There was one very common theme identified by the dozens of different countries that were present at the World Real Estate Investing Summit. That one key theme was security. The world is investing in the U.S. because US real estate is a highly secured investment. Here are some of the key real estate investment points… Continue Reading
Category Archives: US Investment Properties
Exit Strategies for Condos – 3 Key Questions To Ask Before You Buy
I have seen many people buying condos as investment property lately, especially in the Florida Real EstateMarket. These markets are great for the “lifestyle investors” looking to ride the anticipated growth wave of appreciation over the coming months and years. Condos as investment properties are great for Northerners looking to escape form the cold, Baby… Continue Reading
The Importance of an FHA Approved Condo and Town Home Project
Never underestimate the importance of choosing an FHA approved condo or town home project when considering a real estate investment property. Being educated can save you big time! When purchasing a unit in a condo complex it is important to know the FHA Status of the property. To acquire a loan on a condo complex, your banker… Continue Reading
In Today’s Economy Buying a Home is Cheaper Than Renting
In most cases, buying a home is cheaper than renting a home! According to Trulia a real estate website: 74% of the cities show it is actually cheaper to purchase a home than to rent a home. This is great for the home buyer (when they indeed can qualify for a loan). Herein lies the… Continue Reading
Real Estate Investing in College towns (valuable info for you)
People have been doing real estate investing in college towns for as long as investors have been sending their children off to college. Recently tax laws have changed, making it very lucrative for parents to give the gift of real estate to their children. As of January 2011 you can give up to $5 million… Continue Reading
Technical and fundamental analyses of real estate investing (The Market)
OK, if real estate investing is all about The Market then how do you know what are the best markets and where they are? There are many things here to consider and please remember that no market represents the absolute perfect scenario because after all, we do not live in a perfect world. I believe… Continue Reading
It Is The Market “Silly” – See It Big, Keep It Simple
We see many real estate investors who have lost everything over the past few years. Why would so many investors lose everything if indeed they did their diligence to insure they have great investments? Simply put, they get wrapped up in the tactics. Some are experts in rehabs, while others are experts in single family… Continue Reading
Which is a Better Investment: Cheap Property or The Best Cash Flow and Total Return?
As a question, which is a better investment – Cheap Property or The Best Cash Flow and Total Return? Sounds like a no brainier right? Not so fast. Many people are selling (or buying) property based on emotional indicators of a cheap price point Everybody wants to buy a property and say “ I bought… Continue Reading
U.S. AAA rating: What Does it all Mean?
Last week the Standards and Poor put in affect a decrease to the U.S. AAA credit rating and that send the stock market on a tumble. Only time will really tell what all this means and how it will impact the individuals and impact the masses. One thing I do know is this turned more… Continue Reading
Real Estate Investment Properties – Property Taxes, Millage Rates, Cash Flow “Oh My”
Property taxes, millage rates and cash flow are just three of the thousand moving pieces that make evaluating real estate investment properties a challenge! There are more great reasons to consider a US Investment Property now than ever before: Rock bottom prices (for dozens of reasons) Abundance of tenant demand (for dozens of reasons) Reduced… Continue Reading