A Fresh Era is Emerging in Commercial Buy and Hold Lending By Ren Hayhurst In a world where unpredictability has been the norm, 2023 seems to be casting a steady light on the buy-and-hold commercial real estate scene. Amidst all the ups and downs caused by fears of inflation, recession, and increasing interest rates, it looks like opportunities are cropping up for smart CRE investors who see the value in
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Create an Investment Portfolio That Stands the Test of Time By William Bonnell Real estate investment has long been regarded as a solid way to build wealth, and within the realm of real estate, leveraging pre-foreclosure properties can offer savvy investors a unique opportunity to establish a lucrative buy and hold portfolio. This strategy involves acquiring properties that are on the brink of foreclosure, often at a deeply discounted price,
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Achieve Savings Through Regular Inspections & Proactive Maintenance By Jason Myers Conserving energy is not just good for the environment anymore. It is also good for your bottom line. Being smarter about energy use yields home energy savings and enhances the value of your rental properties. It is one of the easiest win-win scenarios possible today. Most investors like the idea of saving energy, but they assume the process will
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Enhancing the Profitability and Longevity of Rental Investments By Jennifer Stoops Investing in real estate has long been recognized as one of the most lucrative and stable ways to build wealth. Among the various strategies employed by investors, “buying and holding” stands out as a time-tested approach to maximize returns and achieve financial freedom. Buying and holding real estate involves purchasing a property with the intention of owning it for
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The Do’s, the Don’ts, and the Double-Checks By Shawn Woedl Experiencing a loss at one of your properties can be overwhelming, and dealing with insurance claims can be a complex process. By familiarizing yourself with the ins and outs of insurance claims before a loss occurs, you can proactively protect your business while minimizing potential setbacks. This general outline of do’s and don’ts can save you time, money, and potential
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A Conversation on How Property Taxes Influence Investment Property Acquisitions & Management Whether you are buying, selling, building or managing a real estate investment portfolio, property taxes are an important consideration. They can be a bell-weather for changing market values, an advantageous selling point for sellers and their real estate agents and, of course, they impact the net operating income (NOI), cap rate and financing math. If a property is
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