Real estate trends tend to fluctuate, especially in recent years. Trends in 2023 suggest a transitioning period with higher borrowing costs, increased cash flow and restructured capital stacks. What does real estate investment look like now as we continue navigating the new normal? Prepare for the year ahead by reviewing these current trends and top […]
Commercial real estate rates are affected by changes in demand, inflation, the state of the market and overall economic costs. In 2020, all interest rates — the U.S. Federal Reserve prediction for overnight lending rates by banks and credit unions — hit an all-time low. Rates have only recently begun to rise with the Federal […]
A bear market and high rates of inflation have many people wondering if the country is heading toward another recession. When a recession hits, there’s a decline in economic activity that continues for several months. Sales, income, employment and production all tend to drop during a recession. Even if the idea of a recession has […]
When it comes to investing your retirement account money into real estate, there are a few rules you need to be aware of. These rules are in place to ensure that you don’t disqualify your IRA when making these investments. […]
It’s not hard to understand why investors love real estate. It works to hedge against market volatility, diversify an investment portfolio, and provide a tangible asset option outside of paper assets. Real estate as an investment is a great way to generate passive income, but one hurdle for many would-be investors is the money required […]
Utilizing real estate as an investment opportunity is possible with any amount of money. It’s one of the most sustainable methods for building wealth over time. A significant number of the world’s wealthiest people have made their empires using real estate. Real estate is a relatively safe and understood vehicle that gives investors options. Here […]
A real estate investment trust is a company that owns or finances real estate. A REIT will invest in rental properties (known as equity REITs), or finance the mortgages (known as mREITs), or both. If you know how a mutual fund works, REITs operate similarly. Investors pool their money to build enough capital to fund […]
Lending options have been limited since 2008, when the credit market seized up, but that’s all changing now. As the housing market strengthens, more and more lenders are emerging with new, creative programs. This is excellent news for real estate investors who want to take advantage of today’s incredible deals. So what are your lending […]
Self-directed IRAs are the less offered and lesser known of the IRA options. That’s simply because they’re seen as needing too much effort to utilize correctly. The truth is that self-directed IRAs aren’t as complicated as they’re made out to be. Especially if you have the right custodian who offers the services you need to […]
Investing your in a Real Estate IRA is a great alternative to investing in the stock market. Through a Self Directed IRA you can invest in non traditional investments such as real estate, gold and silver, private placements, loan, and other non traditional investments. Below are some common questions I get from clients wanting to […]
Is anyone else really curious to see where the market is going? Currently, the Dow Jones has lost 6.83%, the S&P 500 has lost 5.04% and the NASDAQ has lost 3.47 since the beginning of the year. Is the market going to continue this downswing for much longer? The truth is, we don’t know. We […]
An IRA is a great option for those wanting to invest in real estate. Making sure you use a real estate IRA allows you to accumulate rental income tax-deferred, or even tax-free if you have the asset in a Roth IRA. It can make a lot of sense to leverage a self directed IRA to […]