Real Estate Investors Need Stability in the Housing MarketsReal Estate Investors Need Stability in the Housing Markets

 

 

Real Estate Investors Need Stability in the Housing Markets

I’ve got something to confess…..  You’ve not seen me around as of late because I’ve been busy.  Doing what your ask?  Investing in the future -that’s what!  Despite the oppressive rhetoric &  rules our misguided politicians dish out,  the over-bearing paperwork &  regulations needed . . . →Read More:Real Estate Investors Need Stability in the Housing Markets

Rental Properties &The Return On Investment -Not To Mention TimeRental Properties &The Return On Investment -Not To Mention Time

Rental Properties &The Return On Investment -Not To Mention Time

There can be a fine line between what improvements to a rental property can bring an actual increase in return on investment and that which maybe a waste of time and money.   Often one will here me state that I provide a nice . . . →Read More:Rental Properties &The Return On Investment -Not To Mention Time

Self Directed IRAs and the Money for a Real Estate InvestmentSelf Directed IRAs and the Money for a Real Estate Investment

Whether we say it ourselves or hear it amongst the crowds of real estate investors,the common thread is the same. Most often we hear that there is no money available to make solid real estate investments for either ‘rehab to sell retail’(short-term) or ‘rentals’(long-term). Yes -the real estate market is more precarious . . . →Read More:Self Directed IRAs and the Money for a Real Estate Investment

Don't Get Blind-Sided:Keep Your Eye on the Real Estate HorizonDon’t Get Blind-Sided:Keep Your Eye on the Real Estate Horizon

How’s that song go?  “A little bit of this -A little bit of that”. The latest real estate headlines have been piping in about rent increases that are occurring as the national vacancy rate is shrinking.  Apparently,newly created renters (whether new household formations and/or those leaving the home-ownership role) are getting caught in a . . . →Read More:Don’t Get Blind-Sided:Keep Your Eye on the Real Estate Horizon

Blood in the Streets:The Market is Ripe for Real Estate InvestorsBlood in the Streets:The Market is Ripe for Real Estate Investors

The severity of our financial (and real estate) crisis that hit in 2008 has created a predictable  panic and resulting multi-year recovery (and slog-through) that is starting to show signs of picking up steam.  As I’ve always advocated,it is important to stay nimble and ramp up your operations towards what works and when the . . . →Read More:Blood in the Streets:The Market is Ripe for Real Estate Investors

Legal Advice:A Real Estate Investors Team of AdvisorsLegal Advice:A Real Estate Investors Team of Advisors

One of my mantra’s is “going slow”when testing your niche with real estate investing. It is easy to acquire rentals,build up an inventory of wholesale ,and/or rehab to retail properties.  Often one doesn’t find flaws until the ball starts rolling. It can become a death sentence to your real estate business and/or . . . →Read More:Legal Advice:A Real Estate Investors Team of Advisors

Vacancy Rates:What is the REAL Vacancy Rate For Your City/State?Vacancy Rates:What is the REAL Vacancy Rate For Your City/State?

Keeping your rental units fully occupied is always a top priority in the world of landlording. Over the past year,I noticed the typical up and down swings we see due to the seasonality of our business;however,I also noticed a rather large downdraft through the last three months of the 2010 that was . . . →Read More:Vacancy Rates:What is the REAL Vacancy Rate For Your City/State?

An Active Real Estate Invester - Ignor The Static and Take ActionAn Active Real Estate Invester –Ignore The Static and Take Action

Here we are practically half way through the 2010 year -it appears as if we are in a state of flux. We have a good half of expansionists stating ‘Doom &Gloom’ and the other half stating we’re ok,gaining traction,and will move forward in a positive manner.   Let me guess -after these last . . . →Read More:An Active Real Estate Invester –Ignore The Static and Take Action

The Time is Now:Real Estate Investors Re-Group &Take Action

Our summer is slowly coming to an end and it’s becoming readily apparent that we are facing a very strong dichotomy in the currents of real estate investing.    There is a lot of fear,pessimism,  and frustration.   While on the flip side,I’m seeing another group that is out there in full force with . . . →Read More:The Time is Now:Real Estate Investors Re-Group &Take Action

Landlording:The Art of Screening An ApplicantLandlording:The Art of Screening An Applicant

One key facet to being a successful landlord is effectively screening your future residents. Failure to choosing a stable,on-time,  rent paying citizens of our society will only cost you time,money,and un-needed aggravation.   I don’t care whether one is filling a $300/mo or a $3,000/mo rental nor if the applicant is a $7/hr . . . →Read More:Landlording:The Art of Screening An Applicant

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