The Definitive Guide to Investing in Real Estate Syndications
Monday, January 21
I first learned about real estate syndications at a local real estate conference here in the San Francisco Bay Area. I had been investing in real estate for about ten years at that point, mainly through rental properties, and I had never heard of the term "real estate syndication” before.Can you ...
How I Plan to Use Real Estate to Fund My New Year's Resolutions
Monday, December 31
Every year, as the Christmas cookies turn stale and the persistent food coma from constant holiday eating wears off, I find myself adding “exercise more” to my list of New Year’s resolutions as I lounge on the couch in my stretchy pants and, okay, a stale Christmas cookie.In my twenties, all I ha...
You’ve Got $200,000. Buy a Home or Invest in Real Estate Syndications?
Tuesday, October 09
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country.Down the street from me, just last month, one of my neighbors listed a two-bedroom home for over $800,000.And that’s not all. After a couple of weeks on the market, it ended up selling for over $950...
3 Key Steps To Quitting Your Job Through Investing In Real Estate
Thursday, October 04
Over the last ten years, I’ve had nine jobs. Believe me, I didn’t set out to switch jobs so many times, but I’m a dreamer, what can I say.Through my experiences with all those employers, I’ve come to know well the nerves and optimism that come with the recruitment process, as well as the adrenali...
3 Must-Have Qualities I Look For In Every Investment I Make
Thursday, September 20
Let’s face it, I’m not a spring chicken anymore. I go to bed early, I complain about lower back pain, and I find myself ordering more and more salads (hey, gotta keep things moving down there, if you know what I mean).When I first started investing in real estate, I was all bright-eyed and bushy-...
How Exactly Does An Apartment Building Make Money Anyway?
Monday, April 02
I think you'll agree with me that it's not very obvious how apartment buildings make money. After all, apartment buildings are not like corner stores or restaurants. You typically don't go in, swipe your credit card, and then leave. In fact, many people are not even aware that apartment buildings...