Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSC) – What it is and Why it Matters For You!
The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSC) is a term often used by bankers and others when discussing investment real estate. In my experience, DSC is one of those items often…
News & Trends
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Is an Appraisal an Accurate Representation of Market Value?
Is an Appraisal an Accurate Representation of Market Value? No. Well, not always at least. The question has come up from numerous buyers I know on whether they should they…
Opportunity in New Construction
With the quick rise in home prices, we saw an opportunity early this year to snatch up a few developed single family lots in anticipation of a new construction boom.…
How to Create a Million Dollars of Wealth in 13.3 Years
Long term real estate investing has this misconstrued reputation as the Crock-pot of real estate investing strategies: Low and slow, set it and forget it and at some point you…
What is a “Comp?”
My recent post on appraisals generated some thoughtful and insightful comments. One noted some folks may not really know what a “good comp” is. That got me thinking. Sometimes we…
Germany Investing in American Real Estate
There’s been a persistent trend throughout the past two quarters of overseas investing bodies making strong moves towards American real estate. As I noted in a prior post, the newest…
How to Invest Your First $25,000
It is not uncommon for us to work with investors who have saved somewhere along the lines of $25,000 and want to know the best way to invest this money.…
Real Estate Apps: The 10 Best Mobile Apps for Real Estate Professionals
Really – I don’t know how you older folks survived the past without… a smartphone. I mean – having to get from one place to another using a map? How…
Let’s Walk Through an Analysis: The Hard Money Fix, Rent, and Refi
I’m kinda a math nerd, so when opportunities arise in the BiggerPockets Forums to analyze a deal, I love to jump into the conversation and help people look at the…
5 Ways to Buy a House with $2,000 or Less
Me – Do you want to buy a house, either to live in or as an investment? You – Yeah!!! Me – How’s your credit? You – A prolonged sigh……
Demographics of a Real Estate Investor
Don’t let the title mislead you. I’m not going to teach you or explain to you a scientific equation that explains who becomes a real estate investor and who doesn’t.…
OTC Tax Liens: How We Made 6% in Less Than 120 Days with Tax Liens
Are you tired of active investing? Only have $5,000 to $10,000 of investment capital? Tax Liens are a great proxy real estate investment vehicle that is a possible solution to…
Is Now the Time to Buy? How to Determine if Your Market Is Worth Buying In.
In 2002, Robert M. Campbell dedicated his book, Timing the Real Estate Market, to the millions of home buyers and sellers who every year regretfully say, “if I had only…
