How to Buy an Island Without Getting Marooned
Monday, October 26
You already know that real estate is a good investment. It's tangible, stable, and--as is often said--they aren't making any more of it.It's that finite supply that makes island properties an even more incredible investment opportunity. It's also a large part of what adds to their allure. With su...
What Rising Global Debt Means for Real Estate Investors
Monday, September 07
We're just seven years past the onset of a worldwide financial crisis, and global debt is still growing at an astronomical rate. What does that mean for real estate investors? A lot, actually. For starters, it means you're on the right track. Real estate is a smart investment in today's econom...
Why Making Offers Is The Key to the House Flipping Business
Monday, August 03
Much of the world has a strong issue with "bargaining." We've become accustomed to one set price for a good, and we either buy it, or don't buy it. When it comes to real estate, the transaction changes. The value of a home is what someone is willing to pay for it. It doesn't mean that the pri...
5 Things You Need to Decide Before Investing in Property Abroad
Tuesday, June 09
As more baby-boomers get closer to that “golden age” of retirement, there is increasing interest in purchasing property outside the U.S., either as an investment, or a retirement escape. As enticing as the prospect may seem, there are five things that you need to know before a single dollar is sp...
Why Problem Houses Are My Favorite Investment
Monday, May 18
Maybe you’ve seen The Money Pit, featuring a very young Tom Hanks playing a young husband trying to renovate an old house. The title should clue you in to things not going as planned for him.But it doesn’t have to be that way- a “problem home” for one may be a business opportunity for another. Wh...
4 Things to Know About Investing in International Real Estate
Monday, March 02
Real estate is a tricky game – you must become very knowledgeable about your target markets and your competitors in order to become successful. That’s true in North America, as well as anywhere else in the world.But when you start to branch outside of the U.S. real estate market, that’s when thin...