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Investing in Real Estate for Beginners

by The Pat Wattam Team

I know so many people are scared when they think of owning rental property.  The reason I know?  I felt the same what 10 years ago!  When I finally took the plunge, I wondered why it took me so long to see the light!!!  To create wealth, your money has to WORK for you!!!  Owning real estate I have something that I can touch and have some control over it's performance - either by raising rents, enhancing the condition, refinacing to get lower interest rate, or pay it off to generate more income.  

Common Fears:

1.  Don't want to get calls all hours of the night with repair problems, or, don't have any repair skills and the cost to maintain will eat away all profit.  SOLUTION:  place an Old Republic Home Warranty, or other warranty such as AHS, on the property.  If the rent is high enough, have the tenant pay the deductible unless it is a major repair - such as air or heat.

2.  Finding Tenants.  SOLUTION:  We'll help you write you ad and show you how we prospect for tenants for our personal rentals

3.  Property stays vacant too long.  SOLUTION:  Price it competively and make it the prettiest property for the price.

4.  How to price.  SOLUTION:  look in the newspaper and Craig's List to see what your competitors are charging

5.  Where to find a good buy.  SOLUTION:  Let us help you find it.  We ask you questions, find out what your goal is, then help you find the right property!!

Don't be afraid!  You can create financial freedom through the ownership of rental property.  Let us help you make a plan that works for you.  

Call today for a private consultation!  225-298-6900

How to Have Someone Else Pay for Your Child's College Education!

by The Pat Wattam Team

What a great idea!  Get somebody else to fund your child's college education! Nifty idea?  Well, all it takes is owning rental property. Think about this - if you bought a rental property when the child is born, or within a couple of years, put it on a 15 year payout, then sell it when they are ready to go off to school.  Even if the house doesn't appreciate in value, somebody else paid for it!!  And, if it does appreciate, even better for you!  

In Baton Rouge, you can find good real estate buys that will create cash flow for you on a 30 year payout.  But, if your goal is to have it paid off in 15 years, then concentrate on paying it off, not on cash flow.  Most people are afraid to own rental property.  What if the house doesn't rent?  How do I mange it?  How do I find tenants?  Well, as a Certified Investment Agent Specialists, I have all the tips and forms you need to make this easy for you.  Call me today and I'll show you how easy this is to do.  We'll help you make a plan, and then we will search out the best properties for you, based on your needs.  Talk to you soon!!!!

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Pat Wattam
RE/MAX First, Independently Owned and Operated
4750 Sherwood Common
Baton Rouge LA 70816
Office Direct: 225-298-6900
Office Main: 225-291-1234
Fax: 225-295-1234

RE/MAX First
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Main: 225-291-1234

Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission