--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog | investment property description: investment property | S&D Realty Commercial Real Estate Blog --- - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) -   [![S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S__D_Real_Estate_January2019/images/sd-original-logo_300px.png?width=300&height=194&name=sd-original-logo_300px.png "S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency")](https://sdnyrealty.com/) - [About](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate-firm/) - [Agents](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-real-estate-agents/) - [Listings](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-listings/) - [Property Management](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-management-company/) - [Resources](https://sdnyrealty.com/real-estate-resources/) - [Neighborhood Guide](https://sdnyrealty.com/neighborhood-guide/) - [Long Island](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate/) - [Nassau County](https://sdnyrealty.com/nassau-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Bethpage](https://sdnyrealty.com/bethpage-commercial-real-estate/) - [Farmingdale](https://sdnyrealty.com/farmingdale-commercial-real-estate/) - [Franklin Square](https://sdnyrealty.com/franklin-square-commercial-real-estate/) - [Garden City](https://sdnyrealty.com/garden-city-commercial-real-estate/) - [Glen Cove](https://sdnyrealty.com/glen-cove-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hempstead](https://sdnyrealty.com/hempstead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hicksville](https://sdnyrealty.com/hicksville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Long Beach](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-beach-commercial-real-estate/) - [Mineola](https://sdnyrealty.com/mineola-commercial-real-estate/) - [Rockville Centre](https://sdnyrealty.com/rockville-centre-commercial-real-estate/) - [Suffolk County](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Babylon](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/babylon-commercial-real-estate/) - [Brookhaven](https://sdnyrealty.com/brookhaven-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hauppauge](https://sdnyrealty.com/hauppauge-commercial-real-estate/) - [Huntington](https://sdnyrealty.com/huntington-commercial-real-estate/) - [Islip](https://sdnyrealty.com/islip-commercial-real-estate/) - [Melville](https://sdnyrealty.com/melville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Riverhead](https://sdnyrealty.com/riverhead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Smithtown](https://sdnyrealty.com/smithtown-commercial-real-estate/) - [Southampton](https://sdnyrealty.com/southampton-commercial-real-estate/) - [Consulting Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/consulting-services/) - [Property Appraisal Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-appraisal/) - [Zoning Regulations](https://sdnyrealty.com/zoning-regulations/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Veterans & Military Housing](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/) - [Join our Program](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/#apply-now) - [Forms & Applications](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Blog](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog) - [Contact](https://sdnyrealty.com/contact/) # Investment property [![How to Get Started with Residential Real Estate Investing](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Residential%20Real%20Estate%20Investing.jpg?width=810&name=Residential%20Real%20Estate%20Investing.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/residential-real-estate-investing) # [How to Get Started with Residential Real Estate Investing](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/residential-real-estate-investing) Over the long term, investing in residential real estate is one of the most productive and effective ways to grow your wealth. However, to actually find success in this field, there’s a whole lot that you need to learn first. Make sure you check out these savvy ways that you can get started with residential real estate investing. - December 20, 2017 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Finance](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/finance), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/residential-real-estate-investing) [![Are Home Additions Really Worth the Time and Effort?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Home%20Additions.jpg?width=810&name=Home%20Additions.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-additions) # [Are Home Additions Really Worth the Time and Effort?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-additions) Whether or not to build an addition to your home is one of the most important decisions that you’ll face as a home owner. If you have a growing family or an urgent need for more space, home additions could be exactly what you need. However, big money renovations have their obvious downsides. Here are a few ways to determine if this is the right\[…\] - July 12, 2017 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property), [home additions](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-additions) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-additions) [![Is Real Estate Investing Right for You? A Closer Look](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/real%20estate%20investing.jpg?width=810&name=real%20estate%20investing.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/real-estate-investing) # [Is Real Estate Investing Right for You? A Closer Look](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/real-estate-investing) If you have the means to do so, owning real estate properties is a reliable source of income. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the industry, you may not know if you’re equipped with the tools to handle such a responsibility. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of factors that can help you decide whether or not real estate investing is right for you\[…\] - May 10, 2017 - [investing in commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investing-in-commercial-real-estate), [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property), [real estate investing](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/real-estate-investing) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/real-estate-investing) [![Is Green Building Really a Sound Investment Opportunity?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/green%20building.jpg?width=810&name=green%20building.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/green-building) # [Is Green Building Really a Sound Investment Opportunity?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/green-building) Throughout the past decade, there has been a global push by consumers and manufacturers to start using so-called “green” materials to sustainably design buildings and preserve our environment in the process. This includes a trend towards green building for residential and commercial properties. Read along to learn more about its uses and many\[…\] - March 16, 2017 - [design](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/design), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property), [green building](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/green-building) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/green-building) [![The Hottest Places to Buy a Vacation Home on Long Island](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Buy_a_vacation_home.jpg?width=810&name=Buy_a_vacation_home.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/the-hottest-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home-on-long-island) # [The Hottest Places to Buy a Vacation Home on Long Island](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/the-hottest-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home-on-long-island) If you’re in the market to buy a vacation home, it’s important to fully weigh your options; a great place isn’t always easy to come by. Think about which locations best fits your needs. During the summer, you may want to be somewhere under the sun, perhaps poolside, ideally close to the beach, relaxing and enjoying the perfect weather. Here on\[…\] - July 20, 2016 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Real Estate LI](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/real-estate-li), [Renting](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property), [Summer](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/summer) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/the-hottest-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home-on-long-island) [![Easy Ways to Cut Expenses when Owning Rental Property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Owning_Rental_Property.jpg?width=810&name=Owning_Rental_Property.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/easy-ways-to-cut-expenses-when-owning-rental-property) # [Easy Ways to Cut Expenses when Owning Rental Property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/easy-ways-to-cut-expenses-when-owning-rental-property) Owning rental property is usually a sound financial investment. Besides all the money you’ll save by becoming your own landlord, there are still costs and expenses that people never even think of when they take on this responsibility. But if you have the right knowledge to make informed financial decisions, it won’t be difficult to yield a\[…\] - July 15, 2016 - [Renting](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting), [Finance](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/finance), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property), [Summer](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/summer), [rental property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/rental-property) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/easy-ways-to-cut-expenses-when-owning-rental-property) [![Investment Property: Which Type is Right for Me?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Investment_property.jpg?width=810&name=Investment_property.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/investment-property) # [Investment Property: Which Type is Right for Me?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/investment-property) If you are new to investing in real estate, the possibilities may be intimidating. With options ranging from single family homes to office buildings, it’s hard to know where the best deal is located. As you begin searching for an investment property, the first step is to weigh the pros and cons of both commercial and residential properties. - February 26, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/investment-property) --- [All posts](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/all) ### Blog Search ### Recent Posts [![Click Here to Join our Newsletter](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e) ### Topics - [residential real estate (65)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate) - [commercial real estate (48)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate) - [Buying (40)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying) - [Tips (36)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) - [Renting (23)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting) - [Selling (20)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling) - [Mortgage (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage) - [commercial property (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-property) - [lease (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/lease) - [office (14)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/office) - [Finance (13)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/finance) - [buying a house (12)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) ### Follow Us Find helpful blogs of both residential and commercial real estate on Long Island. 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