“Yeah.., It’s been a ride… I guess I had to go to that place to get to this one. Now some of you might still be in that place -If your trying to get out, just follow me… I’ll get you there….” -Marshall B. Mathers Are you afraid of success? It is ok if you… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Originally posted by Tyler McCracken on 11/10/2009 on www.askthelandlord.com You Can’t Handle The Truth!!! When will this (real estate) elevator hit the bottom??? Part I I’ve just come through a two week period were the realities of my world hit home as I downshifted into another phase of my real estate operations. Anyone who has… Read more »
Originally posted by Tyler McCracken on 9/27/2009 on www.askthelandlord.com My uncle Dave just left our home from a weekend visit. He’s a former top executive of an international real estate brokerage firm and still does some consulting with brokerage owners around the country. Of coarse (as you can imagine), we discussed real estate. During this… Read more »
