Real Estate Investing Glossary

Buy and hold

Buy and hold is a strategy of purchasing a property and keeping it for the long term, earning rent while it is owned.

Buy and hold is a strategy of purchasing a property and keeping it for the long term, earning rent while it is owned.

Why it matters to a Las Vegas investor

Our articles generally take a long-term view of Las Vegas rentals, favoring steady tenants over quick resale. Buy and hold ties the outcome to the property’s income and to time.

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Questions about Buy and hold

How long is long-term?

There is no fixed definition. It generally means years rather than months.

How does buy and hold differ from flipping?

Flipping aims for a quick resale, while buy and hold keeps the property for income.