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Personal Networking is King in Real Estate Investing - 26 Sep 2016 18:54

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nVta7w7y1NI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nVta7w7y1NI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br><img alt="2016-09-20-1474409760-7208584-networking.jpg" src="http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-09-20-1474409760-7208584-networking-thumb.jpg" width="245" height="234"/><br><br>I'm talking about the tried and true human interactions that build relationships that deliver opportunities. Meeting people with like goals or similar interests has always been one of the most productive business-building activities. <br><br>The Real Estate Investment Club<br><br>There is no better place to find a group of people all in one location with a single main focus of making money in real estate than at a real estate investment club meeting. I'm not just talking about buyers or sellers. You'll be meeting:<br><br>Rental property investors<br><br>Repair and rehab flippers<br><br>Real estate agents<br><br>Real estate attorneys<br><br>Home cleaning services<br><br>Contractors and repair services<br><br>Bankers and lenders<br><br>Title company people<br><br>Home insurance <a href="https://www.thebalance.com/why-should-i-invest-in-real-estate-2867083">https://www.thebalance.com/why-should-i-invest-in-real-estate-2867083</a> professionals<br><br>People just like you<br><br>Simply put, if it's involved in buying and selling real estate, you'll find someone there with a related business or interest.<br><br>This is my first tip in this article because it is a great "school" for the new investor. You can tap the brains of successful investors, and they may even work with you to get you to bring them deals you find. There are frequently guest speakers at meetings who provide valuable information and resources.<br><br>Many of these clubs have lending libraries with books, video and audio courses as well. Reading everything you can get your hands on is worth the time and effort. Information is power, and power is money in real estate investing.<br><br>You may actually meet partners for future joint investment ventures at these clubs. Often people get together to do a deal for financing reasons. While individuals couldn't pull it off, combining resources may get the deal done for everyone's benefit. Long term partnerships have grown from these chance meetings at investment clubs.<br><br>Visiting New Construction &amp; Remodel Jobs<br><br>When we talk about building your <a href="http://www.daledanieldesign.com/10-important-points-to-consider-before-buying-a-commercial-property/">investment</a> team and locating/hiring contractors, this is how you may meet the best. Whenever you're out and about and see a home going up or a sign and construction trucks in front of a remodel, stop in. <br><br>You don't want to interrupt subcontractor work, but if you can get to the boss or general contractor you can compliment their work and start a conversation. Not only may they be a good resource for work you want done in the future, but they may also refer deals <a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/188979111/how-to-invest-in-real-estate-without-being-a-landlord">http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/188979111/how-to-invest-in-real-estate-without-being-a-landlord</a> to you as a thank you.<br><br>Virtually Anyone Who Sees Abandoned Homes<br><br>This one is not talked about much but can actually be the source for some amazing bargain basement deals. Get to know and give your card to people who come across homes that have been abandoned. They may not yet be in foreclosure, or they may be in the early stages.<br><br>The point is that "she/he who knows first, has an advantage." Who knows about them early?<br><br>Utility people who pull electric meters or shut off gas or water for non-payment.<br><br>HOA members who see tall grass and newspapers in the driveway.<br><br>Movers who empty out a home with no for sale signs, or even are told by the owner that they're leaving without selling.<br><br>People who take subscription cancellations for newspapers.<br><br>Letting these people know that you want to hear about homes that seem abandoned and giving them your card is a very inexpensive effort that can lead to a great deal now and then.<br><br>You of course will need to research the homes that come to your attention and also in some cases locate the owners. You may end up doing a short <a href="http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/10-lethal-mistakes-for-real-estate-investors-1.aspx">http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/10-lethal-mistakes-for-real-estate-investors-1.aspx</a> sale deal. However, knowing that the home is heading toward a foreclosure action gives you advance notice and a chance to do thorough research and be ready when you can make an offer.<br><br>Online and other traditional marketing tools work as well, but networking is still the most productive method for many. The more people you meet and the more business card information you keep, the more opportunities you're likely to get to make deals.<br><br>Are you an expert? Do you have strategies that you've found to be effective? Let me know by commenting below or by finding me on one of my social media pages:<br><br>This Blogger's Books and Other Items from…<br><br><img src="http://assets.huffingtonpost.com/amazon-sidebar.gif"/><br><br><a href='http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-yancey/personal-networking-is-ki_b_12110018.html'>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-yancey/personal-networking-is-ki_b_12110018.html</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

