Tag Archive for ‘long-term investment’

2012-2020 Road to Recovery – U.S. Housing Market

Everyone knows the old adage, “buy low and sell high.” The problem is that this feels counter intuitive at the time. Those people who sold during the housing bubble run up and preserved their cash are the same investors buying up property now. Housing is turning around and now is the time to get in the game.

Investment Real Estate Better than Stocks?

Warren Buffet said he’d buy up ” a couple of hundred thousand” single family homes if it were practical to do so. He went on to say that this is a long term strategy. The idea is to purchase with a 30 year mortgage with low rates and to refinance (if rates go down).

Why all the press?

President’s Tax Proposal Impacts Cash Flow Real Estate

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

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.

2012 – The Year for Gen X and Gen Y Investors

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.

Increasing Income with Lower Interest Rates

What if low interest rates could actually boost one’s investment returns instead of lower them? As some out-of-the-box thinkers have discovered, properly chosen cash flow real estate investments can produce 10-13% returns even when interest rates fall.

529 Plans Fall Short

According to fund-researcher Morningstar, the average 529 plan fell 9.5% in the third quarter of 2011 and is down nearly 6% for through Sep 30th. So what are parents to do?

Case Study – Generation X & Saving for College

With sluggish 529 returns, Jim and Ruth needed a way to invest that would ensure stronger returns. They needed an assets that would generate income and help fund their daughter’s college ten years from now.

This case study shoes how investment property was the answer, providing strong cash flow now and appreciation potential to help them meet their goals.

Three Key Real Estate Terms to Understand

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.

Wall Street and DC turn to Main Street

Solving the glut in foreclosed homes is one of the keys to economic recovery. Even Wall Street and the government are getting in to the game. If done correctly with a trusted team of professionals, real estate is the only investment class I know of currently that can offer 8-12% returns with little volatility and risk.