Marco Santarelli, Author at Think Realty

Steady Returns

Marco Santarelli | 1 Mar 2021

Rental properties more often than not guarantee you a steady return on your investment. This, alongside forming a fairly strong protective hedge around your financial future. The two most important… more

Kansas City: Some Metrics on the Mid-size, Midwest Market

Marco Santarelli | 1 Aug 2020

Kansas City is a mid-size metropolis that spans two states: Kansas and Missouri. Let’s take a look at the Missouri side of this former fur-trading post that lies on the… more

Norada Real Estate Investments

Marco Santarelli | 6 Sep 2019

Marco Santarelli started investing in real estate at the age of 18. He purchased, renovated, leased and managed a simple townhouse by himself. Over the years he continued building his… more

Investor Voices

A Much-Needed Change in Mortgage Lending Practices

Marco Santarelli | 27 Dec 2018

The opinions stated in this article are solely those of the author. The Issue: In nearly all cases, investors cannot finance more than 10 properties (including their primary residence) simultaneously… more

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7 Ways to Determine Your Property’s Value

Marco Santarelli | 28 Feb 2018

Real estate values estimation has several uses ranging from sale listings of real estate and analysis of investments to property taxes and insurances. However, it’s particularly necessary when it comes… more

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13 Steps to Real Estate Investment Success

Marco Santarelli | 13 Feb 2018

In real estate, once the market begins to bounce back, investing in real property likewise turns into an all the more engaging thought – either as a profession or an… more

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Tax Bill Signals Big Gains for RE Market

Marco Santarelli | 27 Dec 2017

In the wake of Republican-led tax bill being pushed through the house and senate in rapid-fire fashion, commercial real estate is poised for big gains. Though there are some disparities… more

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How to Choose the Best Market for Your Real Estate Investment

Marco Santarelli | 14 Aug 2017

Successful real estate investing relies on several factors, but as the old adage goes, “location, location, location” is top of the list. But “location” is a broad term, and evaluating… more

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Where to Start with a Fixer-Upper

Marco Santarelli | 4 Aug 2017

When you buy a fixer-upper, you know that there will be hours of work ahead. But it can be hard to know where to start. Not everyone is born a… more

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Leverage: The Greatest Real Estate Advantage

Marco Santarelli | 11 Jul 2017

Ignoring the fact that stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investments are either over-valued or providing negative real returns, real estate has almost always been the best use of capital… more

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