Staying Strategic is the Key to Success by Mitchell Zagrodnik In the world of real estate investing, there are few factors that carry as much weight as interest rates, especially when it comes to long-term rental loans. Whether you are a seasoned property investor or just starting to build your...
Capitalize on Your SFR Investment By Daniel Neff Home renovations will always be part of being a single-family rental (SFR) owner/operator. However, the renovations you decide to tackle will vary based on your long-term plan for your SFR properties and how long you plan to hold them before...
Small Investors are Gradually Regaining Their Market Share By Thomas Malone The high U.S. home investor share seen over the past two years nudged up higher to close out 2023. In December, the share of single-family purchases that were made by investors hit 28.7%, an all-time high in CoreLogic’s...
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...
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...
A Look at the Evolution of the Industry and What to Expect in the Future By John Gordon In an issue of REI INK dedicated to the fix-and-hold single family rental business, it is appropriate to note that many of the institutional investors have or will celebrate their tenth anniversary this year....
Not as Simple as YouTube Makes It Look By Lori Wyatt My journey into the world of Short-Term-Rentals (STRs) began as an unhappy accident. I had purchased a home in 2006 as my primary residence. By 2012 we needed to move but were still underwater. We decided to rent to a long-term tenant. At first,...
Do Things Right to Make Your Long-Term Strategy a Successful One By Laura Niecikowski Congratulations — you have decided to hold onto your last renovation project and become a landlord. It’s a big step for any real estate investor but especially so for someone accustomed to turning fix and flips....
Flooring Advice for Real Estate Investors By Fred Harris Statistics show that 95% of flooring issues experienced at an investment property can be traced back to improper installation and have nothing to do with the flooring materials. Manufacturing defects can occur, but most hard surface flooring...
