How should you invest your $50,000 in real estate now?
in this article a general question on Big Pockets Forum Something like, “I have $50,000 and I want to invest in real estate. How should I start?” In normal times, my advice would be home hacking for the first time investor nine times out of 10, especially given the clearly better rates and terms that […]
10 Ways to Spring Clean Your Real Estate Business
in this article When the weather warms up, it’s a good time to clean out the nooks and crannies, and not just your closets. Every year, you should take a step back, evaluate your processes, take care of your business “housekeeping,” and set new goals. You just did your taxes, so getting organized for next […]
What Kind of Rental Property Insurance Do You Need for Short, Medium and Long Term Rentals?
in this article This article was brought to you by Steadily. Read our Editorial Guidelines for more information. Investing in real estate comes with risk, and having the right insurance coverage is critical to protecting your rental property investment. Just as each property is unique, your insurance policy should also be tailored to your type […]
Rent prices are falling the fastest in these 10 markets
in this article Median asking rents are starting to drop in many markets, according to new statistics From Redfin, From Turnaround skyrocketing rental prices Celebrated last spring. The average national asking rent fell to $1,937 in March, a 0.4% decline year-over-year. The median asking rent prices are lower than in the past year, and days […]
Will investors with high credit scores pay more now? What the new mortgage rules really mean
in this article There has been much alarm in the real estate investment community over a recently enacted Federal Housing Finance Agency rule made for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans regarding mortgage fees. The gist of the complaint is that home buyers with good credit will now have to subsidize those with bad credit. […]
Prices and trends in 2023
in this article Dallas, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, with a large, diverse and growing economy. With home prices well below the national average and solid cash flow potential, Dallas has several characteristics that support favorable long-term conditions for real estate investors. Population and Labor Market Located in Northeast […]
Disadvantages, Potential and Idle Opportunities
in this article This article is presented by Aloha Capital. Read our Editorial Guidelines for more information. More and more real estate investors are exploring what the other side of the closing table might look like. I don’t mean to be a seller, but a lender. With interest rates rising, you can easily earn double-digit […]
These Three Forces Will Ensure 1031 Exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts Are Here to Stay
in this article This article is brought to you by KA Properties & Investments. Read our Editorial Guidelines for more information. It doesn’t seem that long ago when the winds around the commercial real estate industry were rustling with whispers of the Biden administration’s plan to repeal existing 1031 exchange laws and create alternate types […]
How to Win Big as a Buyer in These Market Conditions
in this article I’m sure you’ve heard people say, “I’ll wait to buy when housing prices start going down” more than once over the years. well guess what? Housing prices are coming down, but we are not seeing an influx of new buyers. The same people who were waiting for housing prices to fall are […]
What is a blanket mortgage and does it make sense?
in this article A blanket mortgage is useful for real estate investors with a large real estate portfolio. Also called a blanket loan, the mortgage consolidates several different loans into a single mortgage. For many experienced investors, having one loan payment makes multiple mortgage payments and interest rates much simpler. However, arranging a comprehensive mortgage […]
