Tag Archive for ‘Property Analysis’

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?

The Dark Side of Real Estate – Part Two

Several clients have contacted me over the last few days to discuss a recent article about investors picking up homes “by the dozen.” People are really intrigued by the idea of picking up $500 houses. What could go wrong?

Real Estate as an Asset Class

After extensive research and experience within a specific market and its sub-markets, trends and characteristics develop that allow an investor to set up portfolio models similar to other asset classes.

Show Me the Money – Six Common Cash Flow Misrepresentations

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.

The True Value of Due Diligence

As we watched the flooding and devastation in Memphis this spring, we were reminded that due diligence has greater value in areas that investors do not often consider.

Case Study – Baby Boomers – Increasing Passive Income for Retirement

With retirement looming and a need to find stronger returns from their investments, how can baby boomers use their current equity to increase passive income?

This case study gives a real world example.

The Tax Advantages of Investment Real Estate (3 of 3) – 1031 Exchanges

1031 Exchanges are one of the most valuable tools to build an investment real estate portfolio while deferring taxes indefinitely. This case study illustrates the value of 1031 Exchanges and outlines long term tax deferral strategies.

Why Invest Out of State?

Most investors are primary homeowners. They understand and value home ownership and use that knowledge as a platform when considering investing in real estate but investment real estate is just that, an investment.

With ideal real estate investments you want excellent returns, minimal risk, and a passive relationship with the asset.

Where to Invest – Selecting an Investment Market

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.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR) – Defined

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.