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The Truth About “Totally Passive” Income from Syndications

Kathy Fettke | 5 Aug 2018

Back in 2010, a long-time developer asked if I could raise $3 million to acquire a foreclosed subdivision worth about $15 million. At the time, I had been helping California… more

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Case Study: A Unique Master-Planned Subdivision Investment

Kathy Fettke | 14 Jun 2018

The U.S. population is growing, households are forming, and yet, there is a shortage of residential housing. This supply/demand imbalance is driving property values up, creating a unique opportunity for… more

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California Draws Battle Lines in Rent Control Conflict

Kathy Fettke | 28 May 2018

The battle lines have been drawn in the war over California rent control. Tenant advocates announced recently they have enough signatures for a ballot initiative to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act,… more

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Waste DNA Testing, Key to Solving Pet Owner Issues

Kathy Fettke | 26 Jan 2018

Dog-friendly rentals are in big demand, and landlords are coming up with some great amenities for their four-legged tenants. But, despite the good behavior of most tenants and dogs, some… more

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Reform Boon for Commercial Real Estate

Kathy Fettke | 10 Jan 2018

Starting this week, new tax rules will usher in the New Year with a big win for residential and commercial real estate investors. It’s still too early to know the… more

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Coinbase Victory for BitCoin Users

Kathy Fettke | 1 Jan 2018

Digital currency marketplace, Coinbase, is celebrating a partial victory in its fight to keep Uncle Sam out of customer accounts. A broad ranging request for user account information has been… more

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Home Flipping Profits Decrease

Kathy Fettke | 29 Dec 2017

If you are a home flipper, you may be finding that your profits are shrinking. The latest Home Flipping Report from ATTOM Data Solutions shows a decrease in returns to… more

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Denver’s Green Roof Initiative

Kathy Fettke | 18 Dec 2017

It was a hotly contested ballot initiative in Denver, but environmentalists won their battle for “green rooftops” in the last election. The Green Roof Initiative passed with 54 percent of… more

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5 REI Biases that can Destroy Wealth

Kathy Fettke | 13 Dec 2017

What if investors’ brains are wired to make the wrong decisions in real estate? A new research paper released by Fidelity International indicates we could be the victims of our… more

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Facebook Rental Listings: Real Estate Game Changer?

Kathy Fettke | 4 Dec 2017

Home listing sites like Zillow and Redfin may be shaking in their cloud-based data boots. They will be facing what could be a towering social media competitor. Facebook is going… more

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The Truth About “Totally Passive” Income from Syndications

Case Study: A Unique Master-Planned Subdivision Investment

California Draws Battle Lines in Rent Control Conflict

Waste DNA Testing, Key to Solving Pet Owner Issues

Reform Boon for Commercial Real Estate

Coinbase Victory for BitCoin Users

Home Flipping Profits Decrease

Denver’s Green Roof Initiative

5 REI Biases that can Destroy Wealth

Facebook Rental Listings: Real Estate Game Changer?