Real Estate

How Rising Interest Rates Affect REIT Price Performance: Not As Bad As You Think

As I was reviewing the performance of my once healthy investment portfolio, I found a couple standouts: Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) and Realty Income Corporation (O). Let’s take a look at how rising interest rates affect REIT price performance. It’s not as bad as you think. I knew my REITs were performing well. But I […]

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The Sad Demise Of RealtyShares: What’s Next, Alternatives, And Lessons

When I found out RealtyShares was closing its doors to new investors on Nov 7, 2018, I was shocked and saddened. Given they are based in San Francisco, I had met multiple people from RealtyShares since mid-2016 and developed some good relationships. I feel terrible for the people who will no longer have jobs as

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How To Convince Someone To Buy Your Property When They Shouldn’t

After 20 years of real estate investing experience, let me show you how to convince someone to buy your property when they really shouldn’t. When it comes to getting the most out of your real estate transaction, learning how to negotiate well is key. The housing market is fading given higher mortgage rates and higher

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Opportunity Zones: The Tax Efficient Investment Of The Future

Opportunity Zones are special investment zones designated to provide tax deferment or tax-free returns depending on the length of the investment. Opportunity Zones are usually more rundown areas that could use some outside capital to boost the environment. When I traveled to China in the early 2000s for business, I frequently explored Special Economic Zones

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Yes, You Need A Credit Report AND A Credit Score To Rent An Apartment!

Looking to rent an apartment in a hot market? You need a credit report and a credit score to be considered by landlords. I’ve been a landlord since 2005 in San Francisco and I always ask for a credit score and a credit report. These two pieces of information are basic. The Competitive Rental Market

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Why Are Mortgage Rates Falling After The Fed Started Raising Interest Rates?

Between 2H2018 and 1H2019, something funny happened. The Federal Reserve was raising their Fed Funds rate, yet mortgage rates kept on falling. This article explains why are mortgage rates falling after the Fed starts raising rates. Hint: The Fed is not always right. Even though the Fed has slashed rates to 0% – 0.125% due

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How To Accept Financial Help From Your Parents Without Feeling Like A Deadbeat Loser

Are you finding yourself in a difficult financial position? This post discusses how to accept financial help from your parents without feeling like a loser. Ever since high school, I’ve felt I’ve been a burden to my parents. I got in a lot of trouble as a kid and therefore felt extremely guilty accepting their financial support.

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Triple-Net Properties: An Ideal Source Of Passive Income

Savvy investors seek the most return for the least amount of effort. Therein lies the appeal of triple-net properties, which offer the chance to work with major commercial tenants while at the same time handing off some of the biggest responsibilities any property owner will face. Triple-net may align with your goals if you’re seeking

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Save On Capital Gains Tax By Moving Back Into A Rental

To save on real estate capital gains tax, you may want to move back into you rental property. Capital gains tax can take a huge chunk of change away from your profits. This article discusses how I’m having a difficult time being a landlord for one of my long-time rental properties. But given I bought

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Should I Buy A Home When Interest Rates Are Rising?

Are you asking yourself whether you should buy a home in a rising interest rate environment? The Federal Reserve telegraphed they will start tapering by the end of 2021, which means that bond yields may start rising. Further, the Fed Funds rate is currently at 0% – 0.25%, and is likely to be raised multiple

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