How Real Estate Is A Smart Investment For Entrepreneurs - 26 Sep 2016 12:53

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/l-slrB32jSM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/l-slrB32jSM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>From the fictional Lex Luthor to the very real Donald Trump, real estate has often been considered a ripe investment opportunity for successful entrepreneurs. But what differentiates a smart real estate investment from one that's going to turn into a disaster? What tells the best real estate moguls when to buy and when to sell? <br><br>Real estate is a long term investment<br><br>If you're planning on investing in real estate because you think you'll get rich quick, you need to think again. There have been boom times in real estate history, but the current economy is not one of them. In the 1990s, it was fairly easy to buy a property, make very quick improvements, and then flip the property, making a quick and substantial profit. After the housing bubble burst and the recession of the early part of the decade left the economy running sluggishly, real estate has been one of the last areas to rebound. If you're looking to <a href="http://www.cheapest2world.com/the-key-reason-why-mutual-fund-analysis-is-essential-for-the-retirement/">invest</a> in real estate, doing your research and moving slowly will be to your benefit. <br><br>Learn about past successful investments in your area<br><br>Many entrepreneurs find real estate investment <a href="https://www.newwestern.com/">https://www.newwestern.com/</a> success by buying a property, developing it or improving it in ways that add value, and then reselling it. But what improvements are going to add the most value in your area, and which are basically a waste of money that you won't recoup? <br><br>One way to understand the valuation of real estate in your area is to look at local case studies. For example, in Portland, SKB found that they could add value to a building by adding bike lockers and a fitness area in a mixed use building. In New England, however, a very different set of features might be desired. Knowing what business tenants or homeowners want in your area is the first step towards successful investment. <br><br>Find a balance between choosing the first property you see and waiting for a unicorn<br><br>When you decide to invest in real estate, it can be tempting to snatch up the first property you see. Alternatively, you could draw up a list of the features you need to see before you're willing to invest, and wait for the rest of your life before finding a building that meets your needs. Neither of these approaches will help you get what you need. <br><br>When you start considering investing in real estate, you should draw up a list of the features that you're looking for, and what your highest priorities are. But understand what is absolutely necessary, and what will be fixable down the road, and what is nice to have, but absolutely unnecessary. <br><br>Location is one element of a building you can't reasonably change<br><br>How do we find market problems worth solving? The conception is that business development and product management go hand in hand. An old adage about real estate is to always look for the worst building on the best street to understand the area in which you may be buying. When you are able to buy that building, you get the best chance to build equity, as you're most likely to be able to improve on your buying price when you go to sell. <br><br>If you're buying the best building on the street, however, you're going to have a harder time finding ways to improve and build value. <br><br>Understand the tax implications<br><br>Just like operating any other sort of business, investing in real estate <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_estate_investment_trust">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_estate_investment_trust</a> is a business operation. That means that a wide variety of deductions open up to you, possibly including mortgage interest, depreciation, improvements, and operating costs. <br><br>If you've done your taxes on your own so far, either be prepared to learn the ins and outs of a whole new section of tax regulations as they relate to real estate and business, or considering finding an accountant who is familiar with the real estate business. <br><br>Whenever you look at a building, you should have a plan on how to use it to turn a profit. Whether that involves turning it into housing, or making improvements that allow you to increase tenancy, or understand what is keeping the lot from moving, and knowing what you can develop in order to move forward. Having a clear understanding of the costs associated with development will help you ensure a clear plan without any surprises. <br><br>If you're not sure where to start with valuing real estate and moving forward, talk to your local Chamber of Commerce and look for <a href="https://ctreia.com/">https://ctreia.com/</a> a mentor in your area. <br><br>What advice would you give to someone just starting out in the world of real estate investment?<br><br><a href='http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margarita-hakobyan/how-real-estate-is-a-smar_b_10527290.html'>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margarita-hakobyan/how-real-estate-is-a-smar_b_10527290.html</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

