Sep 20, 2012
Investing in self storage facilities is one path to self sufficiency – where finances are concerned. It offers something of value to consumers, namely: a place to store their personal property. Forbes recently dubbed this investment sector as “A Place To Put Your...
Sep 18, 2012
Do you think that an office space will rake in the same amount of revenue as a residential property? Think again. The bulk of real estate profits are stored inside housing. Given the keys to this investment, homeowners, whether it’s for mobile parks or plexes, are...
Sep 15, 2012
Commercial real estate is a giant umbrella of sorts. What usually comes to mind when speaking about this subject are offices, retail spaces, airports or church buildings. Along the lines of commercial investments though, are homes that carry multiple units, whether...
Sep 14, 2012
NASDAQ has reported a strengthening atmosphere in the U.S. real estate corner. This is despite the still high unemployment rates, as well as the volatile European crisis. Highlights of the report included: · As the Greek and European crisis is managed, the global...
Sep 13, 2012
Financial literacy isn’t something that’s given enough emphasis in everyday life. Perhaps this is the reason there’s such a polarized view of wealth. Most individuals are either introduced to commercial real estate investing based on: Someone they know who’s done it...
Sep 12, 2012
As a commercial investor, there are many perks that come with the job. We’ll discuss a few in this post: Safety Net – Since many commercial properties offer the opportunity to lease more than one units at a time, the chances of entire vacancy are slim. Compare this...
Sep 11, 2012
Distressed properties may be sprouting all over at low-low prices, but what happens when these can’t be flipped or rented? Or, if they do happen to get sold or leased, will it be at the rate you anticipated? From this opening argument stems the next question: Should...
Sep 9, 2012
As a commercial real estate investor, how can purchasing duplexes, triplexes or quads benefit you? For starters, newcomers can reside in one of the homes, while still earning cash flow from the other units leased. While most investors tend to shy away from living too...
Sep 7, 2012
The student loan bubble is now one-trillion dollars, and it’s showing no signs of popping soon. Graduates may now question making the leap into home ownership, as lenders can place liens on their homes if the loan is defaulted. The domino effect is that these...
Sep 5, 2012
In entrepreneurship lingo, there’s and old but wise cliche that reads: “Treat it like a business and it’ll pay you like a business. Treat it like a hobby, and it will pay the same.” In this same breath, ask yourself whether you’ll need a business plan for your...
