Long Term Real Estate Investment Strategies – Part II - 09/18/08 04:37 PM
In some ways, long term real estate investment is easier than short term investment, because landlords remain somewhat immune to periodic spikes and dips in the real estate market. They also have a longer period to recover costs and allow the property to appreciate, if their expenses goes over budget.
 
That all being said, there are certainly plenty of pitfalls for landlords and other kinds of long term investors. Lawsuits are constant threat, since the ownership exposure is so much longer, and tenants love to sue landlords (see here for Landlord Legal - How to Protect Your Real Estate Assets). … (3 comments)

Real Estate Investing Strategies - Part I - Short Term Investments - 09/02/08 04:12 PM
Real Estate Investing Strategies
 
People who invest in anything, whether it’s real estate, commodities, futures, etc., all have different financial goals. Some investors look for long-term profits, others look for short-term gains, still others try to create cash flow. Here’s a brief look at the investing strategies associated with each, in several installments, starting with short term real estate investing.
 
Short Term Real Estate Investments: Contract Flipping or Renovation Resales 
So, you want to invest in real estate and get paid within, say, six months. There are really two avenues available to you: flipping real estate purchase contracts and … (4 comments)

 
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