Much More Than “Just An Investment” By Carole VanSickle Ellis In February 2012, Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and famed “Oracle of Omaha,” sent the single-family residential world into a tailspin when he observed during an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that he would “buy up a couple hundred thousand” single-family homes if he could see a practical way to do so. Citing the need for an
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In the Aloha State, Real Estate Gets More Complicated By Carole VanSickle Ellis Hawaii is a state that stands alone, literally. Of all the states in the United States, Hawaii is the only one located outside of North America, the only archipelago, and the only state in the tropics. It is comprised of 127 volcanic islands, eight of which are considered the “main islands”: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe,
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Enhancing Property Value Through Maintenance and Winterization By Aimee Lindsay As a real estate investor or property owner, it’s critical not to underestimate the importance of property maintenance in minimizing your investment costs and maximizing the long-term value of your assets. Regular maintenance is necessary to make the most of your investment, whether your goal is to sell quickly or earn the most income for your rental. A proactive approach
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Institutional Investors & New Lending Models Are Reshaping the Industry By Cory Nemoto Private money as we know it today is not what it was less than a decade ago. Within the past decade alone, the private lending space has evolved, changed, and gone through multiple cycles. In that time, private lending has shifted from being solely a niche endeavor; today, it stands as an institutionalized force, presenting fresh opportunities
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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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