Every day there are updates on the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and we want to keep you informed. Whether you own a single-family rental or several apartment buildings, understanding how…
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Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
The 2020 landlord insurance guide you can’t afford to miss
The surest way to derail any real estate business is a failure to protect yourself and your assets. Insurance isn’t the most exciting topic, but if you don’t properly cover…
It’s April 1st, 2020, and rent is due
It’s April 1st, and many landlords—commercial and residential—are expecting to see economic vacancy. The general theme across all advice for landlords is to be communicative with your tenants and share…
Keeping positive tenant-landlord relationships
We are all doing our best given the ongoing situation. In my real estate business (small class B apartments), we proactively reached out to tenants with tons of information, offered…
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Interest rate deadline extended 90 days [March 2020 update]
In a not so surprising move, the Federal Reserve on Sunday announced that it was dropping its benchmark rate to zero, and implementing a fresh round of quantitative easing—$700 billion…
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Real estate investors: Should I find JV partners or go it alone?
Bringing on a joint venture (JV) partner for a real estate investor is a major decision. Partners can infuse capital and help take your business to the next level. In…
The Internet of Real Estate (IoRE): A landlords’ guide to smart home devices
Smart home devices and property technology are grabbing the attention of both landlords and tenants. Homes with smart devices enhance the tenant experience, increase security, and may even improve cash…
What just happened with interest rates? Fed 0.5% announcement update
We all heard the news last week about the Federal Reserve dropping their benchmark interest rate by 0.5%, with CNN reporting that the Fed just hit the coronavirus panic button.…
Tax prep 101: Four steps for real estate investors
Tax season is here for real estate investors, and keeping track of expenses and saving receipts, logging rents, and tracking depreciation…it all pays off. Literally. Even if you have the…
An introduction to corporate housing for real estate investors
When corporations send employees to business destinations on extended trips, they must decide how to house them. A hotel, no matter how comfortable it may be, can never provide the…
Opportunity Zones versus 1031 Exchanges
One of the best ways to generate revenue that leads to financial independence is to invest in real estate. It’s why you’re reading this article right? If done correctly, real…
