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 »
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 »
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 »
I’m often asked by those new and even those (at times) who’ve been trudging along in the investing arena, how wealth is truly created with real estate. I have a basic saying -one that plays apart in my constant drive: “If you aren’t out earning it, your spending it”. The idea of working smartly… 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 »
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 »
