Articles, Guides, and Advice from The Dorazio Real Estate Team
How to Start Your 2025 Real Estate Investing Journey on the Right Foot
The real estate investment landscape is evolving rapidly, offering exciting opportunities for investors at every level. This guide outlines essential steps to narrow your focus, build a winning team, and prepare for your first (or next) property purchase. Learn how to avoid analysis paralysis, leverage key resources, and take actionable steps toward achieving your real estate goals in 2025.
How to Price Your Home to Spark Interest, Generate Offers, and Sell Quickly
Determining the right asking price for your home is more than picking a number—it’s a careful blend of market research, pricing tactics, and buyer psychology. From creating buzz with competitive pricing to using strategic price bands, finding the sweet spot can attract serious buyers and even spark bidding wars. Here’s how to price your home to sell quickly and profitably.
Staying Connected: A Military Family's Guide to Virtual Holiday Gatherings
Discover how military families can stay connected during the holidays through virtual gatherings. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies for overcoming distance, creating meaningful connections, and celebrating together—no matter where your loved ones are stationed. Learn expert tips from Dorazio Real Estate, a veteran-owned team dedicated to supporting military families.
Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests: Tips for Military Families
Make your home holiday-ready with these practical tips for hosting guests! Designed especially for military families, this guide covers everything from creating cozy guest spaces to adding personal, festive touches. Discover how Dorazio Real Estate and MIL-Estate can help you craft the perfect environment for reconnecting with loved ones.
Is Real Estate the Right Investment for You?
Real estate can be a lucrative path to wealth but isn't without challenges. High costs, market fluctuations, and ongoing responsibilities mean it’s not the best choice for everyone. Explore whether real estate investing aligns with your goals and resources.
Preparing Your Home for Sale During the Holiday Season
Selling your home during the holiday season can be a unique opportunity with the right strategy. Discover expert tips from MIL-Estate on creating a welcoming atmosphere, decluttering, and showcasing your home's best features to attract buyers during this festive time.
Tips for Creating a Family Emergency Kit for Your Home
Military families on the move should always be prepared for unexpected emergencies. Building a customized family emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, and important documents ensures your family stays safe, organized, and ready for anything.
How to Successfully Navigate Real Estate Transactions While Balancing Military Duties
Navigating real estate transactions while managing military duties and frequent relocations can be challenging. This guide offers essential tips, including leveraging technology and clear communication with experienced agents, to ensure a smooth and successful transition for military members buying or selling homes.
From Dream to Reality: How I Helped a Veteran Client buy a 4-Flat with Zero Dollars in Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Discover how I helped an Air Force veteran buy a $965k 4-flat in Chicago with zero out-of-pocket expenses using a VA loan. This journey involved overcoming unexpected challenges and highlighted the importance of having a knowledgeable team experienced in VA loans and multifamily investments. Learn how strategic planning and thorough due diligence can unlock incredible wealth-building opportunities for veterans.
Military Home Selling Strategies for Quick Turnarounds
Selling a home quickly due to PCS requirements or other factors is achievable with the right strategies. The MIL-Estate Network, including Dorazio Real Estate, offers comprehensive services from competitive pricing to aggressive marketing, ensuring a smooth selling process for military families nationwide.
Demystifying Ejector Pump vs. Injector Pump: A Comprehensive Guide for Homebuyers
Confused by plumbing jargon during your home inspection? Understanding ejector vs. injector pumps is crucial, especially in basements. This guide dives into their key differences to empower informed decisions about your home's plumbing system.
PCS Season Preparation
Prepare for a seamless PCS move with expert advice from MIL-Estate and Dorazio Real Estate. Get ahead by starting early and consulting with the real estate pros at Dorazio Real Estate who are familiar with military life. Whether selling or renting, optimize your property, understand legal obligations, and stay flexible. We're veterans and military spouses ready to assist nationwide—your smooth transition is our mission!
The Role of Home Equity in Retirement Planning for Military Personnel
Retirement planning is a crucial consideration for military personnel, and understanding the role of home equity can be integral to creating a comprehensive retirement strategy. Home equity, the value of your home minus any outstanding mortgage debt, can play a significant role in your financial future, providing a potential source of income, asset growth, and legacy planning.
Multifamily Investing in the Chicago Market
The Chicago multifamily real estate market can be complex, and at times filled with potholes and landmines. It is extremely vital - if you are going to invest in multifamily properties in Chicago - that you do these four things…
The Power of Direct Control: Why I Chose to Build a Scalable Property Management Company from Scratch
Discover the pitfalls of outsourcing property management and why we chose in-house solutions at BCG Real Estate Group. Learn how to overcome challenges and find success in this insightful article.
What is Radon Testing All About and Why Does It Matter? Exploring the Vital Importance of Radon Testing for Health and Safety in Your Home.
Discover the crucial role of radon testing in safeguarding your home and family's health. Learn why proactive testing and mitigation are essential steps in preventing radon-related health risks.
What is the Best Day to Close on a Multifamily Property?
Discover the optimal timing strategy for closing on a multifamily property—learn why targeting the 5th to 10th of the month maximizes rent retention, tenant communication, and ensures a smooth transition.
Closing Days - What is the Best Day of the Week to Close on a Home?
Discover why avoiding Mondays and Fridays for home closings is crucial advice from real estate expert Andrew Dorazio. Opt for midweek closings to ensure smoother transactions and minimize potential delays caused by end-of-week rushes or weekend preparation.
Andrew’s interview with Jonathan Lee of Military Money Matters
Andrew Dorazio, a veteran entrepreneur, shares insights on his journey from real estate investment to founding Beat Coast Guard, LLC, a property management firm in Chicago. Leveraging creativity and partnerships, he maximizes property potential, emphasizing the importance of focus and networking for aspiring veterans. With a military-honed work ethic, Dorazio exemplifies leadership in real estate.
Getting Started in Multifamily: Joint venture vs. Syndication with Andrew Dorazio
View real estate investor Andrew Dorazio’s appearance on The Multifamily Journey Podcast with Blake Dailey. Andrew discusses how to scale on a small budget, due diligence, partnership requirements, legal concerns, why forming an LLC is an advantage, and being resourceful to achieve success in real estate investing.