Real Estate

Are you looking to buy investment property? Smart move given there is a ~4 million undersupply of homes and the economy is strong. This article will discuss how to correctly value and analyze an investment property for maximum potential profits. I’ve been a real estate investor since 2003 and have made millions in capital gains […]

Despite reported rents going down anywhere from 15% for 2-bedrooms to 30% for studios in San Francisco, San Francisco real estate prices keep going up in 2020. The question is, how come? As a resident of San Francisco since 2001, a homeowner since 2003, a landlord since 2005, and a personal finance blogger since 2009,

I’m always searching for reasons why things are the way they are. It’s also fun to connect the dots and come up with an investment thesis to make a lot of money. What I’ve recently discovered is that because the minimum qualifying income required to purchase a house is so low, there is still a

The housing market is in a tricky situation given massive unemployment, continued shelter-in-place, the coronavirus, and tremendous uncertainty. However, after a massive 44% month-over-month rebound in U.S. pending home sales in May and another strong 9.6% rebound in October, November, and December, the U.S. housing market shaping up to be quite strong! Here are my

Owning rental properties only ranks fifth out of my eight best passive income sources mainly due to scoring low on the Passive variable. Managing tenants and dealing with maintenance issues can be stressful. However, with stubbornly high inflation and strong demographic trends, the value of rental properties should increase long term. As inflation stays elevated,

In my endeavor to stay on top of the commercial real estate market, I’ve interviewed Marious Sjulsen, EquityMultiple Co-Founder & Head of Real Estate. EquityMultiple is a real estate investing platform for the self-directed accredited investor. They offer a diverse array of rigorously vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate investments. Their per-investment minimums are as

As a landlord since 2005, I believe in developing a good relationship with my tenants. I treat my tenants as customers and want to provide the best living experience possible. This article provides tips for prospective tenants in a strong rental market. If you are a landlord looking to find great tenants, this article should

The best area to buy property in San Francisco is Golden Gate Heights followed by Forest Hill. For lifestyle and price appreciation potential, Golden Gate Heights is number one. Golden Gate Heights is a quiet neighborhood on the west side of San Francisco, which is a vibrant, safe, and growing area that is attracting families

The home remodeling industry is booming because everybody is spending more time at home. In addition, with all the chaos and uncertainty under the new administration, the desire to own real assets that generate income and provide utility has also gone up. The housing market will likely stay robust for years to come as a