The Best Real Estate Advice I Ever Received
When I was first getting started, I sought out the best real estate investing knowledge I could find. I talked with other investors and read as much as I could. But…
Finding Deals
Analyze any real estate deal like the pros.
Try Out These Free Web Tools to Evaluate Deals
Evaluating a property is one of the most important aspects of investing. Luckily, most of what you'll need is available for free if you know where to look.
3 Hidden Pitfalls of Online Auctions (& How to Avoid Them)
When attempting to buy property on real estate auction websites, you can lose your deposit without closing on the property or even end up with a property you can't sell.…
How to Accurately Estimate Expenses on a Rental
When it comes to new investors who are interested in rental real estate, the financial side of things causes the most frustration. People aren’t sure how to calculate anticipated monthly…
Due Diligence Gone Wrong: Lessons Learned from a Tragic Tale
The importance of thoroughly performing due diligence cannot be overstated. I would know! I had to learn the hard way. This is a story about skipping inspections and underestimating the…
6 Types of Rental Property Add-Ons (& a Look at Whether They’re Worth It)
Certain homes naturally lend themselves to easy additions, such as bedrooms or bathrooms, or present opportunities to convert already existing space into living space. Consider the following ways to not…
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Case Study: A 7-Unit Multifamily Financial Statement Analysis [Real-Life Example!]
I recently reviewed the OM of a 7-unit building. After analyzing the financials, I decided against it. Hopefully there are some lessons in the analysis.
How to Find Real Estate Deals Using Hubzu (& Other Online Auction Sites)
To be successful in today's market, you need to be looking for deals in various places with multiple strategies. One strategy that many investors utilize is buying property off online…
Warning: Cap Rates Range From Unhelpful to Downright Deceitful. Use These Metrics Instead.
It's shocking how even experienced multifamily investors refer to the cap rate as the end-all, be-all end-all metric. But in all actuality, it is nothing more than a measure of…
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How Much Should You Be Paying for a 1031 Exchange? [New Research!]
The median price for a 1031 Exchange is $750. Most qualified intermediaries (QI) include one sale property and one purchase property for their fee, with additional purchases around $250 each.…
How to Evaluate A-Class, B-Class, and C-Class Properties
What differentiates the different asset classes in real estate? Learn how to identify and evaluate A, B, and C-class neighborhoods here.
Colorado Springs Short-Term Rental: How We’re Averaging $6,200/Mo in Revenue
It’s one thing to tell other people to put their money somewhere, and it’s another thing to do it yourself. So, this post is about putting your money where your…
