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Seller Financing is a great tool that can put more money in your pocket when you sell a property and help you sell faster especially when market slows. Last month we discussed some tips on how to create seller financing terms as part of your property sale contract. Once you ...
5 Tips to Building a Seven-Figure Business
Sure, being a real estate agent in 2020 can be a bit scary, but there’s no reason to stay spooked. Especially when all you need is a little bit of hocus pocus to take your business from basic to fantastic in no time. Check out these tips that expert realtors ...
You probably calculated your rental’s price-to-rent ratio during the purchase process. But when was the last time you updated it? Checking your area’s price-to-rent ratio on a regular basis may help keep your property profitable in a number of ways. As things change it may make sense to recalculate some ...
5 Logistical Tips of Seller Financing
Seller financing is a great tool that can put more money in your pocket when you sell a property and help you sell faster when market slows. Last month we discussed how this tool does that. Here are some tips on how to create seller financing as part of your ...
The Series LLC for Real Estate Investors
For those unfamiliar with a Series LLC, think of it as one company with multiple subsidiaries. Each subsidiary operates as a separate entity with a unique name, bank account and separate books and records, separate liabilities, and possibly even different owners and or managers. However, unlike a traditional parent-subsidiary relationship ...
Why 80% of Real Estate Entrepreneurs Fail
Do you want to hear the bad news or the good news first? Personally, I like to know what I’m going up against, so I’ll start with the bad... The Bad News: The simple truth is that the majority of entrepreneurs will have to re-enter the workforce because they failed ...
Maximizing Profit with Exterior Appliance Depreciation
Property owners often forget to check whether they can take advantage of deductions not only for direct expenses paid out during the year, but also for things such as depreciation as well. The appliances at your rental house, inside and out, may be depreciated on your tax return. In fact, ...
Market Analysis of Pittsburgh, PA
Many investors are well aware of the positive trends happening in major metropolitan areas that capture a lot of the headlines, but multiple “second cities” are reinventing themselves and will shape the future of business and the economy. Pittsburgh is one of these cities with a story to tell. Google moved ...
Home may be where the heart is, but for international real estate investors, opportunity can be found anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a holiday home or a profit-generating property, you don’t have to limit your search to your local market. Real estate investment opportunities can be found across borders. Technology ...
Seller Financing is an awesome tool that can put more money in your pocket when you sell a property. Do you know how and when to use this tool? And what it can do for you? In declining markets or uncertain times, banks and traditional lenders become more conservative and ...
The Risks of an Onsite Property Manager
If you own a multiunit complex, chances are you have an onsite property manager. Typically these arrangements consist of base pay and free rent, where the amount of pay is commensurate with the number of units and the amount of work. If living onsite is a perquisite to being a ...
Ahead of the Curve: Tech Resources for Investors
Though still traditional in many ways, the real estate industry has wisely been embracing the use of modern technology over the last decade. The on-the-go lifestyle of many industry professionals and casual homebuyers has necessitated newer, faster, more convenient ways of doing business. These changes in consumer behavior, along with ...
Never Fear What You Can Support
So you’re in business ... Okay, now what? That story is more involved than 500 words could ever explain. Rather, let’s look at one item that strikes terror into every business owner—the I.R.S., Uncle Sam, your silent partner … some might say The Grimm Reaper. The IRS has a specific ...
It’s easy to assume that just because a property looks good from the outside that the same is true of the inside. But it’s important not to be fooled by great curb appeal. As a rental property owner, you need great tenants. These folks are the ones who will pay ...
Five Factors for Choosing Your Self-Directed IRA Company
You’re convinced. You know a Self-Directed IRA is a powerful way to build wealth, using its protections to help you get the most out of investments like real estate. But there’s a catch: you can’t move forward unless you have a Self-Directed IRA administration firm in your corner. And you’re ...
Reducing Concerns Regarding Loan Extensions
One of the more common questions asked by real estate investors is, “When will I receive my principal back?” The principal repayment is dependent on the borrower, who must repay the underlying loan before the investor will receive the principal that they originally invested. When some investors hear that a ...
Should You Pay Off Mortgage Points for Your Rental Property?
One way to lower the rate on your next mortgage is to buy mortgage points. But while buying points might make sense for some investors, for others it may not be the right way to go. The question of whether to buy points for your rental property or not is ...
Exploring the Benefits of a Real Estate Qualified Estate Plan
When it comes to thinking about asset protection for real estate investing, we tend to focus on LLCs, corporations, tax strategies, etc. What can get missed in all of the discussions is estate planning. As a real estate investor, you may be looking to create extra income to put your children ...
As a real estate investor, you can’t get around the fact that you need people. You need sellers, you need buyers, and you need everyone in between in order to make deals happen. People are the lifeblood of every good business. People can make or break your success, and investing ...
The Cost is Worth the Coverage
Choosing insurance to protect your investment projects can be tricky – after all, you don’t plan to own this for long, so why opt for additional coverage? Read below for some of the common “cost-saving” insurance missteps: Inadequate Coverage Amounts One of the most common mistakes when selecting an insurance ...
Kansas City: Some Metrics on the Mid-size, Midwest Market
Kansas City is a mid-size metropolis that spans two states: Kansas and Missouri. Let’s take a look at the Missouri side of this former fur-trading post that lies on the banks of the Missouri River. With a population of 463,202 people and 147 constituent neighborhoods, Kansas City boasts a mixed ...
How to Save on Utilities During Tenant Turnovers
One of the biggest costs of owning single-family rental properties is tenant turnover. A vacant rental home, even one that’s empty for just a few weeks or months, will need repairs and maintenance, utilities paid, and a new tenant found and screened. In such situations, any little bit you can ...
Hot Housing Market Predictions
According to the research of my friend Marco Santarelli of Norada Real Estate Investments, as of April 2020, “There is probably no hotter market right now than Kansas City, Missouri. A large, prosperous, self-sufficient, and culturally rich city, which has seen a continuous rise in its employment, directly impacting the ...
Self-Directed Investing – The Journey
Looking back to 2005, it’s hard to believe that a college internship expo would be one of the most pivotal moments in my career. Like every other young and eager college student at the event, I stood in long lines at all the “brand” name firms just to hand over ...
Airbnb Investments during the Pandemic
You have seen the headlines – “Airbnb to layoff nearly 1900 workers” CNBC May 5, 2020 “A Bargain With the Devil’—Bill Comes Due for Overextended Airbnb Hosts” WSJ April 28 The facts are that many investors invested in Airbnb with the expectation of generating considerable rental income to justify the ...
