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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.
Preparing for Long-Term Financing of Single-Family Residential Rentals
An article series on navigating the private lending world Investing in single-family residential rentals can be lucrative, providing a steady stream of income and long-term financial stability. However, securing the right financing for these properties requires careful preparation and strategic planning. This beginner’s guide will explore the essential steps investors ...
How I Turned $500 into a Real Estate Fortune!
Focusing on quarter-acre vacant lots in resort communities was the game-changer. When I started out over 20 years ago, I had just $500 to invest. But I quickly realized I could parlay that modest sum into controlling properties worth far more. How? By focusing on inexpensive quarter-acre buildable vacant lots ...
Unlocking the Secrets of Business Credit
Navigating the Maze of Approval Readiness In real estate investing, the thrill of sealing a deal is exciting. So is hitting a milestone. Unfortunately, that excitement can be offset by the headache of finding the right funding. Far too often, serious real estate investors overlook some of the most inexpensive ...
Investing in Community Amenities Pays Dividends
Enhancing property values and tenant retention are investments that can yield significant returns. When you own real estate and manage tenants, you have two choices. You can treat your property solely as a business transaction, collecting rent and resigning yourself to tenants who cycle in and out, or you can ...
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 ...
Six Ways to Add Value to the Community as a Real Estate Professional
Real estate professionals not only provide safe and attractive homes and offices but also improve property values and contribute to the community by paying taxes. We often read headlines about greedy landlords, evictions, and record lack of affordable housing. In spite of those headlines, real estate experts make significant contributions ...
It’s important to understand the psychology behind compelling real estate marketing. During the Great Depression, when economic turmoil gripped the nation, a peculiar phenomenon unfolded. As citizens faced unprecedented financial uncertainty, a seemingly rational response morphed into a collective action that exacerbated the crisis. The event in question? Bank runs ...
Think Realty Webinar: How to Make Your Money Work in THREE Places at the SAME TIME
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On February 15th at 12:00PM (CST), Tom Laune with Bulletproof Wealth will be speaking on "How to Make Your Money Work in THREE Places at the SAME TIME." In this informational webinar, Tom Laune will be explaining his Bulletproof Wealth® System ...
The Role of Community in Building Your Real Estate Empire
Your empire is not just a collection of buildings; it's an integral part of the communities it inhabits. You’ve likely heard the phrase "location, location, location" echoing through social media or any real estate book you’ve ever read. Although location is undeniably crucial, there's another factor that savvy investors are ...
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Pull Out Equity from Your Rental Property
Investing in single-family rental properties brings many rewards, but perhaps none can grow an investor’s wealth better than equity. As residential real estate appreciates and any related mortgage principal is paid down, the equity on a property can become a significant asset on any balance sheet. When this happens, you ...
Lawsuit Outcome Portends Massive Changes for Realtors
To prepare, consider options like syndications. Realtors, change is coming for our industry. The jury in the Sitzer/Burnett versus NAR lawsuit ruled in favor of the home sellers to the tune of $1.8 billion and accused NAR (among others) of inflating commissions, hampering negotiations, steering listings, and inhibiting competition. The ...
An Investor’s Guide to Financing Options
Whatever your financing strategy may be, success as a real estate investor today requires access to capital when you need it and a partner for the long-term. With inventory at an all-time low and home prices and interest rates at an all-time high, real estate investors are anxiously trying to ...
How does Community Impact REI?
The impact of community on real estate is formidable, and investors should carefully consider community in their projections for asset returns. It is easy to observe the impact of real estate investing on an individual community. Smart investments can act as a catalyst for a struggling community, embellishing the daily ...
Proper entity structure and tax optimization can create advantages for real estate entrepreneurs. In the competitive world of real estate investing, structuring your business correctly can be the difference between success and failure. Beyond securing financing, finding lucrative deals, and managing properties, building a robust legal and financial foundation is ...
A reckoning in home prices is coming. Although the home price bubble is still percolating in some places, with the average sales price up 5% in the third quarter compared to last year (up 11% in Miami!), the slowing U.S. economy almost ensures there will be a reckoning in 2024 ...
Where to Spot Distressed Property Buying Opportunities in 2024
Based on scheduled foreclosure auction volume in late 2023, here are some opportunities you might want to consider. Foreclosure auction volume remained muted in late 2023, but scheduled auction data shows which markets will likely have the most volume of distressed property buying opportunities in early 2024. Nationwide, scheduled foreclosure ...
Rental Property Compliance and Responsibilities of Landlords
Being a property owner can be highly rewarding, but it also comes with difficulties and is time-consuming, especially when things don't go as planned. And, with the significant impact of legislation on real estate, failing to grasp your responsibilities can result in severe penalties and fines for breaking the rules, ...
Understanding the importance of advocacy and how to harness its power for your benefit while also using the Empire Operating System is key to a successful real estate business. Advocacy can make a world of difference in your real estate endeavors, but do you know how to use it to ...
Top 5 Factors to Consider When Investing to Commercial Properties
Commercial real estate investment comes with challenges and opportunities that are unique and different to those encountered when investing in residential property. To be successful in commercial property investment, it is important to have a solid understanding of factors that can influence the performance and value of the asset. Let’s ...
Why Being an Affordability Advocate Matters
Being an advocate matters. It’s good for clients and also for our business and long-term success. Housing affordability is concerning for most people, affecting most places in the country. Even in the relatively affordable Midwest, housing affordability is a growing problem. By the Numbers The 2023 State of the Nation’s ...
Being able to tap into a network of people who have more experience and knowledge than you can boost your success. Anyone who has spent time in real estate knows just how valuable relationships are. Growing your business and expanding your portfolio takes connections. Do you have the connections to ...
Understanding Mechanic’s Liens
Understanding how lien rights work and how to accurately track lien documentation is essential for developers. Most real estate developers and investors have at least a basic understanding of what a mechanic’s lien is and that contractor’s lien rights can pose a financial risk to a project, if not properly ...
How High-Earning Real Estate Agents Can Become “Agent-Optional”
Restore balance and sanity to your career without sacrificing income. Do you feel burned out? Uncertain of how much you will make this year? Tired of hustling? All four U.S. regions have posted year-over-year declines in home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors. The 30-year fixed-mortgage rates are ...
The Advantages of Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Whether you’re a seasoned single-family investor or new to real estate, there are several benefits to investing in commercial assets rather than single-family real estate. Single-family residential investing is often viewed as a training ground for commercial real estate. It’s easy to see why. Conventional wisdom says to start small ...
4 Regulatory Changes Investigators Must Understand
The evolving regulatory environment demands that investors pay attention. Smart investors know they’re not just up against the market. They’re also up against the regulatory environment. Regulators aren’t the enemy, but the evolving regulatory environment does demand close attention. Ignorance isn’t an excuse. Investors who find themselves out of compliance ...
