Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain are having their financial challenges. Italy, which is currently the world’s eighth financial market, is following behind Greece in respect to financial position. During political unrest, money moves to security of real estate while geo political and social dynamics are shifting. The US is one of three countries projected to… Continue Reading
Why Canada and Mexico Loves To Invest In US Real Estate
Every foreign investor wants to invest in US real estate (reference, Security To Investment Was Key at the World Real Estate Investing Summit) and to add to this list of pros for US real estate investing, Canada and Mexico have additional very compelling reasons. The first has to do with the events of September 11,… Continue Reading
A Happy Real Estate Investing Thanksgiving To All!
Real estate investing is having a VERY Happy Thanksgiving this year! WOW, rarely is there a time when we can be as grateful for opportunity than we are today. For our foreign friends who just hear about the turkey and stuffing part of Thanksgiving, there is a whole other part where we, as Americans, take… Continue Reading
Investor’s Property Buying Checklist
An investor’s property buying checklist is one of the most powerful tools in your real estate investing toolbox! ALL investors want to know the profile of home buyers, as this helps in determining what will be the best investment for generating the best capitol growth. Armed with this information, once you uncover the best location… Continue Reading
Security to Investment was Key at the World Real Estate Investing Summit
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
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
Estoppel Letters (a very close call)
Estoppel letters and real estate investing go hand in hand. Here is a very sad but true story about an investor who did not know what an Estoppel letter was and the importance of getting one up front. First of all, what is an Estoppel letter? Essentially an Estoppel letter is a document that provides… Continue Reading
Tax Planning Meets Real Estate Investment Opportunities
Tax planning meets real estate investment ppportunities in this MUST READ post. Many savvy business people meet with their tax planners in the last couple of months of the year to do pretax planning. If you are one of these people, you know what I am talking about. If you have not ever done so… Continue Reading
Cheapest Real Estate Investment Property in the World
Ever wonder why so many foreign investors are gobbling up U.S. Real Estate investment property? The reasons are many (if you would like to count the ways check out our post “USA Real Estate Is A Great Investment for Overseas Buyers“) and everyone is talking about all the reasons. This infographic however may sum it… Continue Reading