Buy in Growing Markets for a Better Chance at Success
Lets look at the growth characteristics in a few of my favorite regions of the country and the importance of buying in growing markets.
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.
Easier 1031 Exchanges With Partial Interest Properties
Whenever I’m buying, selling, or doing extensive construction on properties, I feel like I’m taking on an extra full-time job.
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.
Deferring Taxes with a Reverse 1031 Exchange
In a Reverse Exchange, you will buy your Upleg property first, then “pay yourself back” with the proceeds from the later sale of your Downleg.
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.
Calculating Your Cash on Cash Return
We are going to talk about a problem that affects many real estate investors: lower than potential cash flow due to under-utilized equity.
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.
A Crash Course in Negotiation
This article will review some of the main principals of negotiation and is a good start towards sharpening your own skills.
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.
