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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.
8 Ways to Build Your Industry Influence
You can build a robust presence in the real estate investment space, attract a loyal following, and become a respected industry influencer. Becoming an influential figure in the real estate investment space involves a blend of expertise, networking, strategic content creation, and leveraging the right platforms. Here’s a quick guide ...
7 Steps to Adding Value to Your Network
Being generous with your network increases your influence and opportunities. If you want to build a business that withstands economic downturns and grows without you constantly spending time and money to acquire new clients, then you must be intentional about your networking. If you work to add value to the ...
Best Loan Options for Investment Property
An article series on navigating the private lending world Investing in real estate can be a rewarding venture. However, the success of your investment often hinges on securing the best loan for your unique needs. In this article, we will navigate the intricacies of finding the best investment property loans, ...
Understanding Construction Warranties
Understanding the complexities of construction warranties strengthens your position as a developer or owner and helps ensure your project is finished to quality standards. Warranties are a familiar concept to most people because they cover nearly all purchased goods and services. Construction projects are no different. There are multiple levels ...
2024 Trends: Real Estate Investing With An IRA
Several trends could signal a unique opportunity for investments made within Self-Directed IRAs. During the past year, the real estate market has witnessed a notable surge in available properties for sale, with inventory levels almost doubling in numerous regions. This upswing in availability can be attributed to a confluence of ...
Don’t Let Them Lie to You: Real Estate Investing Is Crucial to Housing Market Health
It’s time to stop villainizing investors, no matter the scale. In July of last year, certain groups claiming to be “advocates” for homeowners took aim at real estate investors with a series of reports claiming, among other things, that 7% of the existing low-income housing tax credits currently in existence ...
What to Look for in a Value-Add Lender
Communicates and is Easy to Work With Communication is important in any industry, but it is critical in a time sensitive business with so many moving parts. Your lender should communicate on a regular basis in a way that fits your schedule and via a channel that works for you ...
Strong demand for distressed properties at auction in early Q2 2024 is undermined by early signs of slipping demand in June — even with contracting auction supply Price bidders are willing to pay at auction drops after hitting 25-month high in April Some of the biggest drops in price-to-value ratios ...
Five Profitable Moves That Rental Property Owners Make
Successful rental property owners typically invest in more than rental homes. They also cultivate good business practices that enhance their overall profitability. Owning rental properties and building a real estate investment portfolio takes dedication and hard work. There are five key steps that, if practiced regularly, can help maximize both ...
Tailor Your Portfolio with a Land Investment
Land investment requires careful research, due diligence, and long-term vision, but the potential rewards make it worth considering. Residential and commercial are conventional real estate investment routes, but there are extensive benefits to investing in land. Above all else, it’s profitable, but it also allows for an array of investment ...
Here’s what you need to know about investing in the micro-living trend. If you’re one of the 52% of Americans who think the economy is poised for a big rebound next year, you’re probably already looking for investment opportunities. One of the safest places to put your money is in ...
Avoiding Fraudulent Hard Money Lenders
Learning the red flags of fraudulent hard money lending will help you safeguard against them. Hard money loans have become popular for many investors because of their quick approval process and flexible terms. Given the demand for these loans, there has also been an increase in fraudulent hard money lenders ...
Investing in real estate recently impacted by natural disasters is a complex and nuanced endeavor that requires careful consideration of both moral and financial factors. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires are realities that certain parts of the country face. These disasters are unpredictable and difficult to prepare for as a property ...
How To Attract Gen Z & Millennial Tenants
In today's dynamic rental market, attracting the next generation of tenants—namely, Gen Z and Millennials—is your key to maintaining a thriving property. These tech-savvy and value-conscious renters have preferences and expectations that are distinct from other generations of renters. To make the most of this demographic, you need to understand ...
Dominion Financial Services Announces Dustin Wells as President of Wholesale Division
Dominion Financial Services, a leading national private lender for real estate investors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dustin Wells as President of its newly established Wholesale Division. This move will expand Dominion’s reach and strengthen its position in the real estate lending market. Dustin Wells brings over two ...
MOST DEFAULT SERVICING LEADERS EXPECT SOFT LANDING, SLOWLY RISING FORECLOSURES DESPITE PERSISTENTLY HIGH INTEREST RATES 76% surveyed expect home price increases to continue through the rest of 2024 57% expect gradual rise in foreclosure volumes in second half of the year 51% of loans in loss mitigation expected to ...
Financing Built For Real Estate Investors™
Non-owner, no income, no problem! CV3 The world of real estate investing is brimming with opportunities, but traditional lenders can often act as gatekeepers, demanding pristine credit scores and W-2s. But what if you, the savvy investor, don’t fit the mold? This is often the problem for most real estate ...
Budgeting for a Fix-and-Flip Home Design
Creating and managing a budget for your fix-and-flip real estate investment home design is crucial for maximizing your return on investment. Buying a property, renovating it, and selling it for a profit is an exciting venture. But without careful financial planning, you could quickly lose money instead of making it ...
What to Look for in a Property Management Company
Make sure the company you hire can meet the demands of property management 24/7. Managing a rental property is a full-time job. Property owners who desire more free time may consider hiring a residential property management company to take some of the burdens of rental ownership off their shoulders. Several ...
How to Effectively Use AI in Your Marketing
The synergy between AI and human expertise is emerging as a cornerstone of effective marketing. In the ever-evolving realm of real estate marketing, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) heralds a paradigm shift, offering tools and technologies that promise to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and personalize marketing strategies. As ...
Designing Winning Investments for Top-Producing Real Estate Agents
To be successful investing in real estate syndications requires no small amount of skill and savviness. Every top-producing real estate agent or broker gets to the point in their career where they are forced to answer one critical question: Am I going to spend the next 10-15 years of my ...
The Confidence Gap: How Women Can Take Control of Their Financial Futures
Here are 10 actions steps you can take now to assume financial control. The journey of women in the world of investment mirrors the process of building a new house from the ground up. Just as the construction process involves a series of phases, the paths of women also present ...
The Top Backyard Upgrades To Make Your Home More Attractive
Many homeowners look out at their backyards and think of all the projects they could do. It’s one of the reasons why large backyards are so popular among buyers. They see all that space and think of the potential to enhance the backyard. If you’re planning backyard upgrades, you should ...
Market Disruptions: How Innovations Are Reshaping the Future of Real Estate Investing
If the only constant is change, get ready for a wild ride. Market-driven disruptions were once occasional features in the real estate investment landscape, but evolving trends and transformative technologies have reshaped real estate investment opportunities much more frequently in recent years. Although most investors are now familiar with virtual ...
Unlocking Innovation: The Role of Business Operating Systems
A business operating system is crucial for growing a successful real estate investment business. In the dynamic world of real estate investment, staying ahead requires more than just traditional strategies. It demands innovation, efficiency, and adaptability. Success hinges not only on identifying lucrative opportunities but also on optimizing operations to ...
