Investing in Short-Term Rentals: VRBO, HomeAway, and Airbnb
Wednesday, February 02
Why have short-term rentals become so popular with real estate investors? What’s the appeal and what should I watch out for? Many of us have become customers of short-term rental properties. Thanks to the increased popularity of Vrbo and Airbnb, discriminating travelers often prefer this route o...
What’s the Deal with Off-Market Deals?
Thursday, January 20
You’ve heard the term many times but may be unsure exactly what’s involved with off-market property investing. But….how does one find these deals? FINDING DEALS OFF MARKET Where do you look? It could be a friend or family wanting to get rid of a property…a who you know scenario or on social me...
BRRRR Investing: More Doors, More Quickly
Monday, October 04
Are you curious about how the BRRRR investment strategy works for real estate investors? What is BRRRR? Simply put, it means Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. With know-how and the right skills, you can buy homes quickly, increase their value by rehabbing, gain cash flow by renting, then refi...
Are We In a Housing Bubble?
Monday, June 21
It’s been a crazy time in real estate! No one can argue that. Despite the economic pain of the pandemic, we have near-record low housing inventory, continuing low interest rates, a wild sellers’ market, and Covid-related protections for homeowners. It all feels a little nuts! Are we in a housing...
How to Prosper in an Uncertain COVID Real Estate Market
Monday, March 22
Although the 2020 election is over, life is still uncertain in many ways. Schools are semi-open and then shut down, as are restaurants and businesses. Real estate too is in flux. Here are a few of the issues still facing us. • Low inventory effects • COVID shift in buying and selling • Two-si...
Hard Money: What is It? When to Use It?
Monday, March 01
Real estate is shifting…money is tight. Would hard money work for you? When I got started in real estate, I bought condemned duplexes and four-plexes in central Minneapolis. I used hard money for the purchase/fix-up, but I didn’t flip the properties. I filled the units with tenants and refinance...