Questions to Ask a Real Estate Syndicator
Tuesday, February 20
There are benefits to passively investing in real estate syndications, but not every syndication is created equal. Passive investors should do due diligence on the deal itself, and perhaps more importantly, the sponsor of the deal. An investor’s attention may first go towards the return on inve...
Using a IRA or retirement account
Monday, January 22
Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRA”) and 401(k) accounts are primarily designed for investing in stocks and bonds. However, there are ways to use these accounts to invest in real estate. Most IRAs or retirement accounts can be self-directed to invest in real estate - rather than the stock marke...
Forcing appreciation of a storage facility
Friday, December 22
A storage facility, like other commercial assets, is valued on its net operating income. Analyzing a commercial real estate deal is different than analyzing a residential deal. While residential properties are largely valued based on comparative properties - with similar square footage, bedroom...
How to fund your passive real estate investment
Friday, December 01
A passive real estate investment refers to an investment in real estate where the investor is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the property. In a passive real estate investment, the investor typically contributes funding towards the purchase, renovation, and/or development of a large ...
What is a Passive Real Estate Investment?
Monday, October 23
A passive real estate investment refers to an investment in real estate where the investor is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the property. In a passive real estate investment, the investor typically contributes funding towards the purchase, renovation, and/or development of a large ...
How to Use a IRA to Invest in Real Estate
Friday, September 29
Investing in real estate through an IRA can be a smart way to diversify your retirement portfolio. Here are some general guidelines on how to use an IRA to invest in real estate: Choose a self-directed IRA custodian This custodian allows you to direct your IRA investments to whatever you want - ...