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First Time Real Estate Investors—How do I know if I’m making a good investment?—Investing in American Canyon

First, what are your financial reasons for wanting to invest in real estate? College education for your kids? Money to travel the world? Extra retirement funds? All of the above? Good!! For every American Canyon investment property you purchase, you should have a financial goal tied to it. This way, you will be able to analyze properties knowing what your financial needs are. It’s like those Fidelity commercial with the green line, you’ve got to know where you want to go, to get there. This will serve as your anchor when the market seemed to being just the opposite of what you hope. This anchor will keep you on a steady path through the ups and downs.

Next, you’ve got to realize some of the financial difference between an “owner-occupant”—someone who will live in the American Canyon home they buy and an “investor”—someone who will not live in the American Canyon home they buy. When it come to financing, banks know that most novice investors don’t do their due diligence in evaluating a property and that means a higher risk to the bank to lend the money. Therefore, the banks charge a slightly higher interest rate to investors and require more of a down payment. Typically, banks will charge 1% to 1.5% more on the interest rate and require 25% to 30% down on an investment property. So just know you can’t buy an investment property with 3.5% down and 3.75% interest.

We want your real estate investing in American Canyon to be a success, not a failure. Keep following our blog for more information. If you are interested in finding an investment property in American Canyon, give me a call.

If you want to build wealth, real estate has consistently proven to be one of the unparalleled best means to do so. This can be attributed to the benefits that result from favorable tax implications, financial strength through leverage and rental income that will cover the expenses need to pay for the property. As a real estate agent, I am dedicated to helping first time real estate investors through the process of deciding if a property meets their financial goals, if the property makes financial sense as an investment and how to grow wealth through real estate investing.

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Have you been looking for a deal on a home in Napa Valley? Banked-owned (REO) foreclosure properties sometimes offer an affordable opportunity for either a home or investment. Some are in great condition, some need work, but all are worth taking a quick look.

Here are City of Napa REO foreclosure homes for sale as of February 10, 2012. Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a showing. (john@jsrealproperty.com) To view a property’s MLS listing, click on Wine Country MLS search and enter the property address.

Visit Wine Country MLS Searchto search the local MLS for properties of all types in Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Marin and Mendocino Counties.

Visit RealtyTrac^® Distressed Property Search for distressed properties, such as pre-foreclosures, bank-owned REO’s, auctions, and more throughout California.

Contact Usfor help buying and selling Northern California real estate.

Note: Properties marked with “*” are listed for sale by John A. Souerbry & Associates. All other properties shown are listed by other broker members of the BAREIS MLS system.

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John A. Souerbry & Associates (DRE 01370983) john@jsrealproperty.com

Thinking of building a new home or vacation getaway in the Napa Valley? It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries. There are residential lots now on the market in the City of Napa that may be perfect for building your new dream home.

Here are Napa residential lots and land for sale as of February 10, 2012. Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a site visit. (john@jsrealproperty.com ) To view the MLS listing for a property, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address.

Check back next week for updates. Acreage is approximate and use of land is subject to local government regulations and approvals.

Visit Wine Country MLS Searchto search the local MLS for properties of all types in Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Marin and Mendocino Counties.

Visit RealtyTrac^® Distressed Property Search for distressed properties, such as pre-foreclosures, bank-owned REO’s, auctions, and more throughout California.

Contact Usfor help buying and selling Northern California real estate.

Note: Properties marked with “*” are listed for sale by John A. Souerbry & Associates. All other properties shown are listed by other broker members of the BAREIS MLS system.

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Tags: Residential lots and land in Napa Valley, Napa Valley residential lots, Napa Valley land, Northern California real estate, Napa lots and land, Wine Country real estate, Napa Valley real estate agents

John A. Souerbry & Associates (DRE 01370983) john@jsrealproperty.com

Small multi-family properties are often the easiest and most cost-efficient way to get started as a residential real estate investor. These properties typically have 2 to 4 units, providing the opportunity for the owner to live on-site or to rent every unit. Many successful residential investors got their start buying small unit properties and trading up to consolidate equity and improve cash flow.

Here are small multi-family investment properties for sale in Napa Valley as of February 9, 2012. Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a site visit. (john@jsrealproperty.com) To view a property’s MLS listing, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address and property type.

DOM: Days On Market = Current Days/Total Days (Includes Previous Listing Days)

PSS: Potential Short Sale, property offered below current mortgage balance, lender approval required for sale

Check back next week for updates.

Please click on Contact Usfor help buying and selling northern California real estate.

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Tags: Residential multi-family properties for sale in Napa Valley, Napa Valley real estate for sale, Napa Valley homes for sale, Wine Country homes for sale, Wine Country real estate, Napa investment properties, Napa Valley real estate agents

John A. Souerbry & Associates (DRE 01370983) john@jsrealproperty.com

Here are multi-family investment properties for sale in Napa County, CA as of February 9, 2012. Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a site visit. (john@jsrealproperty.com)

To view a property’s MLS listing, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address and property type.

Check back next week for updates.

Questions? Contact Us for help buying and selling northern California real estate.

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Tags: multi-family properties for sale in Napa Valley, Napa Valley real estate, Napa Valley homes, Wine Country homes and land, Napa investment properties, Wine Country real estate, Napa Valley apartments for sale, Northern California real estate

John A. Souerbry & Associates (DRE 01370983)