Let’s be real. Many of us have entertained the thought of taking a sledgehammer and pounding a few walls. Or, if you’re the Zen type like I am, then perhaps planting flowers in the yard would meet your desire to renovate. But, what about installing highly technical (and possibly dangerous)…
Whether you are a new landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right tenant to lease vacant property impacts everyone in rental real estate and, of course, their pocketbooks. Each month of vacancy or missed rent can be detrimental to an investor’s overall net operating income (NOI). So, how can…
Millennials often find themselves in a challenging position right after college because of outstanding student loans and the rising costs of living. While many of these young men and women look forward to owning a property as part of their adult journey and achieving the American Dream, the cost of…
It’s Halloween night – a time when imagery and imagination overtakes our senses. The following stories provide a fun, but purely fictional account of what may have taken place at these hauntingly distressed properties before renovation. House 1: The Monster from the Attic As you walk inside, you can feel…
by Dennis Spivey, VP of Originations Owning a single-family rental (SFR) property in today’s real estate environment can prove to be an extremely profitable investment. From individuals owning a single property to larger institutional groups that own thousands, the cap rates and benefits of owning residential investment property have and…
This rocking renovation features a 4-bed, 2.5-bath ranch-style home, located in Harris County, Texas. The layout of this property is unique as it includes an attached small apartment, adjacent to the home, which was included in the renovation. The transformation of this property was executed by the Aguilera Holdings group…
by Tim Leber, Relationship Manager The Beginning of the Shift: The single-family rental market is one that has given some of the more institutional lenders heartburn over the past couple of years. In the post-recession world that has investors and lenders scrambling to realize the huge demand for large multi-family…
We are living in an era of self-driving cars and artificial intelligence. The political climate in 2017 is strenuous, but the stock markets are hitting record highs. Yet, through these technological advancements and unpredictable environments, residential real estate continues to be one of the most stable and attractive investments. Investors…
Our rocking renovation spotlight shines on the modern transformation of this 3-bed, 2.5-bath, two-story ranch style home. The property, located in Grayson, Georgia, was renovated by Lunsford House Properties, LLC, a real estate investing firm that specializes in a buy and hold investment strategy. Prior to its modernization, the home…
Investing in the United States residential real estate market is no longer just for locals. Over the last decade, the US real estate market has seen a meaningful influx of foreign investment across all real estate asset classes. The relative strength and stability of the US real estate market continues…
