehabbing investment properties can be fun and can make you a lot of money. But don’t go … Continued
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4 Pros To Investing In Vacation Homes in NC

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Have you ever thought about investing in vacation homes? There are many different kinds of investing – from rehabs to rentals and even to vacation homes. If you are thinking about what kind of real estate investing you want to get involved with, one option to consider is to rent out the Wilmington NC properties … Continued

7 Basic Steps To Take When Investing in a Rehab in Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Thinking about rehabbing a house in Wilmington? Rehabbing can be a lot of fun and a great way to make money but it can also be a huge hassle and expense if you don’t know what you’re doing. In this blog post, we’re sharing the 7 basic steps to take when investing in a rehab … Continued

4 Deadly Reasons Not To Over Do It On Rehabs

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Are you interested in rehabbing properties for profit? If so then this blog post will help you know what to do, what not to do, and will give you 4 deadly reasons not to over do it on rehabs (because it will cost you a lot of money and headaches if you do)… There are … Continued

3 Questions To Ask Before Buying Your First Investment in NC or [market_zip]

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Thinking about buying an investment property? Smart move! But if you haven’t bought a lot of properties before, you may not be sure about what’s a good property or how to invest in the right away. To help you, we’ve created a list of 3 questions to ask before buying your first investment in NC … Continued

Buying an Investment Property in Wilmington Can Be Scary. Know These 6 Facts First.

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Do you want to invest in real estate but are a little worried about doing it right? You’re not alone! The truth is, buying an investment property in Wilmington can be scary. Know these 6 facts first and you’ll be on your way to investing more effectively. #1. Know Your Numbers Usually, our fear is … Continued

5 Reasons to Buy an Investment Property This Spring in NC

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Thinking about buying an investment property? Make sure you read this blog post to discover 5 reasons to buy an investment property this spring in NC… Are you thinking about buying an investment property in the near future? You can buy any time of year but you may want to think about buying this spring. … Continued

5 Signs it is Time to Sell Your House in Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Selling your home is a big decision, and there’s no guidebook to let you sellers know they’re making the right choice by selling now. However, life has a way of evolving, and sometimes we too must make changes to accommodate life, including selling our home to live in a space more suited to our current … Continued

4 Tips to Help You Sell Your House Without an Agent in Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Selling your home independently, or FSBO, without the assistance of professional real estate agents, can be overwhelming at best. If you’re like many other home sellers, your immediate thought upon deciding to sell was to call a real estate agent, quickly followed by cringing at the thought of paying their high real estate commissions.  Stepping … Continued

How to Find Turnkey Rentals In Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Want to invest in turnkey properties? Of course, you do because they make a great addition to any portfolio. In this blog post we’re sharing how to find turnkey rentals in Wilmington… Turnkey rental properties are a great addition to any investor’s portfolio – they’re hands off, they’re simple to own, and they provide cash … Continued