Buying Properties with Leverage or ALL – CASH: Which Way is Right for You?
My deals are available turn-key: That is; all the inspections, repairs, negotiations, price reductions and loan closings have already happened.
Real Estate
California Rent Control. Has the Other Foot Dropped?
California passed AB 1482, which enacts rent control across the entire state. Let’s talk about what this bill – as written – would mean for landlords.
Identifying Value Through the Highest & Best Use Concept
I am revisiting my days in commercial real estate appraisal during the late 1990’s and discussing an important real estate concept: that of “Highest and Best Use.”
Should I Buy Net Leased Properties or Apartments?
Over the years, when recommending properties, I have focused my attention on two asset classes: Net Leased Properties and Apartment Properties.
Where Property Appreciation Comes From
This week, I am going to talk about where real estate appreciation comes from.
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.
