Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to [email protected] Question from Meika: Brian, I recently purchased a single family home with an FHA Loan. My husband and I are closer to
5 ways to start investing in real estate in 2020
June 18, 2020 by
For many people, the word investing is synonymous with the stock market because it promises exceptional results. But, investing is a complex process that cannot be mastered overnight, and it comes with a learning curve. If you love the stock market, you probably need to diversify the portfolio to protect from market volatility. Or you
The Most Important Statistics for Real Estate Investing
June 3, 2020 by
The most important statistics for one investor aren’t always particularly important to another. For instance, if you want to know “what’s today’s hot real estate market?” you can simply google for that statistic. However, by the time you take action, all of the best deals will be gone and what drove the market up is
Should Real Estate Investors Get Their Realtor’s License?
May 11, 2020 by
As an investor, you always have your eye on how you can make a greater profit. You look for the next beat deal everywhere. And you put in all the work you can yourself to help you save money. After all, money saved is money earned, especially in your career! If you get your real estate
How To Find The Right Loans For Real Estate Investing
April 30, 2020 by
For those who are new to the world of investing, finding a property isn’t the hardest part! For many, finding the right type of loan for their real estate investment can make or break their next deal. Real estate investors are often on the hunt for the next big deal, but finding the funding for
Real estate investors look to cash in on COVID-19 opportunities
April 26, 2020 by
Investors with money to spare are preparing to take advantage of new opportunities in the housing market that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While housing stock in many areas remains critically low, investors still see potential growth areas and opportunities for home flipping and rentals. For one thing, some investors say
Ask Brian: What is a Good Investing Strategy Based on Risk?
March 3, 2020 by
Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to [email protected] Question from Bret outside Bakersfield, CA: Hi Brian, I inherited an aunt’s house in Minnesota almost a year ago. I’ve already sold
Micro-investment firms aim to attract more investors to real estate
February 21, 2020 by
Many consumers have never been able to get into the real estate investing game simply because of the amount of capital required, but an emerging “micro-investing” trend is changing that, enabling a new wave of eager investors to get into the game with minimal sums of cash. In some cases, micro-investment opportunities exist for as
How Rental Properties Change the Math of Retirement Income
February 10, 2020 by
When your passive income from investments can cover your monthly living expenses, you reach financial independence. In other words, working becomes optional. While the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement has its share of critics, the simple fact is that anyone can retire early. It takes a high savings rate of course – you can’t
Real Estate Investing Without Landlord Turmoil
January 30, 2020 by
Being a landlord is a great way to invest in real estate but it comes with a lot of hands-on work that not everyone wants to deal with. One hassle is the so-called “plugged toilet in the middle of the night.” But there are several other simple ways you can invest in real estate without
