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 »
Sometimes one just has to step back and put the realities of it all into perspective. Yes -there are serious headwinds against us in the world of real estate. Yes -the finance (lending) industry is on its heels (too) & effectively correlates to our ability to buy and create liquidity in our real estate operations. … Read more »
What type of investor are you? Have you given that some thought? Do you go after growth tracking trends that require the insight of whether its occurring or not or are you into value focusing on discounts to value and income with the ability to understand what exactly value is? Do you actually research your… 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 »
A few years back I had called on a fellow landlord who was known for selling off properties and providing owner financing too. Now I knew he had problem tenants in a property but also knew the area was appreciating rather rapidly and it was in my main target neighborhood. I wasn’t sure how long… Read more »
State of the Real Estate Economy as of October 2009 I’ve had various thoughts for what I’d write this week… Reflecting back I am seeing a consistent theme with those that play in the land of real estate. Uncertainty, Fear, and somewhat worn out against a back drop of Dow 10,000, Real Estate (supposed) Guru’s… Read more »
The foundation of my real estate investing is rooted in buy and hold investment property for the long term: otherwise, known as Landlording. While I have wholesaled & rehabbed property for short term merchandising of real estate not to mention provided hard money loans to real estate investors in Charlotte, North Carolina, it is my… Read more »