The Top 20 Real Estate Investing Blogs - 26 Sep 2016 06:54

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yQ2ciWHlTi4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yQ2ciWHlTi4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Just like our now famous list of the top 35 real estate blogs from August 2006, which had been seriously withered down over the years, some of the blogs here on our Top 20 Real Estate Investing Blogs list simply died out, while others lost focus, or quality. (Updated 7/20/12) I thought it was high time that we updated this list by creating a new list, a live list that brings new blogs into the mix. You'll find below our new "live" list of blogs about real estate <a href="http://www.daledanieldesign.com/10-important-points-to-consider-before-buying-a-commercial-property/">investment</a> as well as the original top 20 list, where you'll see all those blogs that have faded or disappeared.<br><br>To put the original list together, we looked at close to 200 different blogs from both real estate investing-related companies and individual real estate investors. Here are a few things of note about the blogs selected:<br><br>Any included blogs have been <a href="http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/real-estate-investing/">http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/real-estate-investing/</a> recommended by at least several people that I respect<br><br>They are updated on a regular basis<br><br>I generally have respect for the blogger/bloggers<br><br>Their content is educational and informative<br><br>There are many other quality <a href="http://www.moneycrashers.com/time-invest-real-estate-buyers-market/">http://www.moneycrashers.com/time-invest-real-estate-buyers-market/</a> real estate investing blogs out there, but they couldn't all make the list for one reason or another Most didn't make the cut for the following reasons:<br><br>They were no longer active or were simply not posting at a regular frequency<br><br>The blog spent too much time on topics other than real estate<br><br>The blog was primarily a corporate blog, promoting the services of the company instead of providing top quality content for investors to learn from<br><br>The blog spent too much time simply promoting products and services (affiliate or other)<br><br>The blog used some other tactics that annoyed me upon repeated visits.<br><br>I recommend you check these out, add them to your reader, and participate on them by sharing your thoughts in the comments after reading articles on them. With all that in mind, lets take a look at the top 20 blogs (in alphabetical order, not of preference):<br><br>The Live List of Top Real Estate Investing Blogs<br><br>As I mentioned above, this new "live" list of blogs is an addendum to our original top 20 list below. As we discover great new blogs about real estate investment, we will add them to this list.<br><br>Real Estate In Your Twenties<br><br>Big Rock Investments Blog<br><br>The Buy and Hold Guys<br><br>The Original Top 20 Real Estate Investing Blogs<br><br>1-2-3 Flip<br><br>BawldGuy Talking<br><br>The BiggerPockets Blog - As if you didn't know it would make the list ?<br><br>Build Bankroll<br><br>Flip This Wholesaler - Last updated May 2012, removed July 20, 2012<br><br>Good Faith Investing - Dead as of January 2012<br><br>Life as Real Estate Investors<br><br>Live and Flip - Last updated Jan. 2012, removed July 20, 2012<br><br>Llenrock Commercial Real Estate Finance Blog<br><br>REI Tips<br><br>Shaun's Real Estate Adventures<br><br>Tom Tarrant<br><br>Honorable Mentions:<br><br>Adventures in Mobile Homes<br><br>A Student of the Real Estate Game<br><br>The Blog Of Matt Rosen - Dead as of April 2012<br><br>Flipping Smart<br><br>Mobile Home Madness<br><br>Struggling to Get Started<br><br>The Successful Landlord Blog - Last updated May 2012, removed July 20, 2012<br><br>Congrats to all the blogs selected to this prestigious list. Keep up the good work, folks! <br><br>Please also <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mutual-fund-investor/2014/02/25/3-secrets-to-investing-in-real-estate">http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mutual-fund-investor/2014/02/25/3-secrets-to-investing-in-real-estate</a> be sure to check out the Real Estate Blogging network on BiggerPockets, where you can read or join over 1,000 real estate bloggers who are putting out fantastic content every day.<br><br>1/13/11 Update: We've removed one blog from the list because it appears that the focus has changed from real estate to ATMs; we've added TomTarrant's blog to replace it. We will continue to remove any sites that fail to uphold the quality standard that we believe was there upon selection for the list. We may even simply replace these blogs going forward.<br><br><a href='https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/06/28/the-top-20-real-estate-investing-blogs/'>https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/06/28/the-top-20-real-estate-investing-blogs/</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Top 5 Promising Places to Buy Rental Properties - 25 Sep 2016 18:54

