For 40 years my wife and I have owned rental property. For 35 years I have been a San Diego apartment broker. I learned a lot, too much the hard way. Some of what I learned is summarized below. I’ve been blessed to spend my brokerage career in a supply-constrained market. Supply-constrained markets make apartment…
Becoming a serious 1031 exchange real estate investor can involve a significant learning curve. For example, there are many investment terms that every investor should know and understand in order to better understand the nuances surrounding 1031 exchange real estate investments and help find success as an investor. Therefore, we thought it would be a…
There are three tremendous money-making ideas that were shared on an AOA Live Stream that I would like to share with you. I am especially excited to share them with you because many of you could benefit greatly from them. These three ideas can be found in the AOA video entitled “Increase Your Rental’s Value…
I got into real estate in the middle of a downturn, and I’ve worked in the industry through recessions and booms. It all began with my father sending me articles clipped from the L.A. Times about where the market would go, reminding me never to assume that anything in this business was permanent. For 30…
If you’ve ever thought about buying a rental property near a college campus but you weren’t sure if renting to college students would present too much risk and headache, after reading this article you will see that there are a lot of good reasons you may want to purchase an investment property that is near…
Many real estate investors are transitioning from multifamily investments to commercial and NNN investments. Why are they doing this? Because they are tired of dealing with the day-to-day challenges of managing residential properties. This pace has accelerated over the last two years as residential tenants have been unable or unwilling to pay rent as a…
Buying rental property continues to be one of the few vehicles or investment opportunities where an average individual can get started with nothing and build significant wealth. The following short stories are real life examples of how a few successful landlords in different parts of the country got started with nothing. You will see that…
Window coverings for your rental property can be important in attracting tenants, so the article from Keepe looks at three basic types of window coverings. It can be difficult to choose the best type of window covering to complement a space while being easy to maintain and practical for tenants with the new technologies, décor styles and…
Cost segregation studies are a very effective way to generate savings when buying investment property. They should be considered by every real estate investor on every transaction. When optimized, they can increase cash flows, reduce tax liability, and uncover missed deductions. What is a Cost Segregation Study? A cost segregation study (CSS) is an engineering/accounting…
Houston, Texas is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the entire United States. With its continually developing industrial bases in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation, including being home to the headquarters of more than 25 Fortune 500 companies, the city attracts more than 100,000 new residents annually. What Makes Houston Different? What makes…