Setting the rental rate of your investment property is as much of an art as it is a science. As controversial as this topic maybe, it’s often misunderstood from the onset. Here’s just one BIG angle to consider. I ask that you keep an open mind and understand that the variables are great -keep an… Read more »
One will often here my reference to the term: “Slow the Turn”. What I’m vaguely referring to is one’s ability to slow the outflow of cash on expenses from a pure business/investment (heck -even personal lifestyle viewpoint too) perspective. As a Landlord, it is imperative that a real estate investor create an environment for their… Read more »
There is a common story for real estate investors whom bought and/or did a cash-out refinance with real estate over the past 2-6 years. You know the line -right? “I barely have any equity or I’m underwater”. At a minimum there is concern , perhaps even thoughts of walking away, and the inevitable fear of… Read more »
Many out there are looking for the magic cure to creating financial independence and often jumping from one direction to another. Whether your investing in real estate, a MLM, or some other business idea –Stop jumping from get-quick rich idea to another! Folks -it is true that we all need to find our own niche;… Read more »
I’ve made another investment for the future this past month. Bought a duplex in a solid area that’s in good shape, has long term tenants, and partial owner financing. If your searching for long term rentals, the time is certainly now. With the depressed real estate market, one can get great pricing and/or financing. There are… Read more »
The reality is that no one is perfect: sooner or later a real estate investor is going to venture into a new direction, cut corners, and/or hit a cyclical pullback that will cause one’s investment in certain properties to be questioned. The likely hood of a lemon coming along is just an eventuality. What you do. … Read more »
There are times in our lives when the smart move in the world of investing is to ‘double down’. With real estate valuations at 1999 to 2003 levels, a real estate investor has to seriously consider averaging in and making additional investments. Sure it is a time of uncertainty. You maybe underwater with some or… Read more »
Evictions are a part of the landlord program that often scare new real estate investors. I tend to get these last minute calls (sometimes while one is in route to their magistrate’s hearing) asking for advice when its to late. As a landlord and property manager in Charlotte, North Carolina, I have handled hundred’s of… Read more »
What’s with all this thinking that real estate is dead!!! Sure the easy days are not around for the moment -for most. We all must remember that real estate valuations cycle. For the near term it will be a challenge to fund wholesale, rehab, and landlord real estate investments until financing opens up. Does this… Read more »
