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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.
How to Invest in Single-Family Rentals While in the Military
Active-duty military personnel might think that investing in real estate is simply not an option while serving their country. But the reality is that even active members of the military can successfully invest in single-family rental properties. With today’s technology and the right property management team on your side, it ...
The Differences Between Student and Family Rental Properties
Some key distinctions exist between student housing and family housing. Here are some of the significant differences found between the two. There are some key similarities between multifamily and student housing regarding the construction types and the methods used for building. Still, when the design team is involved, they can ...
Think Realty Webinar: Oil and Gas Cash Flow
In this webinar, you will learn about: A diversified 4,435 acre field in West Texas with up to 30+ wells and a massive upside from the new technology. This currently producing field has immediate monthly cash flow, tax benefits, two additional pay zones and acquisition cost of $1.00 per revocable ...
Designed For Success: Creating Achievable Goals
“To me, success is not about money. It’s about what I design.” —Paula Scher It doesn’t matter what your goals are. They can be real-estate-related, or real estate can be the investment vehicle that allows you to achieve your goals. The important thing is to be clear and specific about ...
Only 41% of Homes in England Meet Recommend Energy Rating
New 2023 research from Open Property Group found that just 41% of homes in England meet the recommended Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘C’ or above. This is only a 1% increase from the previous year. In 2022, only 40% of homes in England met the standard, despite the ...
3 Ways to Use Lease Management Software for Inflation Protection
No one is immune from inflation. The rising costs of goods, services, loans, and leases have impacted consumers and businesses alike. The impact of inflation on commercial real estate has been enormous, especially because inflation can drastically increase the cost of rent. As business leaders know, their lease portfolio is ...
Affinity Real Estate Media dba Think Realty Launches New Website
Kansas City, Missouri – Affinity Real Estate Media dba Think Realty (Think Realty) the premier media platform for real estate investors, featuring timely news, education, exclusive events, tools, and more has announced the launch of its new website https://www.thinkrealty.com/. Members and other users now have an easier-to-navigate website that is ...
4 Things You’ve Never Considered About Your Website’s Design
You’re a property management expert, which means you know the ins and outs of running a profitable real estate venture. But not many property management experts also can say they’re website design experts. Because of this, there are a few key factors involved in web design you may never have ...
What to Consider When Establishing Commercial Real Estate KPIs
When it comes to commercial real estate, businesses and investors must consider a number of risks, including economic uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and even business growth itself. Brick-and-mortar retail, for example, is on solid footing right now. But, a shift in consumer confidence and economic growth stagnation could lead to a ...
Considering an Additional Investment Property? Here’s Some Key Data to Help You Decide.
As a rental property investor, the key to building real wealth with your investments is to buy multiple properties. But you may have questions, including whether now is the right time for you to buy or whether you really need another investment property. While every investor’s situation is different, one ...
Navigating a Changing Market: Using the BRRRR Strategy to Lead to Profitable Investments
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On July 11th at 12:00PM (CST), Nate Zielinski with RCN Capital will be speaking on Navigating a Changing Market: Using the BRRRR Strategy to Lead to Profitable Investments." Join RCN Capital for a presentation regarding the BRRRR (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, ...
Why Investors are Cautiously Bullish to Begin 2023
After pulling back on investment property purchases in the second half of 2022, Paul Lizell has become “cautiously bullish” in early 2023. “We’ve really shifted, and right now we’re very, very bullish, but cautiously bullish, too, because I don’t know what events are going to come in that could throw ...
Since the peak of the housing boom back in June and July 2022, average home prices are down 5%. In the Mountain States and Pacific coast, they are down more than 7%. In Florida, on the other hand, they’ve dropped just 2%. The deflation of the home price boom will ...
Evaluating Rental Rates and Knowing When to Raise the Rent
As a rental real estate investor, knowing how to evaluate the local rental market and set accurate rental rates is essential to long-term profitability. In fact, the rental rate should be one of the important calculations you make before you even buy an investment property. It’s also important to re-evaluate ...
Layers of the Florida Condo Legislation
The Champlain Towers South disaster in Surfside, Florida, in June 2021, was just that. A disaster. In one of the worst building collapses in U.S. history, 98 residents lost their lives in the middle of the night in a building they thought of as their secure home. The facets of ...
Tenants Are Not the Enemy of Housing Providers
Did you know the vast majority of single-family home housing providers own fewer than five properties? And, in Indiana, that majority, is over 90%? Unfortunately, there are frighteningly few housing providers actively involved in fighting to protect their investments. These “mom-and-pop” housing providers may not have a plethora of resources ...
Understanding Land Sale Contracts
A land sale contract is a version of the purchase and sale agreement commonly used in real estate transactions, with some important differences. It has been around a long time, probably more than 100 years, but its use increased in the 1970s when institutional lenders began including “due-on-sale” clauses in ...
Exploring Key Concepts in Real Estate for Business Professionals
In today's dynamic business landscape, having a solid understanding of real estate is crucial for business professionals. Real estate plays a pivotal role in various business scenarios, from investment opportunities to location-based decisions. Whether you’re looking to become a real estate investor or you just want to know some of ...
Business Lines of Credit: The Golden Egg That Keeps on Giving
As a real estate investor, it’s essential to have access to capital you can use to invest in new opportunities or support existing investments. One option for accessing capital is a bank business line of credit. A business line of credit provides flexible access to funds you can use for ...
5 Renovations That Add Value to Your House Flip
Flipping houses involves buying a below-market house and renovating it to increase its value. Generally, the goal is to increase the value by a dollar amount greater than the costs associated with purchasing and renovating the project. In a sense, the investor’s goal is to make 1+1 = 3. For ...
Think Realty Webinar: Public Unveiling – SW Florida Single Family Home Development Fund
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On June 21st at 1:30PM (CST), White Stone Developments will have a public unveiling of their southwest Florida single-family home development fund. According to Quicken Loans, the Florida market is the fastest growing region in the country. Join White Stone Developments ...
Why Design Matters for Industrial Properties
According to the Annual Retail Trade Survey released by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020, e-commerce sales increased by $244.2 billion, or 43%, in 2020. The rapid growth of online shopping is a contributing factor behind the rapacious demand for industrial real estate. One and two-day delivery timelines require drivers ...
Four Common Tenant Complaints and How to Handle Them
One of the inevitable parts of working in property management is handling tenant complaints. For many landlords, tenant complaints are a nuisance. But when looked at another way, a tenant who complains is also a person who can help you monitor the condition of the property and alert you of ...
The Balance Between Successful Design and Budget
You’re a real estate investor. Maybe you flip properties. Perhaps you hold properties and rent. Whatever your investment strategy, as a real estate investor, your success depends on your ability to choose the right improvements for your investment properties. Striking a balance between curb appeal and current design trends is ...
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 ...
