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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.

Are Your Residents Holding Large, Noisy Celebrations? How to Manage Resident Parties

Are Your Residents Holding Large, Noisy Celebrations? How to Manage Resident Parties

Part of living a full and happy life is celebrating holidays with family and friends. But what happens if your residents like to throw large, noisy parties at your rental property? As a property owner, it’s important to know what can be done about resident parties and why you should ...
12 Tips for Making the Most of Real Estate Conferences and Events

12 Tips for Making the Most of Real Estate Conferences and Events

Real estate conferences are a great way to keep up on the latest industry developments, network with other professionals, and gain knowledge and insights from the best in the business. But which conferences should you attend? And how should you organize your time while you’re there? The key to getting ...
Real Estate Investment for Retirement: Securing Your Financial Future

Real Estate Investment for Retirement: Securing Your Financial Future

An articles series on navigating the private lending world Planning for retirement is a crucial component of financial management. Although traditional investment options like stocks and bonds are widely known, real estate investment is often overlooked as a powerful tool for securing your financial future. Let’s explore the various strategies ...
Are You Overpaying for Landlord Insurance? Time to Do a Cost Comparison

Are You Overpaying for Landlord Insurance? Time to Do a Cost Comparison

A quality landlord insurance policy is absolutely essential for any rental property owner. But if you haven’t recently compared your rate to those currently available, you may be paying too much for your insurance. The problem is, it can be hard to know whether you’re overpaying or not unless you ...
The Secret Weapon of Alternative Investing

The Secret Weapon of Alternative Investing

Bank unsecured business lines of credit offer investors many advantages in today’s dynamic marketplace. In the world of alternative investing, opportunities are abundant. But to seize them, one needs financial agility. This is where bank unsecured business lines of credit come into play. As a unique financing mechanism, they stand ...
How I Achieved a Million Dollars in Cash Flow

How I Achieved a Million Dollars in Cash Flow

I followed five steps to realize $1 million in cash flow in less than 10 years. Becoming a successful investor doesn't happen overnight. It requires patience, hard work, and the ability to reassess following any mistakes. In fewer than 10 years of intentional investing, I was able to acquire an ...
A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to a Changing Market

A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to a Changing Market

Strategies for Real Estate Investors Thriving in a Volatile Market In an era marked by constant shifts, the U.S. real estate market is no exception. Investors find themselves navigating through a maze of escalating property prices and dwindling affordable housing. Yet, the show must go on. Below, we delve into ...
Sometimes Legislation Is “Signaling”

Sometimes Legislation Is “Signaling”

| Chris Ragland | Article | Legislation
Legislation is sometimes used to send a message. Earlier this year it was brought to the attention of Think Realty’s Government Relations Committee (GRC) that a bill—Stop Predatory Investing Act—was making its way through the Senate. Members of our committee found it odd there was no bill summary, and we ...
How to Decide Which Type of Commercial Property to Invest In

How to Decide Which Type of Commercial Property to Invest In

If you’re interested in investing in commercial real estate, it’s important to consider what type of property is best for your portfolio. There are several different types to choose from — and each has its own risks and benefits. Here’s what you need to know about different commercial properties, so ...
Investing Opportunities in Overlooked Markets

Investing Opportunities in Overlooked Markets

Solid returns await investors if they consider looking outside their comfort zone. Rising mortgage rates and slowing home price appreciation have compressed returns for real estate investors, but solid returns are still available in often-overlooked markets across the country for investors willing to step outside of their comfort zone. “The ...
A Restart, Not a Startup

A Restart, Not a Startup

| Katie Bean | Article | Profiles
Like a phoenix, Bill Tessar’s CV3 rises from the ashes of a gutted business. As he watched the team he built get dismantled, William Tessar couldn’t just sit on the sidelines. He had to act. “It was devastating for me to see so many capable human beings, that did nothing ...
How to Transform a Home or Building Into a Senior Assisted Living Center, Creating Unlimited Cash Flow

How to Transform a Home or Building Into a Senior Assisted Living Center, Creating Unlimited Cash Flow

Transforming your home into a retirement community residence is a great way to generate income while providing a valuable service to seniors in your community. Venturing into this type of business requires one to be knowledgeable about caring for older people. A good environment will ensure that they maintain a ...
The Art of Passive Real Estate Investing

The Art of Passive Real Estate Investing

Learn how to evaluate sponsors for success. Are you looking to broaden your investment horizons and boost your returns? Commercial real estate could be the perfect addition to your portfolio. With its distinctive features and the potential for significant profits, commercial real estate offers an exciting opportunity to diversify your ...
Should You Have a Real Estate Investing Partner?

