23 09, 2016

3 Ways to Stay On Your Game as a Real Estate Investor

2016-09-23T10:00:52-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Categories: Business, Hard Money, Investment, REIs|Tags: , |

Real estate investing isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be pretty tough to stay motivated when you’re working on a particularly difficult home, having a tough time selling a property that you know is a great deal, or you’re in-between investments. So what can you do to stay on your game, even when the game isn’t working out the way you want it to? 3 Ways to Stay On Your Game as a Real Estate Investor While it sounds like a cliché, surrounding yourself with people who believe in you—and in your abilities—is one of the most important things

1 09, 2016

Who’s Responsible for Duplex Lawn Maintenance?

2024-01-09T14:38:17-05:00September 1st, 2016|Categories: Business, Investment, Real Estate, REIs|

After purchasing and renovating a duplex, there are some things to consider before drafting a lease. Maintenance issues are not only a legality—they can make or break whether a tenant is attracted to your property. Renters rent for a number of reasons, and a major one is low- to no maintenance of the dwelling. Renters expect that if a major issue arises inside or out, it will be taken care of. But what about lawn maintenance? This can get tricky in a duplex situation. Lease Agreements and Lawn Maintenance in Atlanta It is becoming common to see lease agreements specifying

30 08, 2016

Stocks or Real Estate: What’s Best for You?

2016-08-30T10:00:09-04:00August 30th, 2016|Categories: Business, Investment, REIs|

Stocks are volatile and so is real estate, but which is more stable? When considering where to invest your money, it is important to know that the returns on each are far different. If you are looking for heart attack-inducing rises and falls on your investment, then stocks may be the way to go. If you are looking for a steadier return on your investment, without an immediate capital gains penalty, real estate may be worth looking into. The major advantage of stocks is that there is little work involved. Investing in stocks leaves you at someone else's mercy, and the

25 08, 2016

Are Co-Working Spaces Worth the Investment?

2016-08-25T10:00:20-04:00August 25th, 2016|Categories: Business, Hard Money, Private Lending, Real Estate, REIs|

More and more, people are going into business for themselves. Those tired of “working for the man” or craving a better work-life balance are calling it quits on punching the clock. Trends in Atlanta are also showing a demand for workspaces where people can come and go at their leisure—especially when working from home is not always ideal. More often than not, freelancers and start-up companies are not in a position to rent costly office spaces, and above all, they are not willing to make a long-term commercial lease at the start. So, where is all this business being conducted? Co-working

23 08, 2016

Finding Your Niche in Real Estate Investing

2016-08-23T10:00:56-04:00August 23rd, 2016|Categories: Business, REIs|

  If you are new to the game of real estate investing, you may find yourself jumping at every opportunity that comes along only to find out you are in over your head. Let’s face it: investing in a single family home to rent or sell is quite a stretch from buying a commercial investment, and it ultimately depends on what you are willing to do. The number of real estate investment types can be a bit daunting, especially for a newcomer. If you experiment in too many areas, without the proper knowledge, you may be setting yourself up for

18 08, 2016

Investing in Self-Storage Spaces Around Atlanta

2016-08-18T10:00:21-04:00August 18th, 2016|Categories: Business|

  A number of people are downsizing these days. Whether it be due to financial reasons or to move to a hip city apartment; there is a lot of relocating going on. After deciding to forego their square footage, many are faced with parting with their possessions. Not wanting to lose everything they have acquired over the years, countless people are putting their goods in self-storage. Even businesses are getting in on the game. Some places have trimmed their budgets and don’t require such large facilities, and others are looking to decrease their carbon footprint by making efforts to streamline

7 06, 2016

Cost vs. Price: What New Real Estate Investors Need to Know

2016-06-07T10:00:17-04:00June 7th, 2016|Categories: Business, Hard Money, Investment, Real Estate, REIs|

Price and cost are two very different things in real estate, and any REI who’s been around for more than a few transactions can tell you that—but if you’re just starting out, here’s what you need to know about price vs. cost. Price in a Real Estate Transaction If the price and a real estate transaction is the flat-rate amount you pay. If you buy a property for $75,000, for example, that’s the price. The cost, however, is very different. Cost in a Real Estate Transaction The true cost of a real estate transaction includes the price and several other

26 05, 2016

3 Tips for Valuing a Commercial Property

2016-05-26T10:00:56-04:00May 26th, 2016|Categories: Business, Commercial, Developers, Hard Money|

  Many real estate investors understand the value of walking around a residential neighborhood to gauge the potential investment value of a property. However, fewer REIs place the same importance on walking a commercial property. However, if you know what to look for, you can glean some valuable insight into value of commercial real estate. Valuing Commercial Property: Typical Vehicles and People in the Area As you walk through the area, make note of what you see. Do you feel safe as you walk? What kinds of cars and trucks do you see? Is the neighborhood demographic appropriate for the

16 03, 2016

HUD Auctions, Explained

2016-03-16T16:22:22-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Business, HUD|

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homes are residential properties that have defaulted on a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan. It is a special type of foreclosure where the property becomes owned by government by extension of the HUD division. These properties can go for cheap, but are they worth it? In many cases, they are. However, HUD homes require a little more patience because these types of auctions deviate from the norm. There are two periods of a HUD auction – a time period where only owner-occupiers may buy, and then a time period where real estate investors may buy.

26 02, 2016

Should You Hire a Real Estate Investing Acquisitions Analyst?

2016-02-26T10:00:30-05:00February 26th, 2016|Categories: Business, Investment, Real Estate, REIs|

Although plenty of real estate investors experience immense success all on their own, trying to micromanage everything by yourself can be an overwhelming task. Finding the right property to flip, for example, is often a long and arduous process alone, and when you are trying to manage your current properties on top of it, it is even harder. A real estate investing acquisitions analyst can locate new properties for you so that you can focus your time and efforts on the ones you already have, but are they ultimately worthwhile? Valuable Knowledge From a REI Acquisitions Analyst The right acquisitions

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