I would trade the 7.5% I am chasing with my "barbell strategy" (of 40-45% commercial real estate syndications) for a 17.5% return gained in active investing.

But weigh the costs of insurance and taxes against the cash flow and make your decision accordingly.

It’s great to hear that you’re already working on a project to expand opportunities for real estate investors—that’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the field.As you dive deeper, here are a few things you’ll want to focus on to better understand how real estate investors analyze deals and make decisions:1.

With property insurers’ profitability and trade combined ratios improving, we can expect some relief soon.

@Nicholas Stout Normally when I hear landlords make the conscientious decision to "convert" their properties to Section 8 rentals, they have a real estate problem wrongly diagnosed as property management or tenant issues.

Your Broker has the ultimate decision on whether or not you can do it. 

It’s generally better to pay taxes, especially if it’s preferential LTCG treatment and make a sound investment with cash that remains than defer and make poor investment decisions. 

But you fail to mention that this went this way because of your decision.

They’ll advise you on what moves you should make so you can make the best possible decisions throughout the buying process.Bottom LineThe key to a successful homebuying savings strategy?

As an investor with ODC, and someone who has spoke with Brandon directly a handful of times about ODC, I can tell you that he does participate in the decision making process' at the company.