Where Property Appreciation Comes From
This week, I am going to talk about where real estate appreciation comes from.
Real Estate
The Growth of Rent Control in California
In our last election here in California, Proposition 10 proposed the repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act – a 1995 law that places limits on municipal rent control ordinances.
With Today’s High Prices, Could it be Time to Sell and 1031 Exchange Into Better Value out of State?
If you, understandably, don’t want to pay taxes on your gain and lose a large chunk of your principal; a 1031 Exchange is an option.
Partial Interest Holdings as 1031 Exchange Replacement Properties
I have helped investors complete fully tax-deferred 1031 Exchanges by buying partial-interest replacement properties. Are they right for you?
Use a Hot Real Estate Market to “Clean Up” Your Portfolio
If you could sell the “dogs of your portfolio” quickly today, why risk waiting until the market turns when they could sit on the market for a long time?
Properties That I Like to Avoid
Often; a class of real estate will have a characteristic that differentiates it from other types of properties and adds a significant degree of risk.
Investment Properties: Is It Time to Sell?
Have you outgrown some of your investment properties? Could it be time to move on for you, as well?
Tenant Quality: When You Hire Your Tenants, Hire Well
This month, we’ll discuss the hiring process for your tenants, and illustrate some ways you can minimize your risk by doing some homework.
A Real Estate Investor’s Thoughts on the Stock Market
Let’s take a look at the stock market and evaluate it from a real estate investor’s point of view.
What’s My Stuff Worth? A Discussion of CAP Rates
One way to estimate a value for your property is by using a Capitalization Rate, or CAP Rate.
House Flipping: Why It’s Not for Me, and Why it May Not Be for You, Either
Not long ago, I was spending some time in a waiting room. With some free time on my hands, I watched one of those “house flipper” shows was on the TV.
Apartments – An Attractive Asset Class
I’ve done a lot of business in two asset classes; net leased properties and apartments. I’ll talk about why I like apartment properties as an asset class.
