Jared Garfield
The Possibility of Real Wealth
I want to show you how to make $100,000 in five short years on just three properties. Let me illustrate. Start by buying three $90,000 properties each requiring a 25 percent down payment for a total of $67,500. Can we make at least $100,000 on this $67,500 down payment and ...
Of Pigs and Wolves: A Tale for Investors?
The story of the Three Little Pigs features a BIG, BAD WOLF who is always huffing, puffing, and threatening to, “BLOW Your House Down!” It could be a tale about three investors that we can learn from. The Greedy Pig The first pig is greedy and wants to keep more ...
Smart real estate investing demands good market analysis and timing. To succeed, first, set your intention. Do you want to flip or to buy and hold? These strategies typically require different types of markets. Markets hot for flipping can be difficult to cash flow. You’ll also want to decide on ...
Strike Gold with Proven Opportunities, Not Flashy Substitutes
The problem with shiny things is that people chase them without much thought. During the Gold Rush of 1849, people like Levi Strauss made more money outfitting gold miners than many miners made finding gold. The lesson? Don’t get distracted by shiny real estate trends: mobile home parks, lease ...
Strike Gold with Proven Opportunities, Not Flashy Substitutes
The problem with shiny things is that people chase them without much thought. During the Gold Rush of 1849, people like Levi Strauss made more money outfitting gold miners than many miners made finding gold. The lesson? Don’t get distracted by shiny real estate trends: mobile home parks, lease ...
5 Must-Have Investor Fundamentals
It’s no secret that many markets are beginning to overheat. This is not a time to invest without knowledge about core real estate principles. While you want to avoid bad deals passed off as great deals, you do want deals in the right markets that continue to outpace other investment ...
If you are part of or want to be part of the new wave of investors using online data to make spot-on investment decisions, you need data that will give you a clear line of sight to the proper conclusions. You need data that helps you pull the trigger with ...
How the Air Force Led the Warrens to Real Estate Success
When a young American decides to step into the fray and put on the uniform of service, his or her motivations for doing so often vary from sea to shining sea. Some may simply seek an adventure while others think more pragmatically about college and career opportunities down the road ...
Making the Right Moves in Every Phase of the Real Estate Market Cycle
Since the real estate crash in 2007, we have seen dramatic recovery in most markets. Many experts are saying that real estate is a bubble that will soon pop; they seem to be shouting, “Buyer beware!” The pundits argue, that since real estate market cycles typically last eight years and ...
Dig Deep with Data to Find Your Next Investment Market
You’re waiting at your dentist’s office and you see a financial magazine. The headline grabs your attention — “Top 10 Markets for Real Estate Investors.” The article lists markets with rising rents and markets with strong appreciation. But, it is of little help because everyone knows that past performance is ...