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VAv_jZWUL3I&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VAv_jZWUL3I&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Where are some promising places to invest in rental homes?<br><br>Bankrate surveyed online real estate listings for three-bedroom houses in 15 of the country's largest metro areas. In the <a href="http://innvestreit.com/">http://innvestreit.com/</a> following five metros, rents are relatively high compared with asking prices for home sales. That makes these metro areas potentially profitable places to buy homes to rent out. Each investment decision depends on prevailing home prices and rents in the neighborhood, the dwelling's condition, taxes, insurance, interest rates and other costs.<br><br>Should you buy a rental home in metro Detroit?<br><br>In a survey of online <a href="http://www.daledanieldesign.com/10-important-points-to-consider-before-buying-a-commercial-property/">Real estate</a> listings in the fourth quarter of 2013, Bankrate found that <a href="http://www.invest.gov.tr/en-US/sectors/Pages/RealEstate.aspx">http://www.invest.gov.tr/en-US/sectors/Pages/RealEstate.aspx</a> the median asking price for a three-bedroom house in metro Detroit was $44,900, with a median rent of $850. Based on those numbers, an investor could recoup 22.7 percent of the investment in the first year, excluding taxes, insurance, renovations and other costs.<br><br>See a map on Bankrate.com of potential investment profitability in 15 metro areas.<br><br>Median asking price for 3-bedroom house: $44,900<br><br>Median rent for 3-bedroom house: $850<br><br>Gross yield: 22.7 percent<br><br>Should you buy a rental home in Chicagoland?<br><br>In a survey of online real estate listings in the fourth quarter of 2013, Bankrate found that the median asking price for a three-bedroom house in metro Chicago was $134,900, with a median rent of $1,700. Based on those numbers, an investor could recoup 15.1 percent of the investment in the first year, excluding taxes, insurance, renovations and other costs.<br><br>Read more from Bankrate: Tips for financing investment property<br><br>Median asking price for 3-bedroom house: $134,900<br><br>Median rent for 3-bedroom house: $1,700<br><br>Gross yield: 15.1 percent<br><br>Should you buy a rental home in metro Houston?<br><br>In a survey of online real estate listings in the fourth quarter of 2013, Bankrate found that the median asking price for a three-bedroom house in metro Houston was $149,911, with a median rent of $1,400. Based on those numbers, an investor could recoup 11.2 percent of the investment in the first year, excluding taxes, insurance, renovations and other costs.<br><br>Median asking price for 3-bedroom house: $149,911<br><br>Median rent for 3-bedroom house: $1,400<br><br>Gross yield: 11.2 percent<br><br>Should you buy a rental home in Minneapolis-St. Paul?<br><br>In a survey of online real estate listings in the fourth quarter of 2013, Bankrate found that the median asking price for a three-bedroom house in metro Minneapolis-St. Paul was $184,900, with a median rent of $1,710. Based on those numbers, an investor could recoup 11.1 percent of the investment in the first year, excluding taxes, insurance, renovations and other costs. See a map of potential investment profitability in 15 metro areas.<br><br>Read more from Bankrate: 5 Housing trends this winter<br><br>Median asking price for 3-bedroom house: $184,900<br><br>Median rent for 3-bedroom house: $1,710<br><br>Gross yield: 11.1 percent<br><br>Should you buy a rental home in metro Boston?<br><br>In a survey of online real estate listings in the fourth quarter of 2013, Bankrate found that the median asking price for a three-bedroom house in metro Boston was $259,900, with a median rent of $2,300. Based on those numbers, an investor could recoup 10.6 percent of the investment in the first year, excluding taxes, insurance, renovations and other costs. See a map of potential investment <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/mutual-funds/articles/2015/03/05/how-to-begin-investing-in-real-estate">http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/mutual-funds/articles/2015/03/05/how-to-begin-investing-in-real-estate</a> profitability in 15 metro areas.<br><br>Median asking price for 3-bedroom house: $259,900<br><br>Median rent for 3-bedroom house: $2,300<br><br>Gross yield: 10.6 percent<br><br>Read this story on Bankrate.com.<br><br>This work is the opinion of the columnist and in no way reflects the opinion of ABC News.<br><br><a href='http://abcnews.go.com/Business/top-promising-places-buy-rental-properties/story?id=21659157'>http://abcnews.go.com/Business/top-promising-places-buy-rental-properties/story?id=21659157</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Invest in real estate? | Yahoo Answers - 25 Sep 2016 06:54

