By Trevor Hanson What are Cap Rates? The capitalization rate, commonly referred to as “cap rate”, is most powerfully—an estimator of an investor’s potential return on their real estate investment. Mathematically, the cap rate is a data point, expressed as a percentage, that divides an investment property’s net operating income…
By Christian Knight If you have made the decision to start investing in real estate, congratulations! Now, there are several other choices to make. Assuming that you have already settled on the market where you will be investing, the next major decision is property type. There are several property types…
By Hunter Latta As we become increasingly connected through phones, tablets, computers and other devices, we get used to having answers readily available at our fingertips or voice command. We expect answers fast, and most are a quick Google search away. Similarly, real estate investors looking for financing want quick…
By Yumna Zahidi It’s true—real estate trends vary market to market, across the map. And it’s no secret that buying and managing property can be challenging in multiple zip codes. But many experienced investors recognize the potential for higher returns by finding and investing in properties outside of a single…
By Boris Zhuravel, Managing Director Over the last 12 months the Build-to-Rent asset class has proliferated within the new rental housing landscape as developers and operators have sought to establish or increase single family rental exposure in their portfolios. This is not just a COVID-19-related strategy shift to accommodate…
By Adam Luray, Analyst For investors, a title is paramount. It ensures that they receive a clean deed of ownership on real property as they enter the closing table. Companies who issue these titles provide assurance to a property buyer and their lender that there are no outstanding liens and…
By Michelle Suiter, Relationship Manager Cash flow versus appreciation: which one is right for you and your real estate investment goals? This is a question that many real estate investors ask when determining how and where to grow their rental investment portfolio. The answer to this common housing investment quandary…
How do you, as a landlord, further protect yourself from fiscal responsibility while managing expenses so that you can continue growing your rental business? Today, I’ll explain why umbrella insurance policies can ease fears by newer single-family real estate investors of having a need for separate Limited Liability Companies for…
As a real estate investor, having multiple sources of capital at your disposal is a essential element of your ability to acquire new properties. Most investors have several traditional sources at their disposal, including: Conventional mortgages Owner financing Hard money loans Private money Self-directed IRA funds Home equity lines of…
By Hunter Latta You’ve most likely heard of “the 1% rule”, but have you heard about “the 50% rule”? This investing rule of thumb can help you estimate if your rental property will provide positive cash flow, as well as help determine if your lender’s expense load will be higher…
