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Build-to-rent lesson No. 3: What does it cost?
Did you wonder what it cost to build a house? Have you heard prices from $50.00 a square foot to $300 a square foot?
There are various costs that you… more
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Inflation up but rates holding steady
There are times to suspend analysis and just listen to markets.
Have to be careful even with that. First, pick the right markets. The stock market is not worth the… more
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3 things to get people to watch your investment videos– and stop boasting please!
I am a strong supporter of investors who use videos to market their services and emphasize their expertise.
The numbers prove this point.
A YouTube search for “real estate investing”… more
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Two real estate investment schemes shut down
Two real estate investment companies in Missouri have been shut down after investigations by the secretary of state’s office showed schemes where investor money was converted for personal use.
Investment… more
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What I learned the hard way about property managers
When I moved my real estate investing business from Minnesota to Florida I found myself in need of a property manager.
Up until this point I had been managing my… more
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Crowdfunding: The good, the bad and the ugly
I believe the investment world will look completely different within the next five years.  We’re at a perfect storm between technology and changes in government regulation.
In April of 2012,… more
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How does a corporate rental differ from a vacation rental?
We are continuing our question and answer guide to help real estate agents and their investor clients understand the ins and outs of corporate housing as an investment opportunity for… more
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Mortgage rates inched up this week, but still remain low
Bankrate reports that mortgage rates inched up this week, but they remain attractive as more homebuyers and refinancers jump at the opportunity to grab a low rate.
The benchmark 30-year… more
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Foreclosures down 5 percent in May, but some states still buck the trend
Foreclosure rates dropped 5 percent in May, the lowest monthly total since December 2006, but 21 states still posted monthly increases in foreclosure activity according to RealtyTrac® (www.realtytrac.com).
In a… more
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Overall interest rates will stay low with small bumps here and there
Markets have paused, warily studying new plumes of smoke on the horizon. Not enough hazard to run to Treasurys or to scramble for oil, but not business as usual. Bergdahl,… more