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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.

Retirement and Career Transitions – 3 Pieces of Advice

Three pieces of advice on career and retirement transitions that helped me move from high-tech to real estate investing.

Property Management – Are You in Good Hands?

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).

Risky Business – Five Factors to Mitigate

Investing in all forms entails a certain amount of risk, and it is well known to investors that investments that have more risk associated with them tend to yield greater returns. The challenge—and the opportunity— is to mitigate risk through knowledge and managing those risks that are controllable.

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.

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.

The Dark Side of Real Estate: Life Outside the Sweet Spot

Deals too good to be true? Thinking about doing it yourself?

Before you invest in risky investment real estate, consider the real cost of a bad investment.

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.