More and more people are jumping on the real estate bandwagon. According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of real estate buyers has doubled in the last four years. The recent increase in real estate movement does not come as a surprise. Stricken by the gap between the average income and costs of
Alternative Investments as a Safety Net During Real Estate Downturns
December 13, 2018 by
Most readers have heard the old saying “Don’t place all of your eggs into one basket.” If anything sums up an approach to investment as an income, that saying says it all. And if your primary investment choice is commercial real estate (CRE),then you know the pain of a market downturn. When any financial crisis
Evareium launches ICO to tokenize real estate investments
March 8, 2018 by
Blockchain-based real estate investment startup Evarei is announcing the launch of its first Evareium token sale this week, giving individual investors the chance to buy a stake in lucrative properties by owning the tokens.
California rated worst market for single-family rental investors
July 29, 2016 by
A combination of high demand, low inventories and rising property prices means that California is now home to seven of the top ten worst markets for investing in single-family rentals.
Real estate tech startups rake in $1.4BN, but trouble lies ahead
October 30, 2015 by
Although investors are pouring millions of dollars into real estate technology startups, experts are worried that many of these companies might not stay around long enough to enjoy the money.
Memphis Residential Investments On Target
February 19, 2015 by
When you are looking for residential invest property, you need to take a serious look at the Memphis area. There are few if any other major metropolitan areas with higher rents and more renters than in Memphis. More than half of the households in Memphis prefer to rent rather than own. Something making Memphis particularly
Minimizing Real Estate Investing Risk
November 12, 2014 by
There are many real estate investing business models. Deciding on the one that is right for you determines the level risk you are willing to take with your investment money. Most investors decide between becoming a landlord or rehabbing and flipping middle-income houses. What few people consider is owner financing lower income houses. There’s more
Benefits of Investors Getting a Real Estate Agent’s License
May 14, 2014 by
Whether an investor should get a real estate agent’s license is ultimately a personal decision. Some investors believe it’s critical to the long term success of their investment business and others think it’s a waste of time and money. If you’re an investor, I don’t recommend that you get your license to help the public
Investing in Foreclosures: What Many Investors Overlook
February 6, 2014 by
There is still an element of evergreen truth to foreclosure investments being a means to a financially beneficial end. But when I hear people discuss foreclosure investments, I am overwhelmed with the desire to quote the late, great Inigo Montoya and say, “I do not think it means what you think it means.”
Are Hard Money Loans Worth the Hassle?
October 8, 2013 by
The title is a tough question to answer on several levels. The answer is “yes” hard money is a hassle when it comes to the cost and terms of the loan. The answer is “no” when you have a great deal but you need immediate cash to close it. Beginning and Experienced Investors The answer