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China 2013 property investment and sales quicken | Reuters - 25 Sep 2016 04:53

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O4JLxQApZKc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O4JLxQApZKc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>BEIJING Growth in <a href="http://www.calvinhaynesonline.com/brainstorming-to-begin-your-small-business-questions-to-reply/">real estate</a> investment and property sales accelerated in China in 2013, a sign the booming property market has resisted Beijing's sustained efforts to cool it down.<br><br>Real estate investment, which accounted for 15 percent of China's gross domestic product in 2013, rose 19.8 last year from a year earlier, compared with 16.2 percent in 2012, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.<br><br>Property sales rose 17.3 percent in terms of floor space, and 26.3 percent in terms of value, the agency said in a statement on its website, www.stats.gov.cn<br><br>That compared with annual increases of 1.8 percent and 10 percent, respectively, in 2012.<br><br>China's property sector is one of the few bright spots in a slowing economy and the government has tried to tread a fine line between reining in rising property prices that threaten affordability for average wage earners and stifling economic growth elsewhere.<br><br>"Property investment has been one of the main drivers of the stabilizing economy since the third quarter of last year," said Shen Jianguang, chief China economist with Mizuho Securities in Hong Kong.<br><br>Analysts said buoyant sales have enabled developers to quicken their pace of expansion, which helped hold up property investment throughout 2013. Government efforts to build more affordable housing also contributed to investment growth.<br><br>The NBS data also showed that construction starts rose 13.5 percent in 2013, quicker than an increase of 11.5 percent in the January-November period.<br><br>Still, data for December alone showed signs of stabilization in the property market, with property sales up <a href="https://www.homeunion.com/">https://www.homeunion.com/</a> only 0.7 percent in that month in terms of floor space from a year earlier, according to Reuters calculations based on NBS data.<br><br>That compared with an annual increase of 14.8 percent in November, though the month-alone data, derived from cumulative figures, is volatile.<br><br>Meanwhile, total <a href="http://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T010-C000-S002-how-to-strike-it-rich-investing-in-real-estate.html">http://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T010-C000-S002-how-to-strike-it-rich-investing-in-real-estate.html</a> land area bought by developers rose 8.8 percent in 2013 from a year earlier, easing from an increase of 9.9 percent in the first 11 months.<br><br>Separate data on Saturday showed that prices of new homes in China continued to surge in December, though the pace of gains overall did not exceed the previous month's <a href="http://gareia.org/">http://gareia.org/</a> and rises eased in some major cities, suggesting that government tightening measures may be starting to bite.<br><br>(Reporting By Xiaoyi Shao and Jonathan Standing; Editing by Kim Coghill)<br><br><a href='http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-economy-property-idUSBREA0J07720140120'>http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-economy-property-idUSBREA0J07720140120</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

