INVESTORS

Investing in Seattle Real Estate can take many forms. At first it may seem like a daunting proposition, however, if one considers a few facts about investing in Seattle real estate, it quickly becomes an exciting and rewarding venture. For example:

• Purchasing your first home is an investment in itself in the Seattle Real Estate market. Your home will appreciate at a steady rate over time and you will profit whether you sell your first home after a couple of years, or choose to rent your home to tenants while buying your second home.

• If you are thinking about investing in Seattle Real Estate and you are a first-time investor, consider the fact that it does not mean that you need tremendous resources from the outset. On the contrary, there are many loan programs available for first time investors that minimize your initial down payment. Many first-time Seattle Real Estate investors begin with a five percent down payment on a $250,000 property, for instance. In addition, if you live out of state, or simply do not wish to engage as a landlord, consider our property management services to help streamline the process. We take care of all screening, lease contracts, maintenance issues, collections and accounting for you.

• Seattle Real Estate investors benefit from Solaris Real Estate Group’s experience in several ways:
  
  
  • Due diligence on single family and multifamily units to quickly determine potential ROI, pricing strategy, negotiating terms and conditions.
    
    
  • Expert due diligence for Seattle Real Estate Developers looking for tear-down properties or vacant land throughout the Puget Sound region. We understand zoning regulations, municipal codes, feasibility requirements and interfacing with city or county planning departments.
    
    
  • ROI calculations for builders and developers: Our Builder Services department will calculate an accurate return on your investment based on its development potential, planning & permitting costs, building costs and subsequent sales price.
    
    
  • With our expertise, as investor and developer you will be able to reduce your feasibility and due diligence period and thus gain the edge over your competition.

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Many real estate investors enjoy "flipping houses," or buying and selling houses quickly for profit. Not all flips are fixers. However, rehabbers make millions turning ugly houses into dollhouses. On the other hand, some inexperienced investors lose money buying houses that just don't turn a profit.

If you're looking to get started investing in real estate by fixing and flipping houses, you'll want to know which type of property to buy.

With our background in building design and remodeling, Solaris Real Estate Group has a discerning eye that allows investors to find diamond-in-the-rough-properties, as well as help them make informed decisions as to whether or not to make certain changes to the property in order to get the most out of the investment. 

Through due diligence and experience, our team finds homes that deter most buyers and turn them into homes that buyers want. Solaris Real Estate Group helps investors make wise and profitable property purchase decisions.