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When to Say “No” to a Property
Real estate investing is an art form. While it also requires logic-based, math-centric practicality, there is also an instinctive element to making real estate deals. Just as it’s important to know the right calculations for making a profit, it’s just as valuable to trust your gut instinct about when to walk away if something doesn’t feel right.
The Pros and Cons of House-flipping
With so many television shows and real estate professionals boasting about how amazing house-flipping is, it’s hard to resist all the hype. Buying an old run-down home for cheap, fixing it up, and selling it for more does sound very appealing. However, the entire...
Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property
Investing in real estate is a major goal for some people. However, buying a property when they are first getting started can be a huge leap they are not will to take. Fortunately, there are ways to get started in real estate investing without having to actually buy a...
Why You Should Invest in Multifamily Rentals
There are different types of rental properties, some being more lucrative than others. One of the popular choices is a multifamily property. Multifamily rentals can be a very good investment in real estate. When you’re looking to invest in real estate, here’s why you...
Purchasing Your First Investment Property
Purchasing your first investment property can be a daunting task. If done right, however, investing in real estate can set you on a path to success and financial freedom. Here are some tips to use when purchasing your first investment property. Purchase a “Turnkey”...
Deciding Between Commercial and Residential Real Estate Investing
Are you considering becoming a real estate investor but you aren’t sure if you should pursue commercial or residential real estate? Residential properties are typically single-family homes or rental properties with fewer than five units. Commercial properties include...
Pros and Cons of Mixed-Use Developments
Last month on my blog we covered three reasons for the mixed-use development boom sweeping across the commercial real estate scene. As we’ve found, mixed-use developments are nothing new, as villages, towns, and cities in history embody the very idea. For a time, due...
Three Reasons for the Mixed-Use Development Boom
The commercial real estate scene has seen an uptick in the construction of mixed-use developments in recent years. Of the $1.26 trillion spent in construction during the US construction boom in 2017, mixed-use developments accounted for about 80% of the spending....
The History of Mixed-Use Developments
A mixed-use development is a place that combines commercial and residential properties into one community. You'll frequently see these advertised as “Live, Work, Play” communities. Although we are seeing this type of community more frequently today, it is not a new...
Three Types Of Commercial Investing And How To Determine Which Is Right For You
Real estate investing can be one of the most stable forms of investing and a vital part of almost any investment portfolio. That being said, there are a number of different ways to invest in real estate, from purchasing residential properties to developing commercial...