Should You Have a Real Estate Investing Partner?

There are both pros and cons to bringing a partner into your residential real estate investing portfolio. Inviting a partner into your real estate investing activities can potentially add a lot of value and support, but sharing a business with a partner also means sharing control of the properties. To ...
Unlocking Real Estate Success with Easy Street Capital

Unlocking Real Estate Success with Easy Street Capital

| Jamie Talley | Article | Funding
Easy Street Capital provides a path to real estate prosperity. In the ever-dynamic world of real estate, access to timely and flexible financing can make the difference between success and missed opportunities. Easy Street Capital is committed to expeditious funding, personalized solutions, and an unwavering focus on client success. As ...
10 Things You Should Know About Investing in Industrial Properties

10 Things You Should Know About Investing in Industrial Properties

Whether you're looking for your first real estate investment or your 50th, it's prudent to consider industrial property. There are many different types of industrial properties, but one thing they all have in common is that most are used for something other than commercial or residential purposes. Instead, industrial properties ...
Securing Your Rental Loan with a 30-Day Rate Lock: The Smart Financial Move in Today’s Market

Securing Your Rental Loan with a 30-Day Rate Lock: The Smart Financial Move in Today’s Market

In today's ever-fluctuating real estate market, where interest rates can change at the drop of a hat, making wise financial decisions is paramount. Temple View Capital Funding, LP ("Temple View") offers a unique advantage that most competitors don't provide: a 30-day rental loan rate lock. This feature can have a ...
4 Industry Trends You Cannot Afford to Ignore

4 Industry Trends You Cannot Afford to Ignore

| Tom Olson | Article | Market & Trends
Real estate is changing … again. The post-pandemic world is a volatile one, and the real estate industry is just as susceptible to volatility as any other sector. Real estate has long been a “hedge asset,” one that is somewhat insulated from economic pressures and declines. As a result, investors ...
10 Strategies for Investing in Real Estate During an Economic Downturn

10 Strategies for Investing in Real Estate During an Economic Downturn

The period of robust and consistent economic expansion since the pandemic seems to be coming to an end. Consumer prices continue to rise, but the annual inflation rate dropped to 5% in March. That's significantly lower than the 9% reported in June 2022 but still much higher than the target ...
Finding Deals With Good Cash Flow

Finding Deals With Good Cash Flow

Many investors are finding it challenging to locate the deals that provide good cash flow. Traditional real estate investing is in a tricky spot right now. The Fed has raised interest rates by more than 4% during the past two years in an effort to slow inflation and mitigate its ...
8 Tax Benefits of Owning a Single Rental Property

8 Tax Benefits of Owning a Single Rental Property

If you’re new to the world of real estate investing, we have great news heading into tax season. There are a lot of benefits to owning even one rental property. From deductions to capital gains tax deferment, we’re going to cover everything you need to know as you begin tax ...
Borrowing in an Uncertain Market

Borrowing in an Uncertain Market

| Wendy Sweet | Article | Funding
Heed these lessons before you commit to a loan from a private or hard money lender. With the economy uncertain—and some economists predicting a recession—it’s wise to consider your borrowing options to ensure you make an informed decision. Each person’s situation is unique. If hard money or private money is ...
Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

Price and population peaks in various markets coincided. Home prices go with the flow. The flow of population, that is. We could also call this Twin Peaks because the height of the recent home price boom seems to be a twin of the height of population growth. The boom sprang ...
7 Pros and Cons of Investing in Foreclosures in 2023

7 Pros and Cons of Investing in Foreclosures in 2023

As an investor, you’re always on the lookout for properties that will return substantial profits. With an uncertain housing market, as well as high inflation and interest rates, foreclosed properties may be on the verge of flooding the market. A property becomes foreclosed when a homeowner fails to make mortgage ...
Local Real Estate Investors Move from Caution to Confidence

Local Real Estate Investors Move from Caution to Confidence

Local investors stay disciplined even as institutional investors continue to retreat. Local real estate investors who started out the year cautiously bullish have become more confidently bullish as the housing market continues to prove its resilience in the face of elevated mortgage rates and slowing home price appreciation, according to ...