5 Basic Tips for Investing in Real Estate - 24 Sep 2016 18:54

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vOfGaWFC5Fw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vOfGaWFC5Fw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>If you're just beginning to invest in real estate, you'll find that there's a lot to learn. Real estate investing is more complicated than investing in stocks because of the financial, legal, and extensive due diligence requirements involved. That's why it's a good idea to give yourself a solid education before you purchase your first investment property.<br><br>However, before you get your advanced degree, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals. To that end, here are 5 basic tips for investing in real estate.<br><br>The old adage that "location matters" is most accurate when it comes to <a href="http://www.ambitionmedia.co.uk/top-10-features-of-a-profitable-rental-property/">Real estate</a> investing. Before you fork over a down payment and put yourself in a significant amount of debt over a property, ensure that it's in a good <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/getting-started/real-estate">http://www.marketwatch.com/getting-started/real-estate</a> location.<br><br>Look for the worst house on the best street. That's a principle you'll come across quite a bit as you delve into further real estate investing advice.<br><br>You want to invest in the worst house on the best street because it gives you an opportunity to build equity. It's a property in a great neighborhood ("the best street") that needs some work ("the worst house"). You can invest some money to fix it up and sell it to someone else who wants a ready-to-move-in house in a fabulous location. Professional real estate investors call this "fixing and flipping."<br><br>2. Look for Wholesale Properties<br><br>Investing in real estate is just like investing in the stock market in at least one way: you're looking for the best deal. If you're a savvy stock market investor, you probably won't buy too many stocks at their high if you plan on <a href="http://www.investinitalyrealestate.com/en/">http://www.investinitalyrealestate.com/en/</a> holding them for a long time. Instead, you'll follow the Warren Buffet principle of getting greedy <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/228506">https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/228506</a> when everyone else gets fearful. You'll buy stocks that are beaten down and make a fortune when they turn around.<br><br>That's what you want to do when it comes to real estate investing. Avoid paying "full price" for properties. Instead, look for so-called wholesale properties that are offered at a steep discount. Sure, they'll probably need some work. Run the numbers and see if the investment in rehab is worth the ultimate selling price.<br><br>As noted at ThinkConveyance: "You can easily invest $20,000 in a property and add twice that much to the selling price. That's why real estate investing is so attractive to investors who want to maximize their return on investment."<br><br>3. Understand the Tax Benefits<br><br>The people who run our government want private investors to provide housing for people. That's because they know that if private investors don't provide housing, then the government will be responsible for it.<br><br>To that end, Uncle Sam offers significant tax benefits to real estate investors. The most significant benefit, arguably, is the depreciation write-off. When you buy an investment property that includes a building, you get to write off the depreciation of that building as a tax deduction. You'll have to consult your tax advisor for specifics, but basically you can expect to depreciate a residential building over 27 years and a commercial building over 39 and a half years.<br><br>Keep in mind that the IRS views your real estate investment efforts as a business so you also get to claim the "necessary and ordinary" deductions that business owners take, including mortgage interest, insurance, and maintenance expenses. Again, it's a good idea to consult your tax advisor about specifics.<br><br>4. Check Your Credit Report<br><br>You're more than likely going to need to borrow money to buy real estate. That's why you should check your credit report before you begin investing in real estate.<br><br>If you have problems on your credit report that are mistakes, get those resolved as quickly as possible. If you have problems that are legitimate, then you'll need to work to improve your credit.<br><br>Simply put, banks aren't going to loan money to you for a property that's not your primary residence as readily as they'll loan it to you for your own home. That's why your credit has to be spectacular.<br><br>If you're planning on buying a property that you'll rent out one or more tenants, use the "1% Rule" when you decide whether or not the property is worth the price you'll pay for it.<br><br>The 1% Rule simply states that an income producing property must produce 1% of the price you pay for it every month. For example, if you're looking at buying a property for $150,000, then the monthly rental income should be 150,000 x 1% = $1,500.<br><br>Real estate investing offers the potential for fabulous returns. However, people have also bankrupted themselves investing in real estate. Be sure that you know what's involved before you start.<br><br><a href='http://www.huffingtonpost.com/aj-agrawal/5-basic-tips-for-investing-in-real-estate_b_9072532.html'>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/aj-agrawal/5-basic-tips-for-investing-in-real-estate_b_9072532.html</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

