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November isn’t just about turkeys, pilgrims, and frenzied holiday preparation — it’s also Small Business Month, and as such it’s an ideal time to reflect on the ways you’re preparing your finances for next year. One of the biggest struggles many small businesses face is a lack of liquid capital ...
As of today, five states (California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland) and the District of Columbia have localities in which some form of residential rent control is in effect (for normal structures, excluding mobile homes) and it could be coming to a jurisdiction near you. Rent control feels ...
In a recent article in The New York Times, a would-be home-flipper recounted his first attempt to fix-and-flip a property. He recalled how he had recently sold a thriving tech company and was relying on the proceeds from that sale to stay home and care for his wife and toddler ...
Millennials are changing the concept of home ownership in America. But, one constant persists: homes unequivociably remain a part of the American Dream. And that’s something to keep in mind as you consider making investments through the ebbs and flows of the economy. Paul Jackson of Residental Capital Partners remembers ...
Look, if you’re like me—a fellow Real Estate Investor—you’re over it. The mere glimpse of these three letters—CRM—makes you cringe. If you’re fortunate enough not to know what I’m referring to, count yourself blessed. But for the rest of us, you probably feel my sentiment deep down in your core ...
Most people have heard talk of an impending recession for a while now. Fear of a recession often makes investors wary of taking on new investments. The uncertainty can make investors more hesitant than normal. However, the savvy and experienced investor looks at a recession as a potential to purchase ...
4 Things to Consider When Investing in Single-Family Homes
Many real estate investors swear by multi-family investments, but investing in single-family homes can also be a great way to increase cash flow and your bottom line. For many, the single-family home is also a way to diversify their real estate portfolios. If you're thinking about investing in this asset ...
Single-family zoning has been at the root of the American dream for most of the last century. But in the face of housing shortages, soaring prices, and urban sprawl, all of that might soon be changing. The residential suburb is a nearly ubiquitous feature of most American cities, designed to ...
Last month’s article left you wondering about maintenance and vacancy and how that impacts the numbers discussed. If the investor as the CEO of their new real estate investment firm makes the right decision with respect to buying the right property, and working with the right property management, is it ...
For Air Force veterans Jacob and Cassie Warren, it all started with paying off their first house. Now, the young couple holds a real estate portfolio worth over $650,000. Navy veteran Sergio Bazan started his foray into real estate by becoming a loan officer. He now sits atop of his ...
The next step in the non-performing note (NPN) process is to evaluate before buying: The eValuation 360°© Process of NPNs is the process prior to paying for the Note. It begins working with a reliable source of NPNs: servicer, small bank, and/or NPN wholesaler. Decide your buying criteria UPB (unpaid ...
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 ...
Understanding the 3 M’s of Mobile Homes
You know by now that you can stand to make a sizable fortune from mobile home investing, but do you understand the difference in the “M’s” behind the millions? Oftentimes, what is typically referred to as a mobile home, is likely to be either a manufactured or a modular home. While ...
CoreVest CEO Beth O’Brien maintains a belief that likely isn’t popular among other chief executives. “You actually want to encourage dissent,” she said. “You don't want to encourage people to not do something if they're supposed to do it. But you certainly want to empower people to challenge you.” Such ...
The Top 10 Fix-and-Flip Markets for Investors Seeking Big Returns
While fix-and-flip investment returns are in decline nationally, there are still many cities where investors can enjoy significant dividends. In general fix-and-flip returns are being diminished by high prices, a shortage of affordable older homes as well as stiff competition from buyers and other investors. But for shrewd investors looking ...
Opportunity Zones: Boosting America’s Distressed Neighborhoods?
A lot of small communities are expanding their job base, but what’s happening in these leading towns with between 50,000 and 75,000 people is not true everywhere. We increasingly have a divided economy. At one end are world cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York as well ...
Cryptocurrency: Inherently International
There are numerous challenges to investing in real estate outside your own country. Many things that we take for granted in the U.S. (e.g., strong property ownership protection, the ability to get a mortgage) are not true in other countries. In addition, there are language barriers, differences in currency and ...
Stretch Your Dollar: Best (and Worst) Renovation Projects to Add Value
Investors that are hoping to efficiently add value to their properties have a plethora of remodeling possibilities — and a seemingly equal number of pitfall projects — from which to choose. From new siding and a big backyard deck to a kitchen overhaul and master bathroom redesign, investors may be surprised ...
5 Steps to a Home Remodel Timeline and Budget
Remodeling a home can be overwhelming, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Because the processes involved in renovations are extensive and require headwork, it can be daunting. So, if you’re looking for processes to follow for your project, here are five detailed steps to follow: Planning and ...
12 Myths of Real Estate Note Investing
Whether you’re a new investor or have been in the game for a while, you might be uncertain of real estate note investing because of what you have heard. Here are facts to dispel just some of the many myths surrounding this niche of real estate investing. Myth #1: “You need ...
Report: Buyers Really Want Big Backyards
Prospective home buyers highly value large backyards and outdoor family time, according to a broad survey of homeowners’ preferences. Nearly 70 percent of homebuyers want a large backyard for outside time and family activities, according to a survey of 987 homeowners from Porch, a platform that connects homeowners with local ...
ATTOM Data Solutions recently released its Q3 2019 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, which found there are more than 1.5 million (1,530,563) U.S. single-family homes and condos vacant in the U.S. This number represents 1.6 percent of all homes. The report showed there are a total of 9,612 “zombie” ...
Recently Funded Projects by Sharestates in Secondary Markets
Private and institutional investors are branching out into smaller markets to achieve higher returns. According to Forbes.com more than half (55%) of the apartment properties bought and sold for more than $1 million in 2017 were located in secondary markets which is up from 42% in 2010. Also according to ...
Next-Gen Real Estate Investing
01:06:35 | Everybody's racing into Real Estate investing because it's the most proven way to become a millionaire and create more freedom. But the competition is fierce, deals are harder to find, and many struggle to even get started. That's why you need to be on the forefront of real ...
