Buying real estate for investment purposes can be very rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. Watching home-related television shows you may see investors "flip" a house by buying it, renovating it quickly and selling for a tidy profit. Yet the reality of these situations involves concerns that would take well over an hour to cover. Or perhaps you’re considering purchasing with the intent to rent, looking for an income-producing property such as a single-family home, an apartment building, an office or retail building. Having tenants helps you benefit from appreciation over time and from the rental cash flow. But managing the property yourself could mean headaches with finding and keeping tenants, plus the problems of upkeep. And real estate investments aren’t as liquid as some other financial investments. That’s why it’s important to have knowledgeable agents on your team. Rivertown Properties agents work regularly with investors and can help you find and evaluate potential investment properties, as well as multi-family homes. Start by creating a prioritized list of features you want in your home. Use it as your guide when searching Our Listings. In addition, talk to your real estate professional about where you want to live. Location is a huge part of any move. Rivertown Properties professionals are trained to help their clients narrow down their choices by sharing market trends and local information like neighborhood statistics. Now that you know what you want, it's time to see what you can afford. You can start by crunching the numbers yourself using our mortgage calculator and closing cost calculator. As long-time residents of Jacksonville, Rivertown Properties agent/brokers have an in-depth knowledge of its neighborhoods. We are constantly out previewing homes and business and can identify comparable sales in the area. We have a wealth of information about schools, shopping and more. In many cases, we also have the inside story on properties that are on the market, why prices may have been lowered or raised and what kind of financial considerations may be involved.