You can now invest in real estate, even if you're not Donald Trump - 24 Sep 2016 12:53

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O4JLxQApZKc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O4JLxQApZKc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Starting June 19, everyday <a href="https://www.newwestern.com/">https://www.newwestern.com/</a> investors will be able to back real estate projects with Kickstarter-like crowdfunding initiatives. <br><br>Many commercial property developers are now using crowdfunding platforms to raise capital for their projects. That means people who want to invest in billion dollar properties now have access to once unapproachable real estate projects — albeit for very small shares of the business. <br><br>Simon Baron Development Group, a New York based real estate developer recently announced that it is using the services of CityFunders to crowdfund $1 million in equity for the development of a Long Island City rental tower. <br><br>Earlier this year, Fundrise, a Washington based crowdfunding company, offered investors the opportunity to buy bonds backing the 3 World Trade Center development in Manhattan. The cost: $5,000. <br><br>Related: What's the deal with crowdfunding investments? <br><br>"Investing in commercial property is generally very capital intensive," said Heather Schwarz Lopes, chief strategy officer of Early Shares, a crowdfunding platform that <a href="https://ctreia.com/">https://ctreia.com/</a> focuses on real estate development. "Now investors can start at a lower price level." <br><br>Shares in commercial real estate normally start with minimum investment of $5,000 to $25,000. <br><br>Crowdfunding for properties and other equities had only been available to accredited investors with a net worth of more than one million dollars or an annual income of over $200,000. <br><br>But following the passing of Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act in 2012, the SEC is set to release new rules that allow anyone to take part in crowdfunding equities. Those rules are scheduled to take effect next Friday. <br><br>"[Small time] investors can now invest with the professionals," said Steve <a href="http://www.huntcompanies.com/">http://www.huntcompanies.com/</a> Drew, CrowdStreet's products chief. <br><br>But people without <a href="http://www.calvinhaynesonline.com/brainstorming-to-begin-your-small-business-questions-to-reply/">real estate</a> investing experience should exercise extreme caution. <br><br>Some of the properties are estimating sky-high returns upwards of 13% to 17% after an investor sells his or her stake. A typical investment holding period for each investment ranges from five to 10 years. <br><br>It sounds too good to be true. And it might be. There is significant risk associated with crowdfunding properties. <br><br>For one thing, risk valuations on investment projects are evaluated by construction developers or crowdfunding platforms themselves. Unlike traditional stocks and bonds, external credit rating agencies do not offer opinions on the risk associated with investing in crowdfunded properties. <br><br>Furthermore, like all real estate, these projects are relatively difficult to sell in secondary markets. <br><br>Dr. Richard Swart, UC Berkeley's crowdfunding research director, acknowledges that property crowdfunding is riskier than traditional investments. <br><br>However, Swart said he feels that the increasing demand for these kind of crowdfunded projects will drive developers and platforms to be more transparent with the risk involved in each project . He, also noted that crowdfunding in real estate markets can be safer than other kinds of crowdfunding investments, since there is an underlying physical asset associated to each stake. <br><br>Related: Invest in next Facebook…for a few bucks <br><br>Investors in crowdfunded properties can pick between retail outlets, office buildings or multi-family residential developments. <br><br>Most of these projects are a cross breed between a bond and a stock. Like a stock, you hold a share in the company that runs the project but you also potentially receive a yearly income. Building developers project an annual income of over 8% return on your capital from rent payments and profits generated from building management. <br><br>CNNMoney (New York) First published June 12, 2015: 12:15 PM ET <br><br><a href='http://money.cnn.com/2015/06/12/technology/crowdfunded-commercial-real-estate/index.html'>http://money.cnn.com/2015/06/12/technology/crowdfunded-commercial-real-estate/index.html</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

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