Investors
Why Real Estate is a Fantastic Investment
If you’ve found yourself on this site, you’re likely probably already convinced of the value of real estate investing, but perhaps you’re still learning why real estate over other investment vehicles. I’m anxious to relay to you an article written by Brandon Turner, founder of Bigger Pockets, entitled 12 Reasons Rentals Are Simply the Best…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Evictions Could Lead to Real Estate Market Fallout
Found this article by Tamar Hermes over at Bigger Pockets. I think Tamar does a good job at point to some of the factors investors ought to be keeping an eye on. Give it a read and see if you find it useful: Whether you have one or 1,000 doors, every property owner has been…
Read MoreFinding a Great Home Inspector
Many thanks to Whitey Hutten over at Bigger Pockets for this article on how to find a Great Home Inspector. Check out the full article here. Here is a portion of the article that’s helpful… How to Vet a Home Inspector There isn’t a national certification to be a home inspector, and requirements vary state…
Read MoreShould You Use a Property Management Company for Your Rental Property?
This article over on the QuickenLoans site has some great items to consider when deciding whether to use a Property Management Company or self-managing your rental property. The key is to remember that having a rental property is like having a business. You wouldn’t buy a business and expect it to preform well unless you…
Read MoreRent Control Cannot Escape the Law of Supply and Demand
I came across this article just days after posting a blog post about the same topic. You can read it in it’s entirety here. Just one note, the author incorrectly states the rent control law only applies to landlords who have at least 4 units. This is a common misconception. Rent control applies to all…
Read MoreDoes Rent Control Mean it is Time to Cash-out of Oregon Real Estate?
Last week, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed into law state-wide rent control. The law states in any 12-month period, a landlord cannot raise rent more than 7% plus consumer price index. For 2019, the rent control has been set at 10.3%. The law goes further to restrict no-cause termination for a very small set of…
Read MoreAverage Annual Return
Good investors are always measuring the performance of their investments. When it comes to investment properties, what is the measure of a good investment? Some real estate investors invest for cash flow while others invest anticipating the appreciation of the assets. The Average Annual Return takes three metrics into account: cash flow, appreciation, and amortization.…
Read MoreCreative Financing Options
Creative financing is key in successful real estate investing. One of the many reasons for investing in real estate is because it’s one of the only investments that you can leverage with other people’s money. You probably won’t be able to go down to the bank and get a 30 year loan to buy stocks,…
Read MoreGood Budgeting has a ROI
Investors often look at the Net Operating Income (NOI) and the cash flow to analyze the performance of their investment property. These are important figures but it is absolutely necessary for an investor to set money aside for anticipated costs. When doing so, an investor can turn those expenses into a return on investment, and…
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