Queen City Real Estate Ramps Up in 2021 by Carole VanSickle Ellis Charlotte, North Carolina, is probably best known for banking. Despite trailing 21 other U.S. cities in size and falling firmly into the “second-tier” or 18-hour city categories in economic parlance, the Queen City is the second-largest banking center in the United States (behind only New York City) and has been successfully luring major employers, including Fortune 500 behemoths
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DLP’s Company Culture Creates Laser Focus on Productivity & Returns by Carole VanSickle Ellis After Don Wenner, founder and CEO of DLP Real Estate Capital, attended his eighth-grade career day, he plotted his career path as a financial advisor based on a salary chart that showed financial advisors made more money than doctors, lawyers, and accountants. “I was good at math, entrepreneurial, and driven. I thought, ‘Hey, I could do
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Do Your Diligence on Foreclosure Homes by Rick Sharga Buying a property always comes with some degree of risk. That is true when buying a brand-new home or buying a property that is a century old. The trick, for real estate investors and homebuyers alike, is to do the due diligence necessary to minimize that risk. Foreclosure Properties: Higher Risk, Potentially Higher Returns Buying foreclosure properties adds a few elements
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Will diligence standards degrade based on competition and lack of inventory? by Jennifer McGuinness Currently, there are approximately 49 million rental units occupied in the United States of which, approximately 12 million are Single Family detached rental homes and 2.8 million are leased townhomes. Most of these units are existing homes on scattered lots versus new construction. To date, over 5 million homes have been converted from owner occupied properties
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What Investors Must Do to Ensure Favorable Outcomes and Future Earnings by Erika Garcia It is vital to fully understand the risks and rewards of real estate investment during our current economic decline caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Investing in real estate can provide the potential for a stable income stream and value appreciation, along with generous tax benefits. However, real estate investors must recognize that the pandemic may impact
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Preventative Measures for Successful Risk Mitigation by Shaun Shenouda While there is no stopping acts of God, you fortunately can mitigate many of the risks pertaining to your rental properties relatively easily and inexpensively. As you might suspect, some of the most prevalent risks pertain to losses caused by the residents. Given the increased propensity to spend more time at home due to COVID-19, there is an overall increased risk.
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