Is It a Good Time to Sell?
Is today’s market a good time to sell? This month, we’ll seek to answer that question.
Calculating an Internal Rate of Return, or IRR.
The Internal Rate of Return, or IRR, is a financial measure that seeks to measure financial returns over a time period while taking the time value of money into account. I find that rate is often quoted in sale materials, but never explained. This article will walk you through how this number is measured, and how you can use it to estimate your returns.
Student Housing Properties
This month, we’ll review student housing as a real estate asset class. When done right, it may be a way to collect higher rents and see more appreciation potential. It also can be a great way to work around rent controls.
California Doesn’t Want Landlords or Investors. Maybe it is Time to Listen to Them.
Each year, California is making it harder to be in the landlord business. It’s almost as if the state is telling us that we aren’t wanted here. Maybe it’s time that we started listening.
The Office Market: High Vacancies and Changes – A Place to Invest?
Office vacancies, when compared to other asset classes such as apartments or industrial, are high nationwide. Could this be an opportunity or a hazard for investors?
Growing Real Estate Markets to Watch
I’ve been talking about growing real estate markets in Texas, Florida and the Atlanta suburbs for many years. Are there any “newly emerging” growing markets that deserve consideration? This month, we’ll take a look at some.
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.”
Without a 1031 Exchange, Those Taxes Can be Costing You More Than You Think
When selling real estate you only pay capital gains tax, which is 15 or 20 percent. And that’s it, right? No – it’s much more complicated (and expensive) than that. This month, we’ll talk about how a 1031 Exchange can help you defer all those taxes (potentially forever.) In the conclusion, I’ll explain how “Potentially forever” works.”
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.
