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Steve Steadele's Articles

1. Assessing Motivation—Four Reasons Sellers Sell

   about 3 years ago

   If you buy an apartment building and hope to make a lot of money, you'll need to convert current and/or future cash flow into value. Price is undoubtedly a major factor in your decision making proc...

2. Due Diligence—An Essential Component of Your Management Plan

   about 3 years ago

   Good negotiations require thorough due diligence. Most investors do very little due diligence. Many simply verify the rent roll, do a physical inspection, make a few adjustments to an operating rep...

3. Mama Always Said, “Read the Fine Print.”

   about 3 years ago

   The Purchase and Sale Agreement is one of the most important documents you'll ever sign, yet most investors have no idea what it says or means. Here are a few tips on what to look for.

4. Top Five Reasons to Invest in Apartment Buildings

   about 3 years ago

   The benefits of investing in multifamily properties are out of this world. I haven't found a single reason not to invest in apartment buildings. Let's review five of the top reasons apartments simp...

5. When Sharks Stop Swimming

   about 3 years ago

   What would happen to your real estate business if you stopped working? Would it continue to flourish and produce mountains of cash without you? Or, would it die a slow and painful death? Here are a...

6. Multiple Offers: How to Get Yours to the Top

   about 3 years ago

   The best properties don't stay on the market long. Sometimes the seller will receive multiple offers. You'll need to do everything you can to get yours to stand out if you want to buy the property....

7. Puddle Jumpers: Investors Discover Leap to Apartments Not so Difficult

   about 3 years ago

   I find that investors hesitate to buy apartment buildings for a couple reasons: First, they believe apartments require a lot of money. For some people that might be defined as the down payment requ...