For those of you who are thinking about selling your rental property to lock in profits and simplify life, this post will help you think about all the pros and cons. I am a multi-property owner and real estate is significant part of my passive income stream. However, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve longed to […]
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A stock market melt down is no fun, but there are some positives one can look forward to.
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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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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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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 has been weak given higher mortgage rates and
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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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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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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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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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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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