November 2010

What to Watch out For in Self Directed IRA Transactions

by Clint Coons | November 4, 2010

Considering investing in real estate with your IRA? Sounds great and there are a number of companies who actively promote real estate investing through a “Self Directed IRA”. For a fee, you can roll over an existing IRA or 401k from a previous employer and gain control over how your funds are invested. The problem [...]

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Commentary

Will The GOP Wave Wash Away The Real Estate Mess?

by Charles Feldman | November 4, 2010

It is supposed to be–United we stand, divided we fall. But when it comes to our now divided federal government, only time will tell whether that axiom is true or false. And what of the real estate mess in the land? Will the Republican takeover of the House translate into higher home prices and the [...]

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Landlord Tenant

5 Reasons Why You Should Rent To Section 8 Tenants

by Shae Bynes | November 4, 2010

Real estate investors have a love/hate relationship with Section 8, a financial housing assistance program provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). I’ve heard horror stories about tenants completely wrecking properties, tenants moving large numbers of adults and children into the home, and other flavors of major drama. There are certainly [...]

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Commentary

Ten Reasons Why I Don’t Need Property Managers

by Steve Dexter | November 4, 2010

So you have a property in a distant city, you want to rent it out, but you don’t want to pay a property manager an arm and a leg. Are you at the mercy of a stranger who may over charge you on their monthly fee, on costly repairs that are all too frequent, and [...]

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Real Estate Investing

The Evolution of an REDC Auction Deal

by Marty Boardman | November 3, 2010

I couldn’t get the song out my head. Leroy Van Dyke sang it. My Dad would play this tune in the aftermarket cassette deck of our 1976 Chevy Caprice wood paneled station wagon over and over again. As I entered the grand ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Downtown Phoenix that early Saturday morning in June the [...]

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Commentary

Three Ways To Make Money In Real Estate On Purpose

by J. Lamar Ferren | November 3, 2010

I often wonder if there is a percentage of real estate investors out there who feel that the only people who make money in real estate either have a boat load of money to invest, have perfect if not near perfect credit, or just chow down on some Lucky Charms every morning and just happen [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Local Real Estate Club Meetings: 7 Reasons to Attend

by Julie Broad | November 3, 2010

I have a confession to make. For the first six or so years I was a real estate investor I didn’t attend a single real estate investing club meeting. For the first couple of years I was actually doing my MBA in real estate and finance. I attended a lot of events and forums dedicated [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Finding Truth As It Is – OR – Creating Your Own

by Jeff Brown | November 2, 2010

Try getting’ two or more real estate investors talkin’ about when to make a move and/or what move to make can be interesting, sometimes heatedly so. Usually I can listen for awhile, picking out to what ‘school’ each investor seems to adhere. One thinks tax deferred exchanges (IRC Sec. 1031) are the be all end [...]

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Commentary

Appreciation: The Investor’s Great Unknown

by Douglas Lazovick | November 2, 2010

Most experienced investors will tell you that comprehensive analysis and underwriting is the key to success in real estate investing and that appreciation is just an added bonus in the equation. While that is sound advice, lets be honest; appreciation is the 800 pound gorilla in the room when it comes to real estate investing. [...]

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Housing

Mixed Home Prices, New and Existing Home Sales Reinforce Recovery

by Ryan Hinricher | November 1, 2010

This week’s discussion covers mixed reviews on home prices, a weekly update on mortgage rates and applications, both new and existing home sales, and a critical update on market absorption rates. Home Prices Mixed Home prices were on everyone’s mind last week as Case-Shiller, FHFA, and CoreLogic all reported data through August. Case-Shiller’s 20-city composite [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Real Estate’s PhDs and MBAs

by Richard Warren | November 1, 2010

Real estate investing does not require an advanced degree. You don’t need a college education, high school diploma, or any formal schooling at all. Equal opportunities exist for all regardless of ethnicity, economic class, social standing, sexual orientation, or religious preference. But if you want an MBA you’ll need a PhD first. An MBA has [...]

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