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Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an exciting real estate market featuring strong population growth, job growth, and cash flow potential. The area has an excellent economic climate to support great investing returns well into the future.

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As we pass the midpoint of 2023, it’s a good time to take a look at what’s happened in the housing market so far this year and consider what could happen in the second half of the year. 

The big headline from housing so far has been the resilience of home prices. Even as mortgage rates have hung around 7% and sales volume has dropped about 50% from June 2021 to June 2023, prices are somewhere between flat and -3% YoY, depending on who you ask. 

No matter what data you look at, so far, the calls of a market crash have been incorrect. In fact, recent trends suggest home prices could even be up by year-end. 

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Short-term rentals continue to be one of the hottest areas of real estate investing in 2023. Despite some market volatility, slow down, and saturation in some areas, smart, professional short-term rental investors continue to thrive, expand, and scale.  

What separates the successful STR investors from those facing a personal portfolio “Airbnbust”? It’s simple: Investors who succeed with short-term rentals are those who approach the business professionally—lining up all the moving pieces for success in STR real estate. 

Typically, this means approaching it like a business—utilizing a pricing engine; hiring top-notch management or implementing cutting-edge automated systems; developing relationships with the right agents, cleaners, handymen, and accountants; and often, the most important piece: mastering the financing. Getting each of these dialed is often the key to success and scale, freeing investors up to focus on the highest-value activity: finding and closing deals.

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If you’re new to real estate investing, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder how to determine which properties to buy. Optimally, you’d like to get a handle on which investments will be the most profitable before jumping in—and you can—by understanding how to calculate cap rate.

Calculating the market cap rate, or capitalization rate, is hands down the best place to begin, especially for real estate investors.

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If you’re new to real estate investing, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder how to determine which properties to buy. Optimally, you’d like to get a handle on which investments will be the most profitable before jumping in—and you can—by understanding how to calculate cap rate.

Calculating the market cap rate, or capitalization rate, is hands down the best place to begin, especially for real estate investors.

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One of the easiest ways to establish a consistent income stream is by improving lease renewal rates among your tenants. Doing so can help you avoid turnover costs that quickly add up and help you retain tenants you’ve enjoyed renting to.

There are various ways to find and keep great tenants, but we outlined the top six ways to increase lease renewal rates.

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Capital expenditure (CapEx) is a common term for many businesses and real estate investors. Understanding CapEx and how it’s calculated is important for knowing how much rent to charge each month to ensure long-term profitability. It can help you prepare for future maintenance expenses, and it’s also used by lenders when evaluating your business for a loan.

Capital expenditure refers to money used by businesses to buy, upgrade, and maintain long-term physical assets. Also called fixed assets, these are items that businesses expect will improve their future cash flow.

A capital expenditure project could include buying a rental property or adding a new roof to an existing home. Another term for long-term or fixed assets is capital assets.

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A real estate attorney is required at closing in many states. Even if your state doesn’t demand that a real estate lawyer appear, having a legal professional representing your interests is usually a good idea.

When you’re investing in real estate, finding the right lawyer is essential. Your real estate attorney assists you in navigating every aspect of the process. If legal issues arise in real estate transactions, you have someone who knows real estate laws fighting for you.

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In the first half of 2023, only 14 of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands. That’s down from 19 out of every 1,000 during the same period in 2019 and represents the lowest share in at least a decade.

Needless to say, the housing market is experiencing a slowdown, leaving some prospective investors uncertain whether now is a good time to get into real estate. However, with the right strategy, you can make money in any market.

In this article, we’ll explore factors to consider before investing in real estate, market trends to watch, and which investment strategies these call for.

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The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is a key metric mortgage lenders use to assess their risk of lending you money. Most lenders use the LTV ratio, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, interest rate, and property value when processing your mortgage application. The loan-to-value ratio affects the amount of down payment the lender requires.

Simply put—the lower your LTV ratio, the better your chance of getting finance approved at a competitive rate.

This article is a complete guide to understanding LTV ratios and how they can help you make wise property investments. You will also find out how to calculate LTV ratios. Additionally, you will get key insights into securing cheaper financing terms.

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