Which Property Class is Right for You?
Friday, June 02
“Property class” is a phrase you’ll hear a lot of once you start investing. But what is it? Basically, it’s a ranking system that rates properties based on criteria such as location and property quality. There are no exact rules about how grades are assigned, and a Class A property to one person ...
Demographic Factors You Must Consider Before Buying Rental Property
Tuesday, May 30
There are so many things to think about before purchasing investment property. Finances, location, condition of the property, what you plan on doing with it now and in the future...the list goes on. But if you’re not adding “demographics” to it, you’re potentially setting yourself up for failur...
5 Books for Your Summer Reading List
Friday, May 26
Summer is the perfect time to get caught up on a little light reading. I know, I know. You’re busy. Reading seems like a luxury you can’t afford right now. But trust me, if you’re reading the right books, it’s actually considered working. What do I mean by “the right books”? I mean the works that...
Are Turnkey Properties Overpriced?
Monday, May 22
There was a really great article I read a couple weeks about turnkey rentals and how most people assume they’re overpriced. The author did an excellent job of explaining that these properties are not, in fact, overpriced, but rather they’re offered at fair market value. She also talked about how ...
Goals, Expectations, Aspirations: Why You Need Them in Real Estate
Friday, May 19
Goals, expectations, aspirations...whatever you call them, they all have the same meaning. They’re what you strive for, what you set out to achieve. Goals are important in any career or field, but in real estate, I believe they deserve extra emphasis. In fact, I would argue that it goes beyond th...
Lessons Learned from Veteran Investors
Wednesday, May 17
I’ve been investing in real estate for more than 10 years now. I also know a lot of people, many of whom I call close friends, who’ve been in the business for 15, 20, or 30 years - and some even longer than that! Through my own personal experiences, as well as what I’ve learned from other seasone...