Achieving financial success through real estate

President’s Tax Proposal Impacts Cash Flow Real Estate (0)

The dramatic return difference between dividend-producing stocks and cash flow real estate makes cash flow real estate very compelling. It will become even more so if the president’s latest budget proposal becomes law. I expect the looming law changes will cause cash flow real estate to become a more mainstream investment for millions of Americans.

Considering a 1031 Exchange? Now is the Time (0)

Now is an ideal time for eligible investors to build long-term wealth and capitalize on current market conditions. 1031 exchanges are a great tool to dispose of under-performing assets and replace them with high cash flow properties. This article explains the process and the best areas to invest.

Property Management – Are You in Good Hands? (0)

These three key factors can make a difference in your investment property returns, especially when you invest out of state (where the cash flow is often best).

Viewing Your Investment Through the Wrong Glasses? (0)

DIY Investing? A look at how primary home ownership, coupled with playing the role of buyer, renovator and investor, can blur the lines of real estate investing and how one evaluates success.

17 Million Reasons I Like Memphis (0)

This year 17 million packages will pass through the five football field sized SmartPost hub. And those 17 million packages help support a stable, logistics-based economy, that ensures good jobs, and a strong investment property rental market.

Where to Invest – Selecting an Investment Neighborhood (4)

Once an investor has selected a market, the next step is to look deeper at the specific neighborhoods within that city.

Having a very specific criteria for choosing investment neighborhoods is vital to an investors success and ability to capitalize on returns and minimize risk.

Show Me the Money – Six Common Cash Flow Misrepresentations (0)

We know we should perform due diligence before making any investment. But often people don’t know what they don’t know. This is especially true when calculating cash flow. Here are six key areas to understand and clarify before considering any real estate investment purchase.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR) – Defined (0)

What is the best metric to use for calculating the returns of an investment property?

This video explains Internal Rate of Return, or IRR, which is an important calculation used in real estate to compare investments to each other.

The Evolution of a Property Management Company (1)

Has your Management Company Evolved? Or are you dealing with a Neanderthal Management Company?

Examine why management gets worse as homes prices get cheaper.

Investing with an IRA (6)

“Can I use my IRA to buy an Investment Property?” To save and invest for retirement, many people use some combination of an individual retirement account (IRA), a company 401(k) or 403(b) plan, or some other tax-advantaged pension, defined benefit, or defined contribution plan.  Typically, their funds are invested in traditional investments, such as stocks, [...]

Lower Tax Bill = Higher Returns (0)

During a time of stock market volatility, having some control in returns is another advantage of real estate as an alternate investment class. With investment properties a successful tax appeal may in some cases may increase the return by 1 or 2% and substantially increase cash flow by several hundred dollars a year.

2012 – The Year for Gen X and Gen Y Investors (0)

Gen X and Gen Y investors are out of the box thinkers who looking for ways to build wealth with creative alternatives to 529 plans and the stock market.

They also tend to be very resourceful and more open to taking calculated risks with their investment portfolios. We are seeing that this group is taking the wheel and will be helping drive the real estate market for years to come.

Building an Inflation Hedge (0)

With the debt ceiling debate, there is a lot of talk about coming inflation or even hyper inflation. Investing in hard assets that keep up with or outpace inflation rates are key to ensuring you have a sound protection against the economic elements.

Three Key Real Estate Terms to Understand (0)

Understanding common real estate terms are key to starting out as a real estate investor. Here, Net Operating Income, Loan to Value Ratio, and Capitalization Rate are defined.

Where to Invest – Selecting an Investment Market (2)

With the current real estate and stock market landscape, we have seen a dramatic shift in real estate investor’s tolerance to risk and their requirements for a quality and stable investment. Gone are the days of appreciation plays and speculation. Today’s prudent investor is searching for a return rooted in predictability.

Get an Early Start for a Successful Exchange (1)

When looking to 1031 exchange, it is important to plan ahead in order to ensure your exchange goes smoothly. Investors searching for 1031 replacement property must act quickly to stay in compliance with the 1031 exchange rules.