You probably aren't considering investing in real estate so you can work harder! You want to find an low maintenance investment vehicle that is scalable. The most successful real estate investors surround themselves with professionals that help them acquire and operate their properties. Since the best investment opportunities are typically not where you live, it is that much more important that you have a team in place in the area that you are invested. With CIG, you will have a tremendous head start on coordinating your efforts. Here are some things that you should consider when investing:

1. Lender A good lender can make the difference between qualifying for a 5% down loan and a 20% down loan. As you acquire more and more properties you will find that traditional banks and lenders don't know how to fit you into their formula. You need a lender that understands real estate investments and how to qualify individuals that have 5, 10, 50 and 100+ properties. CIG has access to the prime national lenders that understand the needs of investors. 

2. Real Estate Agent A better solution is using a realtor that is familiar with investors. Our realtors understand remote investors and can investigate the properties that you find, as well as locate potential opportunities for you without you having to travel. When you decide to buy a property, our realtors can do the walk-through and work with the property management company to make any needed improvements. CIG clients have access to realtors in the markets that you are interested in. Having a top realtor on your team can make all the difference.

3. Property Manager When most people experience the power of real estate investments they want to acquire more and more properties. But it is important that more properties doesn't mean more work for you. A good property management team will represent you remotely and handle every detail of operating your property. A property management team will market your property to tenants, screen tenants, collect rents, coordinate repairs and even handle eviction or legal proceedings. Instead of fixing toilets and scrambling to fill vacancies you will have a team close to your property handling everything. You will spend your time reviewing the monthly statements from your management company and building your portfolio. CIG can give you access to property managers that know the market. 

4. Accountant The US Government applies very generous tax laws to real estate ownership and profit. An accountant is be the difference between a hobby and a serious investment. CIG can direct you to CPA's that understand real estate taxes and will save you thousands of dollars.