Where to Buy Investment Properties in Texas in 2025
Texas real estate market trends and hot places in Texas to buy investment property in 2025.
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Texas real estate market trends and hot places in Texas to buy investment property in 2025.
Investing locally vs. out-of-state – what’s right for you?
Remote real estate investing is an increasingly popular strategy for investors seeking opportunities in markets outside their local area. Learn more.
Is investing in small towns a good move for real estate investors?
In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of using hard money loans for fix-and-flip projects and why they’re particularly valuable in today’s market.
See how a Texas investor made big profits on a recent Fix-and-Flip funded by Longleaf Lending.
Let’s take a look at the types of distressed properties that offer the best potential for returns when working with hard money loans.
What is MLS and how can it help real estate investors succeed in their projects? Plus learn about the different Texas MLS systems.
Are you ready for fall? Here's a checklist to prepare your real estate investments for colder weather.
This guide explores the key factors and steps real estate investors must consider in identifying and executing fix and flip projects.
In this article, let's talk about Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADUs) and why they are becoming increasingly popular in the real estate market.
Let's dispel some common myths and misconceptions about hard money loans. Plus a list of practical steps for vetting potential lenders.
Fix and flip can be a challenging endeavor but there's a solution to every problem. Check our guide here.
Differences in real estate investing in the urban versus suburban areas of Texas and what homebuyers and renters need in both.
A list of strategies that real estate investors could adapt to maintain sustainable and resilient properties in the face of climate change.
In this article, we’ve listed some essential strategies to ensure your property stands out and sells quickly.
This guide provides an overview of the multifamily property investment process and how hard money can be used for bridge financing multifamily investments.
Let's explore some of the most important formulas used in real estate investment, including metrics such as NOI, cap rate, IRR, DSCR, and more.
Let's take a look at some strategic exits that a real estate investor could keep in mind while in the process of acquiring a hard money loan.
What are bridge loans and what are the key things to know about it? Here's a quick article about real estate bridge loans.
Let’s break down the 3 key fix and flip metrics, understand how they work together, calculate them, and see why they’re essential for fix and flip success.
Here are 3 trends that shape real estate technology this 2024.
Learn all about DSCR loans, what is it, and how real estate investors can benefit from it.
Need design ideas for your next fix and flip? Here are 10 interior design trends for house flippers.
In this guide, discover why San Antonio, Texas remains a top choice for real estate investment; see market trends, and hot neighborhoods for 2024.
A quick look at the 2024 Fort Worth, Texas real estate market. See the latest market trends for 2024, the hot neighborhoods, and how to buy property.
Insights, market trends, and latest data on Dallas real estate market. Plus hot neighborhoods in the area. Discover in this guide.
The latest housing trends every savvy investor must know.
Get insights on Arlington Texas real estate market--trends, hot neighborhoods, and more in this guide on Arlington real estate investment.
Learn about Beaumont Texas real estate market trends, hot neighborhoods, and more in this guide on Beaumont real estate investment.
Get insights on Irving Texas real estate market--trends, hot neighborhoods, and more in this guide on Irving real estate investment.
Learn about El PasoTexas real estate market trends, hot neighborhoods, and more in this guide on El Paso real estate investment.
Get insights on El Plano Texas real estate market--trends, hot neighborhoods, and more in this guide on El Plano real estate investment.
Get insights on Waco Texas real estate market trends, hot neighborhoods, and more in this guide on Waco real estate investment.
Discover Austin Texas real estate market trends this 2024; the hot neighborhoods, and how to invest in this guide on Austin real estate investment.
Let's talk about real estate comps, how they are used, factors to consider, and how to find them in this article.
Get fresh insights on Houston Texas real estate market--trends, hot neighborhoods, and more in this guide on Houston real estate investment.
Useful tips for renting out your investment property whether for long-term or short-term rental. Check it out here.
What is a better investment option: single-family home or a multi-family property? Consider the pros and cons here.
What is a ground-up loan, how is it funded, and how different is it from other types of hard money loan? Read here.
Let’s take a look at a recently completed fix and flip project financed by a short-term residential loan from Longleaf Lending.
Take a look at this case study of a 3-bedroom property purchased and rehabbed using a Fix & Flip loan from Longleaf Lending.
Real estate due diligence involves researching, investigating, and verifying the details of the property and its potential as an investment. Learn more.
Here are some steps to follow in finding rental properties for either short term or long term rental. Plus some criteria to find a good investment.
Two options for real estate investors looking for financing is through hard money and private money lenders: how are the two different?
Here's a look at a case study of a fix and flip project in Texas City using a short-term loan from Longleaf Lending.
What are the requirements and criteria a real estate investor must follow to qualify for a hard money loan? See our guide from Longleaf Lending.
In this article, we will quickly go through some of the words that frequently appear in conversations and transactions related to real estate investment.
Check out this case study of a 23-day rehab project in Katy, Texas using short-term loan from Longleaf Lending.
See this case study of a 1,600-sq.ft. property in Katy, Texas purchased and rehabbed using Longleaf Lending funding.