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The following are my thoughts on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and any thoughts of upcoming bailouts. As an advocate for responsible financial practices, I believe that the government should not bail out banks t...
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I came across a new idea in the real estate space that’s worth discussing. It’s not about buying whole properties or even shares in a REIT, but instead purchasing rights to the income a property generates.
Here’s how...
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With the rent to price ratios so high are we at a disadvantage? This applies to 1to4 Fam and larger commercial deals, also with very low cap rates. There must be an upside. Any ideas?
It is my contention that in most circumstances you should not use a real estate agent to buy a single family home, and only in limited circumstances should you use one to sell. This strategy saved me approximately $15...
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I've read that you should always have a realtor as part of your dream team. How can a realtor assist you? How much commision should you pay a realtor?