What’s That Underperforming Property REALLY Costing You? I was out of town last week and had an opportunity to meet a number of different investors on my trip. One conversation in particular stuck with me because I believe the scenario is common to a lot of people. Many investors that are in the market today for investment properties were the same ones that were buying properties either during the real estate frenzy of the mid-2000’s or on the front end of the recession (before prices had … [Read more...]
News Flash! TIMING The Maximization Of Your Cash Flow Is KEY
August 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
News Flash! TIMING The Maximization Of Your Cash Flow Is KEY If you’ve been investing for the long run, it’s almost axiomatic you’ve read a buncha how-to books, watched countless webinars and/or videos on the subject. Most of ‘em, at least from where I sit, give solid advice, if considered in a vacuum. For example, the counsel encouraging cash flow is a no-brainer, right? Not so fast, QuickDraw breath. If you’re 39 years old with 10-25 years to retirement, what on earth does a lotta … [Read more...]
Global Cash Flow – Real Estate Financing’s Newest Buzz Words
August 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Global Cash Flow – Real Estate Financing’s Newest Buzz Words There is nothing worse than finding just the right investment property that you know will make you great income, only to have the opportunity fall through because you got turned down for financing. It’s even worse when you see someone else pick up the property and make a fortune. It’s a devastating feeling, but one that real estate investors face every day with all of the changing lending guidelines.You located the … [Read more...]
Using High Interest Private Financing is Still Better Than Cash
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Using High Interest Private Financing is Still Better Than CashWith investors battling a tight credit market, the opportunity to obtain financing for investment properties can often times prove more difficult than expected for some investors. Five years ago many of these same investors had no problem walking into their local lender’s office and getting approved for a loan. Nowadays, it seems like underwriters need a blood sample to approve a loan for an investor (even when that investor could … [Read more...]
Raising Private Money – Debt or Equity Partners
May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Raising Private Money – Debt or Equity PartnersWhen you are ready to start raising private money for your real estate deals, there are two different types of private money partners you can look for: debt partners and equity partners. Both can help you raise all the money you need to fund your real estate deals, but they work very differently. In this article we’re going to take a look at both debt and equity partners. We’ll explore how they are different and why you would use each to … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Working with A Turn-Key Company
February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pros and Cons of Working with A Turn-Key CompanyWith such a diverse collection of real estate markets around the country, investors have many choices when it comes to where to invest in real estate. Some investors look for areas that were hit hard by the real estate crash in hopes of acquiring property that will experience a recovery in values over the next several years (ex. Phoenix, Las Vegas, Orlando). Other investors look for markets with very inexpensive properties that cash flow well, but … [Read more...]
Real Estate Investment Schools of Thought Vary
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Real Estate Investment Schools of Thought VaryI had a customer call me a while back. He’d invested in his first small income property, and was troubled by the advice his 70 year old dad had offered. In fact, there was tension between them about what investment strategies the younger man should employ. Dad, we’ll call him ‘Sam’, had a core belief that debt, even in the best light, was nearly evil. Nothin’ good could come from it, and everything awful was almost assured, due to its … [Read more...]
Attention Cash Buyers With Cheap, Free ‘n Clear Rental Homes
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Attention Cash Buyers With Cheap, Free ‘n Clear Rental HomesIt’s so enticing to be able to buy a home relatively cheap, for cash, isn’t it? Sometimes, though rarely, it’s even better when they’re young and pretty. If there’s little or no fix-up, the high lasts extra long. You’re in that sweet career spot where you’re above the middle point in your career earnings, say 40-55 years old or so. The cash flow literally makes you giddy at times. You’ve got four of ‘em now, and are … [Read more...]
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