The single family rental market remains an opportunity for investors seeking reliable cash flows, strong returns, and meaningful appreciation. Driven by New Year’s resolutions, the dream of a plush retirement, and/or an increasing demand for rentals, the keen real estate investor tracks the high—and low—preforming markets. Any responsible fix and…
The volatility of the stock market in 2016 has left some people looking for an alternative investment strategy, including real estate. A new report from HomeUnion, looks at the best and worst markets for Single Family Rentals (SFRs). HomeUnion researched the markets with the highest and lowest capitalization rate. (The…
by Renters Warehouse Property management can be a tricky business. While you may be someone who understands Rent Estate™ (meaning that you own and rent one or more properties), handling all the functions required to rent your property out effectively requires the expertise and know-how of an experienced professional. It’s…
Whether you are a fix & sell or a buy & hold investor, the single most important factor in successful investing is to find a great deal that will bring you profits on a fix and flip opportunity or a high cap rate on a long-term hold. There are many…
by Chris Hoeffel, Chief Financial Officer As more baby boomers think about their (delayed) retirement strategies, the range of alternatives can span from an air-tight portfolio of government bonds to investing in a little B&B in the country. Some offer a secure, but low-yield stream of monthly income, others provide…
Whether you are just beginning your real estate portfolio or are a seasoned investor, professional networking should be a fundamental component of your business plan. Similar to other industries, the more people you interact with, the more business you stand to acquire. The following are four reasons why real estate…
Having a real estate mentor is one of the most valuable methods of preparation in the business. Nothing beats the advice of an experienced mentor, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve spent the last few years in the real estate industry. Working with a real estate mentor can benefit…
According to Robert Berger of U.S. News and World Report, rental properties can provide a meaningful source of consistent income as part of your retirement planning and portfolio. He claims, “Buying a property or two could provide enough income to allow you to retire sooner.” However, you'll need to ensure…
When filing tax returns, many homeowners choose to itemize their deductions because of the mortgage interest deduction. But because of increased fraud, there are two new mortgage interest reporting requirements designed to catch false or inflated deductions. Mortgage interest generally includes interest paid or accrued during the tax year on…
Updated: March 14th, 2017 Depending on the stage and type of real estate financing, both a recourse and nonrecourse loan are used by different real estate finance lending companies. The non-recourse loan is very popular with real estate investors looking to borrow money for the new fix and flip projects.…
