We’re likely all familiar with old adages like “think outside the box,” “imagine yourself in their shoes,” and “no need to reinvent the wheel.” Over-used and cliché, the underlying truths of these words of wisdom is often lost. Now seemingly reserved for the majority of marketing campaigns, these commonplace phrases…
Someone once asked legendary bank robber Willie Sutton why he robbed banks. It was a simple answer. “Because that’s where the money is.” I use that line often to explain why I became a real estate developer and a real estate investor. That’s where the money is. If you work…
Residential real estate investing can be a lucrative business for those who master the tricks of the trade. In fact, savvy investors are often capable of doubling their investments within months, rather than years, through activities such as house flipping. It takes determination, preparation, hard work, experience, a bit of…
While the old adage reminds us, “cash is king”, savvy investors across all asset classes have grown and continue to grow their portfolios using a variety of investment strategies and financial instruments outside the almighty dollar. Cash may be king, but leverage can be applied to build and expand the…
On a clear and sunny day, your tenant decides to hit you with a 30-day notice of intent to move out. Just like that, the sky is overcast. Luckily, as a well-prepared manager or landlord, you are ready to face these type of challenges. Undoubtedly, there will be many things…
Watch 30 minutes of HGTV and you’re an expert right? Perhaps, but highly unlikely. While you might have great taste for breakfast bars and appreciate the appeal of soft linen colored walls, getting started in real estate investing often takes a little more than “TV learning”. The extra preparation work…
Three weeks into summer and the residential real estate market is heating up. Whether you’re a renter looking for a new home or a keen real estate investor making most of the seasonality, the summer months bring a real estate market ripe with opportunity. Now that school is out, families…
One of the most important components of managing a residential rental income property is determining the fair market rental value. Once you determine this calculation, it will help you determine the rent you plan to charge your tenants. These rental incomes will become annual cash flows that will become the…
by Dennis Spivey, VP As Real Estate in the US continues to recover from the financial crisis of the mid 2000’s, there has been a steady flow of capital moving back into single family residential investment opportunities. From the fix and flip model, to the long-term rental/hold strategy, we’ve seen…
Be aware of these five common fix and flip mistakes that may push you over or under With the rise of fix and flip TV shows that make rehabbing look like a breeze, home flipping has become a growing trend that many new investors are jumping right into and acquiring…
