Buying Real Estate Notes for sale can be a very prosperous investment. There are different types of notes and often the question arises about how they work. Here are probably the two most common types of notes… The note purchased from a lender These require some real estate investing knowledge and diligence to create the… Continue Reading
Using the US Housing Crisis To Get the Best Investment Properties – Part 2
In our previous post, How The Housing Market Crisis Affected US Investment Properties – Part 1, we talked about the back story to the US Housing Crisis. Today we are going to look at how real estate investors are using the US housing crisis to get the best investment properties. Here is what the savvy… Continue Reading
How The Housing Market Crisis Affected US Investment Properties – Part 1
Using the US housing crisis to get the best real estate investment properties can seem a little mercenary, BUT since it is happening, our best option is to capitalize on the opportunities we see in front of us now! In Part 1 of this series, we will look at How The Housing Market Crisis Affected… Continue Reading
Pros and Cons of Purchasing an US Investment Property Sight Unseen
There are both pros and cons to purchasing US investment property sight unseen. I hesitated to write this article as it had the possibility of opening a whole can of worms (great North American colloquialism!), I then thought why not. There are many real estate investors who do this every day, so it would serve… Continue Reading
Are Craig’s List, EBay, Classified Ads or FSBOs the Best Place to Get a Deal on Real Estate Investing?
Are Craig’s List, EBay, Classified Ads or For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) the best place to get a deal on real estate investing? The answer, of course, is it depends! You may find great properties on these internet sites and you may find horror stories. The big question to ask is, “is there someone involved… Continue Reading
Top 5 Things You Need to Know Before Picking a Realtor for Your Investment Property
Not all realtors (as real estate agents are called here in the U.S.) are created equal. Here are the 5 things you want to know before calling a realtor: 1. Know where you want to invest and why. Most realtors are commission based and they will try and sell you a property because quite simply… Continue Reading
Low Double Digit Returns are Very Sustainable: High Double Digit Returns Are Bait & Switch
Wow! I find myself in a weird mood today… I am the eternal optimist only positive things to say and yet I find myself writing this second post of the day that has its share of negative tones. I guess I am just bothered by all I see happening to the new investors. There are… Continue Reading
Your Property Manager Should Manage Property (only)
When you are looking for an Investment Property Management company, our top tip is that your property manager should manage property only. Seasoned investors all know that the key to a successful and profitable investment lies within the quality of the property manager. To be a property manager in the US you are required to… Continue Reading
Due Diligence – Property Management Questionnaire
A property manager is to your investment as your engine is to your car. Without a great finely tuned engine your car does not deliver you your intended outcome (a safe journey without incident). Likewise, without a systemized, knowledgeable property manager, you will never get to your intended outcome (a safe profitable business operated without… Continue Reading
Infrastructure Can Affect Capitol Growth and Cash Flow
Infrastructure Can Affect Capitol Growth and Cash Flow. I hear these stories all the time so I thought I would share one with you. There are a number of areas where the infrastructure is incomplete and represents possible cash flow issues and or reduced capital growth to the uninformed investor. There are a number of… Continue Reading