It’s simple: the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program encourages real estate investors to put their money to work in low-income areas in the U.S. by offering significant tax benefits, thus…
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Stessa Android App: Take Your Portfolio Anywhere
While our iOS app has been available for quite some time, we’re happy to report that Stessa now also fully supports rental property owners on Android devices. The new Stessa…
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6 Steps to Understanding 1031 Exchange Rules
Savvy real estate investors know that a 1031 Exchange is a common tax strategy that helps them to grow their portfolios and increase net worth faster and more efficiently…
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The rising cost of lumber in America
Realtor.com released its Housing Market Recovery Index last week, noting that for the week ending August 1, there was a 0.1 point increase, bringing the index 3.8 points above the…
What is a Loan to Value Ratio or LTV (and Why Does it Matter)?
To calculate a loan to value (LTV) ratio, divide the current balance of the loan by the current market value of the asset securing the loan. If you own the property…
What is Net Operating Income or NOI (and Why Does it Matter)?
Net operating income or NOI tells real estate investors how much money you make from a given investment property on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. It’s an investor’s version…
What rental property investing in a post-COVID era looks like
This is a guest post from Onerent Property Management, who offer the first contactless rental experience to help homeowners manage and monetize residential rental properties in the cloud. Ever…
Home price decline expected in 2020-2021
According to Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), 61% of Americans believe now is a good time to purchase a home. The sentiment survey saw an increase of 9…
Real estate investing lessons from the Great Recession applied to 2020
This is a chapter taken from the upcoming comprehensive guide titled, Market Cycles: How Investors Can Survive (+ Thrive) in a Turbulent Economy. If you would like to sign up…
