Building a rental portfolio requires the right tools. And, while there are multiple methods to real estate investing, some ways are simply more effective and efficient than others. In order to maximize production and build a portfolio, all aspects of the asset cycle must be properly analyzed and targeted for…
By Mario Navarrete. As the year comes to a close and we all reflect on what we were able to accomplish in the last 12 months, I am filled with incredible motivation and zeal for 2019. This year showed us a robust velocity of production, innovation and long-term interest. Not…
With the latest advancements in satellite imagery and data, viewers can now see the pathway and immediate impact that hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tsunamis, tornadoes and other natural disasters can cause as they threaten a coast, town or neighborhood. Yet, some property owners still prefer to be more reactive than proactive…
In this article we’ll cover these topics related to Cap Rate and ROI: What are Cap Rates? Cap Rate Formula Cap Rate Example Cap Rate vs ROI Having a fundamental understanding of how financial success is measured is important for any industry. This especially holds true within financing decisions of…
By Ramsey Kassih. Real estate investors have many different investment options to reach their overall goals. Choosing which niche to specialize in could be a very difficult decision. Two of the most popular strategies, and for good reason, are “fix and flip” or “buy and hold”. These unique strategies both…
Residential real estate investors don’t often like to talk about maintenance or CapEx. Why would they? It’s not glamorous, and it’s sure not fun to think about ongoing expenditures when looking at investment properties. But if you are serious about analyzing a deal and building a cash-flowing portfolio of rental…
By: Mario Navarrete, Relationship Manager The 11th Loan Dilemma Michael, a broker who I worked with many years ago, asked if I would like to meet him up for drinks to discuss a client who has a portfolio of residential rental properties. “Of course!” I said. We met up at…
By Tuan Pham, Senior Vice President of Marketing Why Old-School Professionals Don’t Embrace Digital In a world buzzing with trends, “old-school” professionals are often proud of holding on to their “classic” tried and true ways, and understandably so. Why go off the beaten path? Why spend time, money and effort…
GSEs (Government Sponsored Entities) have long been around to boost both investment and credit in the housing market. Although privately held, these quasi-governmental entities allow access to capital at a generally low cost in order to increase the flow of credit to specific sectors of the American economy. After the…
As a residential real estate investor, how do you determine what metrics are most likely to predict property appreciation? Some trends are harder to interpret than others. Using comparable properties can be helpful to get a macro-level understanding of the overall market but they can also cover up some underlying…
