Tips on Making the First Move By Lorraine Perez There are countless advantages to investing in real estate. It provides a passive income, allows for diversification of funds, and gives you a sense of freedom and control that you do not get with other forms of investment. Yet the space is dominated by men. According to Zippia’s latest findings, only 31.6% of real estate investors are women. It is not
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Licensed Real Estate Agents/Brokers are Invaluable Resources By Doedi Meyer We all know investing in real estate takes some combination of knowledge, money and time. In the REI INK November 2023 article “Industry Professionals That Can Accelerate Your Investment Career,” Nate Zielinski mentions several professionals whose help and expertise are invaluable. In the category of Real Estate Brokers, Mr. Zielinski mentions mortgage brokers, lenders who can help the investor find
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A SWOT Analysis By Erica LaCentra The real estate market is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As we get into 2024, it is important to understand the current state of the real estate market to identify where the greatest opportunities exist. To better analyze the real estate market, it can be useful to utilize a SWOT analysis. As a tried-and-true strategic planning tool, it can provide insights into the strengths, weaknesses,
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General Contractors, Property Managers, Real Estate Brokers, Mentors By Nate Zielinski Any savvy investor who has been in the real estate investment space will tell you that it is a hard industry to navigate alone. At the onset of a new investor’s career as well as along the way, there are industry professionals that can offer guidance and bring skill sets to the table that the investor may not have
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Funding and Alternative Lending Strategies By Jennifer McGuinness-Lubbert To say that the last 18 months have been “quite a ride”, would be an understatement. The Fed raised the Fed Funds rate target at its fastest pace in history. During the first half of 2022, the central bank raised rates three times, ramping up the size of the increase each time, culminating in June’s aggressive 75 basis point hike. Before June,
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A Democratic Solution for Real Estate Investment By Danny Kattan The residential real estate market finds itself in the crosshairs of government scrutiny. The government is blaming residential investors for purchasing properties for rental purposes. Officials argue that these properties should be obtained by those needing occupancy. However, this perspective oversimplifies a complex system and overlooks some significant contributions investors make to the stability of the housing market, the efficient
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