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Ready to get your read on? Dive into the article archive to help you build wealth through real estate investing. We feature top subject matter experts exploring every facet of the industry.

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Ready to get your read on? Dive into the article archive to help you build wealth through real estate investing. We feature top subject matter experts exploring every facet of the industry.

How to Prep Your Rental Property for Inclement Weather

How to Prep Your Rental Property for Inclement Weather

For rental property owners and managers, unpredictable weather can present a real challenge. From heavy rain and snowstorms to extreme heat and high winds, inclement weather can wreak havoc in the most unexpected ways. While you may not always be able to predict what the weather will do, you can ...
Turning a Small Down Payment into Big Returns

Turning a Small Down Payment into Big Returns

| Kiavi | Article | Funding, Sponsored
Leverage Is A Tool For Growing Your Portfolio. Despite rising interest rates, seasoned real estate investors often thrive by focusing on leverage rather than just low interest rates. Leverage, or using borrowed funds to boost investment returns, is essential for quickly scaling profits in rental or fix-and-flip properties without using ...
Combatting Fraud in the Lending Industry

Combatting Fraud in the Lending Industry

| Alex Kaddah | Article | Funding
Liquid Logics Is Working To Prevent Lending Fraud With Technology That Reduces Verification Times And Enhances Security. One trend that has been at the top of everyoneís mind recently is fraud and, more specifically, fraud protection. How can lenders protect themselves against bad borrowers? How can an individual prove bank ...
What to Know About Mineral Rights Ownership

What to Know About Mineral Rights Ownership

Mineral Rights Ownership Can Offer Greater Returns Than Just Equity Appreciation. Owning the rights to deletable natural resources such as oil, coal, and natural gas, allows you to earn royalties passively. With proper due diligence and careful consideration of market conditions, mineral rights can be an attractive asset to own ...
Customer Service as a Key Differentiator

Customer Service as a Key Differentiator

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR AS YOU CONSIDER A LENDER. Many lenders have focused their strategy on providing discount experiences with bargain rates at the cost of a personalized and outstanding experience for their clients. The savvy investor, however, keeps in mind the relationship they hope to build ...
Dominion Financial Services Launches Bridge Loan Program

Dominion Financial Services Launches Bridge Loan Program

It Offers 100% Acquisition And 100% Rehab Financing For Fix-and-flip Projects. Dominion Financial Services (DFS), a national private lender for residential real estate investors, has launched a new bridge loan program designed to revolutionize investment financing. The program offers up to 100% acquisition and rehab financing, with interest rates starting ...
Understanding Commercial Property Loans

Understanding Commercial Property Loans

Business Owners Must Understand How Commercial Property Loans Work. Securing a commercial real estate loan is a critical step for any business that requires office space, a retail storefront, or a manufacturing and shipping space. A commercial loan is needed whether you intend to purchase, refinance, or redevelop commercial real ...
Adding Value Is Always on Trend

Adding Value Is Always on Trend

| Jeff Roth | Article | Operations
Change Is Constant, And The Best Way To Combat Change Is To Continuously Add Value. Change is a constant in the marketplace, and it can create uncertainty for us and the people we serve. How will the new rules for realtors affect buyers and sellers? How do the outcomes of ...
Modernize an Outdated Property to Boost Your ROI

Modernize an Outdated Property to Boost Your ROI

In such a competitive rental market, it can be difficult for older homes to compete against modern updated homes, particularly if an older home requires certain updates. The professionals at Real Property Management work with property owners to ensure a maximum return on investment, including making upgrades in older homes ...
9 Strategies to Maximize Investments in a High- Interest-Rate Economy

9 Strategies to Maximize Investments in a High- Interest-Rate Economy

These Strategies Will Help You Navigate High-interest-rate Challenges Effectively. Real estate investors face new challenges, but also opportunities, in today's high-interest-rate economy. Gaining insight and deploying the right strategies puts profiting in this market within reach for the smart investor. The nine strategies outlined below will help you navigate the ...
Using a Business Operating System to Navigate Industry Trends

Using a Business Operating System to Navigate Industry Trends

The Empire Operating System Equips Real Estate Investors To Capitalize On Industry Trends And Optimize Operations For Success Real estate investment is an ever-evolving landscape that demands staying ahead of industry trends to be successful. Leveraging a systematic approach like the Empire Operating System can help you navigate these changes ...
2024’s Top Amenity: Air Conditioning

2024’s Top Amenity: Air Conditioning

| Krista Reuther | Article | Operations
Ac Enhances Living Environments And Boosts Real Estate Values By Providing Essential Comfort And Energy Efficiency. Today's rental market is as competitive as ever, and strategic amenities offer savvy landlords an undeniable edge in the race for great tenants. Gyms, pools, and in-unit washers might sound like a natural win, ...
Why Storytelling Is the Most Crucial Part of Modern Marketing

Why Storytelling Is the Most Crucial Part of Modern Marketing

| Skyler Wilson | Article | Operations
In The Constant Tug-of-war Between Bold New Marketing Ideas And Time tested Strategies, It’s Important To Get The Balance Right. In today's fiercely competitive market, having a great property is just the beginning. You need to market it in a way that not only captures attention but resonates with your ...
Looking for Funding to Flip Your Next Property Renovation Project?

