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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.
Designing the Perfect Fix-and-Flip Loan
There are many choices to consider for financing your rehab project. Plenty of lenders today are active in the short-term private lending space, and they each have credit boxes that vary based on their risk tolerances and expected rate of return for their capital sources. There’s institutional capital from Wall ...
The rate of monthly rental price increases for both single family rental properties and multifamily rental units trailed the consumer price index (CPI) and wage growth in the first quarter of 2023, according to data compiled by Beekin and analyzed by CJ Patrick Company. While the CPI rose 5.8% from ...
Kitchen Cabinet Design Tips & Tricks for 2023
The kitchen is the heart of any home. Potential homeowners have a lot of opinions about a property’s kitchen. By adding a couple of affordable cabinet upgrades to a kitchen renovation, you can give your project some extra appeal. But before you get started with your cabinets, it’s important to ...
Whether you want to sell a family home or liquidate an investment property, maximizing your property’s resale potential is crucial to achieving high financial returns. Smaller properties can be challenging to maximize, but there are ways to make a small space as striking as a mansion, ranging from updating the ...
Polk County, Florida, natives have memories of driving two-lane roads through deep green trees neatly lined in rows rolling up and down shallow hills. They remember the sweet, thick scent of white blossoms sprinkled across trees laden with bright orange fruit. It’s only a childhood memory now. Polk County is ...
Think Realty Webinar – Ensuring a Smooth Landing During Market and Borrower Turbulence
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On May 16th at 11AM (CST), Jennifer McGuinness from Invigorate Finance will be hosting a lunch in learn titled "Ensuring a Smooth Landing During Market and Borrower Turbulence." There is no doubt that we are experiencing shifts in the market almost ...
Hottest Real Estate Investing Markets for 2023
Data from the fourth quarter of 2022, with the housing markets in the throes of a slowdown, helps shed light on which markets investors think will withstand the continued slowdown expected in 2023 and which markets provide the biggest potential discount cushion to hedge against such a slowdown. The most ...
Spring Cleaning: Real Estate Investing Trends for 2023
The past two years have been anything but “normal” for real estate investors, and many have learned to adapt or fear missing out. Several factors converged to create the “perfect storm” for a competitive real estate market leading into 2022. Low interest rates made homeownership more attractive to more buyers, ...
Protecting Yourself When Purchasing a Property: Tips and Tricks
Buying a property is one of the most significant investments you will ever make in your lifetime. Whether it's a residential or commercial property, it is crucial to protect yourself from any potential risks and liabilities that may arise during the purchase process. In this article, we will discuss various ...
RCN Capital Celebrates Grand Opening of Los Angeles Office
RCN Capital, a leading nationwide private lender specializing in financing for real estate investors, held an official grand opening for a new office in Los Angeles, California to further support the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and increase efforts to gain greater market share on the West Coast. The company also ...
Natural Disasters on your Property: How Property Managers Help Owners Recover
Disaster can strike at any time, so it is vital that you and your property are prepared. Allen Wessel of Real Property Management Antelope Valley in California provided his advice on ways property owners can prevent damage and how Real Property Management can help you recover from the aftermath of ...
What You Should Do When You Are Hiring for a Real Estate Business
It all depends on what you are hiring for, but there are always a few things you should do to make sure you are getting the best possible employees. When it comes to real estate, a special set of skills are needed. Whether you are hiring someone to run administrative ...
How to Build Better Prospect Lists
The success of a real estate investor’s marketing campaign is determined by the audience and the message. To run a successful campaign, you need to start by identifying the prospects with the most potential and creating lists based on their attributes. There are two kinds of prospect lists—general lists and ...
Think Realty Webinar – Find, Comp, Analyze & Fund Real Estate Investments in Seconds
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On April 25th at 12PM (CST), Dave Gray from Backflip will be speaking about "How to Find, Comp, Analyze & Fund Real Estate Investments in Seconds." Are you interested in taking your real estate investing to the next level? At this ...
With home prices much too high and a recession looming, potential homebuyers in many markets will be sitting on the sidelines for a while as sellers try to cash out. Unless the rules of economics have been suspended (as they were during the pandemic), home prices will come down. In ...
What to Look for in an Investment Property
When it comes to buying investment properties, single family homes often provide a great option. They tend to be in demand, attract long-term residents, and retain or appreciate in value over time. When looking for a home to invest in, consider a few key factors to check carefully before making ...
Corporate Investors vs. Homeowners
The real estate investing market has always been a lucrative pursuit. Its roots trace back as far as the late 19th century. Since then, the market has been forced to evolve through several transitionary periods such as the Great Depression and the housing crisis of 2008. We may be on ...
Using Data Enrichment Services to Guide Your Investments
Access to accurate data is essential for the success of any real estate investor. Unfortunately, finding the correct information using only public records and MLS listings is like finding a needle in a haystack: possible, but extremely difficult. The good news is data enrichment services can help provide valuable insights ...
Think Realty Webinar – How to Create a Marketing and Sales System that Dominates Your Market
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On April 5th at 6:30PM (CST), Michael Hambright from Investor Machine will be speaking about "How to Create a Marketing and Sales System that Dominates Your Market." In this webinar, You'll learn how to create a best in class lead generation, ...
Process Map Your Way to Success
Many real estate investors can grow their companies to a point, but then no matter how hard they grind, the desired success doesn’t follow. What’s keeping these companies from achieving their full potential? If this scenario sounds familiar, what your company is likely missing is an established process. The best ...
Best Intangible Features You Need to Attract Tenants
As a property owner, you already know that getting and keeping your rental property in good condition is one of the best ways to achieve long-term profitability. But other than a clean and well-kept property, there are a few intangible features you can offer that might help you attract higher ...
The Importance of a Business Operating System
If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or investor, you may have never heard the term “business operating system.” At least I hadn’t when I began my entrepreneurial journey back in 2012. I did what any aspiring entrepreneur does and decided to chase my dreams. I’m a very experiential learner ...
Where Should Real Estate Investors Go for Current Market News?
Being an investor requires constantly researching the latest data on the market. There are several avenues for finding up-to-date news and analysis of the real estate market: YouTube channels, podcasts, social media, local real estate investment groups, and various other online sources provide invaluable educational content and the latest real ...
Are You Up-to-Date About Legislation That Could Impact Your Portfolio?
As a real estate investor, it’s important to stay informed about the legislative impact of the real estate industry. This helps you to make informed investment decisions, to stay ahead of the curve, and to proactively protect your investments. Issues That Impact The following are some current issues you should ...
Five Tips for Your First Property Flips
When it comes to investing in property, the profitable flip is one of the most sought-after real estate investments. It is one of the best ways to make money while doing something productive. Whether you are in real estate for work or want to take it up as a side ...
