Passive Investing in Real Estate - 5 Things to Know
Tuesday, September 26
5 Things to Know for Passive Investing in Real Estate Over my many years as an apartment investor and operator, I’ve talked to numerous people about passive investing in real estate. Many times it’s a first time person considering passive investing in real estate. I’ve been drilled by many inves...
INSURANCE COSTS EFFECTS ON REAL ESTATE - Recent Increases
Thursday, January 05
Insurance Costs Effects on Real Estate By Omar Ruiz Insurance costs effects on real estate have been dramatic over the last several years. Owners of properties throughout Texas have been dealing with increasing premiums that exceed norms of 5-10%. The majority of our real estate portfolio is in...
Interest Rates Effect on Real Estate
Wednesday, November 30
Interest Rates Effect on Real Estate by Omar Ruiz Why are Interest Rates Increasing? Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell (Fed) has been on a mission to fight inflation since March of 2022. After erroneously describing inflation as “transitory” in 2021, the Fed now finds himself behind the cu...
BUILDING YOUR DUE DILIGENCE TEAM
Thursday, July 28
Building Your Due Diligence Team by Omar Ruiz Building your due diligence team is necessary, when purchasing an apartment investment. The due diligence process involves several aspects (financial, local market, building, etc.). This article focuses on building your due diligence team that will h...
Maintenance and Turnover in Apartment Investments
Thursday, June 09
Maintenance and Turnover in Apartment Investments by Omar Ruiz Maintenance and turnover in apartment investments are constant activities. Because maintenance and turnover are common expenses, it’s important to understand each one separately. Understanding maintenance and turnover in apartment in...
KNOW YOUR OCCUPANCY – PHYSICAL VS. ECONOMIC OCCUPANCY
Thursday, August 01
Vacancy is the dreaded word in apartment investing. As an apartment investor, I focus on minimizing vacancy and getting occupancy as high as possible so our properties generate maximum income. Most people knowledgeable in real estate understand occupancy; however, there are two different types in...