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Could Owning Operational Real Estate be Your Ideal Investment?
Exploring Owning Operational Real Estate Owning real estate for investment can take a little or a lot of work, depending on the type of asset you purchase. Passive investments in real estate offerings managed by professional sponsors require little-to-no work on the part of investors. Single-tenant, triple-net leased commercial properties also require little time and […]
Real Estate Partnerships – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Complexity of Real Estate Partnerships Owning investment real estate can be a complicated undertaking. Add in real estate partnerships and the complexity only increases. However, real estate can be a valuable part of your investment portfolio. It provides asset diversification, a hedge against stock market and interest rate fluctuation, and an opportunity for appreciation […]
An “Eject Button” is not a Viable Real Estate Exit Strategy
If you ever watch Saturday morning cartoons, you may notice that every time a hero like Bugs Bunny gets stuck in a tight spot, there is always an “eject” button to catapult him safely out of danger. Not only is this entertaining to watch, but it also offers up a valuable lesson for adults: You […]
Timeshare Ownership is the Fabulous Getaway You’ll Never Escape
Timeshares are one of those things people love to hate. Sort of like network marketing or President Trump. Lots of bad press, but enough positive aspects and flashy hype that people keep coming back wanting more. But are they really as bad as they seem? Timeshare Ownership: The Frenemy of the Real Estate World While […]
Survey Says: Investing in Real Estate is the Popular Choice Among Americans
The U.S. real estate market continues to improve thanks to greater confidence in the housing market, and with the upward movement comes more cash flowing for investing in real estate. There are a number of different ways to get involved in real estate investments depending on what you, the investor, are looking for. It’s a […]
Real Estate Investment Portfolio Diversity is Sound Strategy
Experienced financial advisors point out to clients that real estate investment portfolio diversity will help reduce risk in their overall portfolio. You can achieve this in the stock market by purchasing several different stocks, or by investing in a fund that holds multiple stocks. Diversification in real estate works much the same way. Investors can […]
Evaluating Real Estate Investments by Asset Type
And the Best Real Estate Investment is… One question I am often asked about with regards to real estate is: What is the “best” type of property to invest in? Obviously, there is no right or wrong answer. Your ability to risk the money you invest, the returns you might expect, time horizons, and your […]
Interested in Real Estate Investing? Start Here
Familiarize yourself with the important financial terminology used in connection with real estate investment, property operations and lending.
How to Leverage Real Estate Investments
Should you leverage real estate investments? The answer depends on six factors, and our expert breaks down each one for you.
Trust me! How to Evaluate Sponsors of Real Estate Investments
The smart real estate investor’s checklist for Deal Sponsor diligence. When considering investing in a passive real estate deal, the qualities of the sponsor are arguably more important than the underlying real estate: