Are you new to investing in real estate? Do you have specific questions that the internet cannot answer? Then contacting a real estate lawyer is the best option for you. But where do you start? It may be important to answer the following questions before selecting legal counsel. 1) What…
With investment dollars at stake, the last thing that landlords may want to think about are non-paying tenants. However, the inevitable often occurs and investors are then left with the tough choice between choosing eviction or reaching an agreement. This is why it is critical for real estate investors to…
By Felipe Ossa Original article can be found at: https://www.americanbanker.com/news/why-build-to-rent-is-having-its-moment The ranks of renters have swollen since the financial crisis, but there are few foreclosed homes left to pick up on the cheap and rent out. So some of the biggest landlords are buying, or building, new single-family homes to…
For borrowers, investors and originators alike, its extremely important to understand what makes a good loan and the value of its collateral. This can be made much simpler by understanding general real estate finance terms and the concepts that are applied when underwriting a loan. Additionally, being on the same…
Let’s be real. Many of us have entertained the thought of taking a sledgehammer and pounding a few walls. Or, if you’re the Zen type like I am, then perhaps planting flowers in the yard would meet your desire to renovate. But, what about installing highly technical (and possibly dangerous)…
Whether you are a new landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right tenant to lease vacant property impacts everyone in rental real estate and, of course, their pocketbooks. Each month of vacancy or missed rent can be detrimental to an investor’s overall net operating income (NOI). So, how can…
Millennials often find themselves in a challenging position right after college because of outstanding student loans and the rising costs of living. While many of these young men and women look forward to owning a property as part of their adult journey and achieving the American Dream, the cost of…
It’s Halloween night – a time when imagery and imagination overtakes our senses. The following stories provide a fun, but purely fictional account of what may have taken place at these hauntingly distressed properties before renovation. House 1: The Monster from the Attic As you walk inside, you can feel…
by Dennis Spivey, VP of Originations Owning a single-family rental (SFR) property in today’s real estate environment can prove to be an extremely profitable investment. From individuals owning a single property to larger institutional groups that own thousands, the cap rates and benefits of owning residential investment property have and…
This rocking renovation features a 4-bed, 2.5-bath ranch-style home, located in Harris County, Texas. The layout of this property is unique as it includes an attached small apartment, adjacent to the home, which was included in the renovation. The transformation of this property was executed by the Aguilera Holdings group…
