The Importance of Business Plans When Buying Investment Real Estate
Your investment real estate deserves to be treated as a business. Therefore, you should create a business plan for any potential rental property purchase. That’s what I do.”
Real Estate
Investment Property Valuation – a Discussion of CAP Rates
There are many measures used to estimate and compare the values of investment real estate: Cost per square foot, cost per unit, gross rent multiplier and a CAP Rate are some of the most common. This month, I’ll talk about how to use the CAP Rate estimation of value.
Apartments vs. NNN Leased Investments
Should you buy Apartments, NNN Leased Investments, or both? It depends on what your investment goals are: This month’s article will explore this question for you.
Diversify Your Real Estate Portfolio with Partial Interest Properties
Partial Interest Properties can be a great way to diversify your real estate portfolio. Buying out of state becomes easier, as does buying different asset classes such as NNN Leased and Industrial.
For Growth Potential, Buy in Growing Metropolitan Areas
For 20 years, I’ve advocated buying apartment properties in growing metropolitan areas. If we are in the Apartment renting business, I think we have a better chance of success if our pool of potential renters is growing every year.
Never Apply for Another Loan Again with Partial Interest Properties
Partial interest properties can help you avoid many of these issues; this month we will discuss how.
When Reviewing Properties, Sometimes that Lease “Positive” is Really a Negative
…perhaps the strangest examples involve properties marketed with a negative characteristic described as a positive one.
Would You Buy Your Property Today for What You Could Sell it For?
I’m asking my clients “Would you buy your property for what it’s worth today?” If their answer is “no, way!” my reply is; “If you think the value is too high, then why not sell?”
Using Leverage to Potentially Increase Your Income and Tax Benefits
Many investors are holding real estate they have owned for decades. The good news is that their mortgages are paid off, and they own the properties free and clear.
Buying Real Estate: Measuring the Risks vs. the Rewards
I am always working with my clients to find the right properties for them; the investments that will best fit their personal risk/reward objectives.
The Case for Buying Out of State Properties
A discussion of how giving your real estate portfolio geographic diversity through buying out of state properties can be attractive.
Net Leased Properties
Net leased properties get their names from how expenses are treated; rent is paid to the landlord “net” (tenant pays) certain expenses.
