Commercial Real Estate Mentor: Three Reasons You Don’t Want to be Caught Without One
Are you considering buying commercial real estate investment property? You are not alone. Commercial real estate is a wealth building machine as long as you do it right. However, investing in commercial real estate, though there are a few similarities, is strikingly different from residential real estate investing. So, if you are going to make […]
What the Wealthy Understand About Commercial Real Estate
Did you know that a majority of millionaires in the US obtained their wealth through real estate? Because of the ability to provide regular income, favorable tax policies, and appreciation, real estate investing, particularly in commercial properties, is an amazing way to produce wealth. In fact, it is a far superior avenue to creating wealth […]
Networking: What New Real Estate Investors Should Invest In Most
As a new real estate investor, you may wonder where to start. Should you be looking at neighborhoods? Should you be finding funding? Should you be learning about renovations? The answer is that although you need to start focusing on all of these things, the best way to do that is to surround yourself with […]
You Are Who You Hang Out With
Over the years, I’ve learned that the great things about humans are that we can reinvent ourselves. If we are not happy with who or where we are in life, we can do something about it. I’ve also learned that we tend to hang around like-minded people. This can be both good and bad, depending […]
Transactional Funding: A Fast Way to Get Real Estate Investment Financing
In the past, I’ve discussed several different ways to get finance your real estate investments. This includes traditional lending, using a hard money lender, finding other investors, and investing IRA funds through a self-directed IRA. However, there is another way to find capital known as transactional funding. This type of funding works best for those […]
Rising Interest Rates and REITs: What It Means For You
As interest rates rise, so does the cost of financing property. Since REITs are in the business of property ownership, you may be wondering what’s going to happen now that interest rates are poised to rise. Here are a few things you need to understand about REITs and interest rates. Rising Interest Rates REITs are […]
Using a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate
If you are looking for a way to create a steady stream of income for retirement, then you should consider real estate investing through a self-directed IRA. A self-directed IRA allows you to take more control of your money and how it is invested. However, buying and selling real estate with an IRA can be […]
Five Things You Must Do Before Becoming a Landlord
Why is real estate investment such a great opportunity? The biggest reason is that everyone needs a place to live, making real estate something that is more than a fad. Owning property to rent to others can be a great way to make money and produce an ongoing income. However, if you aren’t prepared, you […]
Real Estate Investments Still Preferred Over Stocks
For the fifth year in a row, Americans believe that real estate is a better investment for growing wealth than any other long-term investment, including stocks and bonds. Here is what the poll found and what I feel are the reasons Americans choose real estate again and again. April Gallup Poll An April Gallup poll […]
Depreciation and Why It Matters For Real Estate Investors
Are you looking for a great way to invest for retirement? Do you need to find a reliable source of income? If so, then you should be looking at real estate investing. This is one retirement vehicle with consistent and reliable returns no matter what the economic climate. Why Real Estate? Most people love real […]
