by Stefan Malmlund What is the 1% and 2% Rule? When investors look at real estate, they tend to consider many different factors, but the 1% or 2% rule are often on their minds. Real estate investors use these rules as a general guideline for estimating their rental property cashflow…
by Rachel Adams The apartment complex market, also known as the multifamily market, has continued to grow steadily and gain exposure amongst investors of all kinds – experienced, novice, foreign, “mom and pop” operators, etc. Even amidst a global pandemic, the multifamily market continues to show areas of growth and…
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…
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…
