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Real Estate Myths Busted: Unmasking Common Misconceptions about Hampton Roads Investing

Real Estate Myths Busted: Unmasking Common Misconceptions about Hampton Roads Investing

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, February 20, 2025
What is scaring you off from investing in Hampton Roads real estate? Is it a misconception that we can unmask? A myth that we can bust? All investments come with some level of risk, and there’s no avoiding that. Investing in real estate, as you know, is also risky...
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Investing in Historic Homes in Portsmouth

Investing in Historic Homes in Portsmouth

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, February 6, 2025
One of the things we love most about Portsmouth, Virginia, is the collection of historic homes that can be found in the area. It’s a modern and growing city, but it’s also full of history and culture. Olde Towne Portsmouth is perhaps one of the most charming historic ...
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Station Savvy: Tailoring Rentals to Service Members Based on Different Hampton Roads Bases

Station Savvy: Tailoring Rentals to Service Members Based on Different Hampton Roads Bases

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, January 23, 2025
In the Hampton Roads area, we don’t just have one military base. We have several. That opens our market up to a larger tenant demographic; service members and their families. At Doud Realty Services, we’re eager to help military tenants find homes. We’re also ha...
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How to Protect Yourself from Real Estate Scams in Hampton Roads

How to Protect Yourself from Real Estate Scams in Hampton Roads

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, December 12, 2024
Most of us can spot a scam before we fall for it, right? Right. But, the scammers are getting smarter. And we can only be so vigilant. If you’re renting out property in Hampton Roads, you’ve probably noticed that real estate scams and rental fraud have becom...
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From Single-Family to Success: Transitioning Your Investment Portfolio to Multi-Family in Hampton Roads

From Single-Family to Success: Transitioning Your Investment Portfolio to Multi-Family in Hampton Ro...

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, November 28, 2024
Let’s talk about your investment portfolio. Single-family homes are always profitable as rental properties. They attract long-term tenants. They appreciate in value. Rents are typically high. There are dozens of good reasons to rent out single-family homes. That&r...
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Military Matters: Must-Know Information for Landlords Renting to Service Members in Hampton Roads

Military Matters: Must-Know Information for Landlords Renting to Service Members in Hampton Roads

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, November 14, 2024
There’s not just one military installation in the Hampton Roads area. There are several. This explains the large number of military tenants who are passing through our rental market on a regular basis. This area is home to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Joint Expeditionary...
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Hidden Gems: Uncovering Undervalued Rental Markets in Hampton Roads

Hidden Gems: Uncovering Undervalued Rental Markets in Hampton Roads

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, October 31, 2024
Investing successfully in real estate is all about finding that hidden gem that no one else has been able to see. It might be a property that was passed over because of aesthetics. Maybe it’s a neighborhood with untapped potential or an area that offers a rewarding return o...
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Stress-Free Landlord: 5 Ways to Automate Your Hampton Roads Rental Property

Stress-Free Landlord: 5 Ways to Automate Your Hampton Roads Rental Property

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, October 17, 2024
We know plenty of landlords who feel stressed and overwhelmed by the number of tasks that are involved in leasing, managing, and maintaining their rental homes. It doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, it shouldn’t be. You can always hire a property manager ...
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Giving Back: How Real Estate Can Contribute to Social Impact in Hampton Roads

Giving Back: How Real Estate Can Contribute to Social Impact in Hampton Roads

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, October 3, 2024
You may be in the business of real estate investing in order to make money. However, real estate is about more than new construction, renovations, and closing deals. It’s about providing homes to people. There’s some responsibility that comes with that,...
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Is Flipping Houses Still Profitable in Hampton Roads? A Data-Driven Analysis

Is Flipping Houses Still Profitable in Hampton Roads? A Data-Driven Analysis

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, September 19, 2024
In many real estate markets across the country, it’s become nearly impossible to make any money flipping homes. This once-popular form of real estate investment is more challenging when home prices are so high and inventory is so squeezed. We would not recommend you try it ...
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