Looking for Funding to Flip Your Next Property Renovation Project?

Here Are Four Key Questions To Ask. Investors continue to be active purchasers of residential homes, although the level of activity varies by market. According to a May 2024 article by Lily Katz posted on Redefines website (https://www.redfin.com/news/ investor-home-purchases-q1-2024), investor home purchases are on the rise, with investors accounting for ...
Trends Shaping the Future of the Real Estate Industry

Trends Shaping the Future of the Real Estate Industry

Interest Rates, New Technologies, And Shifts In Work And Living Trends Are Leaving Their Mark. Real estate investing has seen significant changes over the years due to various economic and societal factors. Letís explore three key influences shaping the current real estate market: interest rates, technology, and the rise of ...
Featured Speakers at Think Realty Orlando Presentations

Featured Speakers at Think Realty Orlando Presentations

On September 13th, Think Realty's Orlando Summit was set ablaze with insights as five standout speakers—Hannah Kesler, Derreck Long, Jason Engelman, Anne Marie Rogers, and Adonis Locket—took to the stage. Each expert shared transformative strategies and insider tips designed to elevate any real estate investor’s game. Their presentations were packed ...
Should You Do Multiple Tenant Leases?

Should You Do Multiple Tenant Leases?

For many property owners in the single-family rental home market, the ideal tenant is a one-lease long-term tenant. But in some locations it might make more sense to offer multiple tenant leases for a single-family property. Especially if your rental home is in a college town or in areas where ...
Better Times Ahead? A Look at the Midyear 2024 Housing Market

Better Times Ahead? A Look at the Midyear 2024 Housing Market

Real Estate Investors Remain Optimistic About Market Recovery And Potential Opportunities. Most real estate investors are optimists, anticipating better times ahead. That was borne out recently in the Summer 2024 RCN Capital Investor Sentiment Survey, where 60% of the respondents felt that today's investing market was as good or better ...
Construction Trends During Election Years

Construction Trends During Election Years

Historical Election Year Patterns Can Inform Developer's And Investor's Strategies. Predicting the economic behavior of any industry is typically a tall task. However, forecasting the construction industry's economic fluctuations during an election year is a much less daunting undertaking. With plenty of data to analyze, certain patterns are obvious in ...
Dare to be … Unconventional

Dare to be … Unconventional

Create Opportunities With Innovative Financing Solutions From A Lender That Shares Your Vision. In today's real estate market, you need to be able to pivot on a dime to seize opportunities as they emerge...or else they disappear. Whether you're a real estate investor seeking the next big opportunity, a lender ...
Where Are the Investors?

Where Are the Investors?

Shifts are occurring in the 2024 real estate market as investors flock to emerging hot spots and retreat from traditional strongholds. Real estate has always been local—and trends in the 2024 housing market are proving that out with substantial market variance in retail market inventory, home price appreciation, and even ...
Identifying the Perfect Investment Property

Identifying the Perfect Investment Property

| Kiavi | Article | Operations, Sponsored
Navigating the real estate market requires a blend of analysis and strategy that considers economic indicators, property valuation methods, and property types. Real estate investment transcends mere transactions; it’s a nuanced dance between perception and reality. Imagine navigating a grand performance where market dynamics dictate your every move, from initial ...
Bare Minimum Marketing Essentials

Bare Minimum Marketing Essentials

| Skyler Wilson | Article | Operations
These essential steps ensure your message is clear, compelling, and well-crafted—and reaches its audience. In a world where the pursuit of success often leaves the small entrepreneur gasping in the dust, effective marketing must be distilled to its essence. For the budget-conscious entrepreneur, every moment and every penny count. The ...
Metal Matters

Metal Matters

Metal finishes impact the overall design of any home—and ultimately bring the design together. Every house has it—metal! From metal on door handles, cabinet hardware, light fixtures, plumbing finishes, and more, metal seems to be everywhere. Choosing the right metal finish involves answering many questions: Do all metal finishes work ...
Developing a Rehab Budget for a Residential Property

Developing a Rehab Budget for a Residential Property

Follow these steps to create an accurate line-item budget. One of the most crucial tasks for ensuring you maximize profit from your real estate investment efforts is developing a comprehensive and precise rehab budget. Your budget will guide you during your project, acting as a critical road map between you ...