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Real Estate Investing in Dallas: Why and Where to Invest

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Real Estate Investing in Dallas: Why and Where to Invest

Thinking of dipping your toes in Dallas's real estate market? If so, then that'll probably be among the best decisions you'll make this year. 

As the fourth largest metro in the country and an economic hub for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan, Dallas has been experiencing unprecedented growth in recent years, a trend projected to continue even in the coming years. 

It is among the country's fastest-growing cities, and a significant business hub for small, medium, and large enterprises. But just before you dive in, here's what you should know about investing in real estate in Dallas. 

6 Reasons Dallas is a Good Place to Invest in Real Estate

As a real estate investor, you want to invest in a market that will lead to both improved cash flow and high returns on your investment. The good news is that Dallas fits this bill. Here's why.

1. Steady Population Growth

Nothing fuels a real estate market's development like population growth. As one of the largest in-land metropolitan areas in the country, Dallas attracts a diverse population with each wake. As of writing, the city is home to over 1.3 million people, and closer to 6.3 million people if you consider the entire DFW metroplex.  The city of Dallas reportedly attracts approximately 150,000 new residents annually.

It is among the country's most densely populated and also fastest-growing cities. This makes Dallas o ... Read More…


Getting Started in Real Estate Investing

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Diversity of Real Estate Investing

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7 Feb 2021
Real Estate Investment | Longhorn Investments

If you own your home, your home equity may be your biggest asset. However, few people consider home equity an investment asset because it does not produce income. Rather, its value comes as collateral on a home equity loan, home equity line of credit, or mortgage and it can only be monetized by selling the home. To generate income from real estate, you need to be involved in real estate investing.

The housing bubble of 2008 disabused investors of the notion that real estate will always appreciate in value. On the contrary, real estate is subject to the same market forces as any other asset. However, real estate has a few attributes that make it uniquely suited to any investment portfolio – land is in limited supply, location determines value, real estate lasts forever, and the property has multiple uses besides investment. Because of the uniqueness of real estate as an asset, real estate investing can be attractive as a side gig or as a full-time job. Here are some considerations for getting started in real estate investing.

Diversity of Real Estate Investing
Reality television programs popularized the idea of house flipping. While house-flipping is a form of real estate investing, it is not the only way to invest in real estate. Rather, real estate investments come in many different forms. Choosing the right one for you depends on your assets, the time and effort you can devote to ... Read More…