Real estate blog entries tagged with real estate by G. B. Davis (Hyperopia Investments)

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real estate: Post-Katrina Alabama Coastal Towns vs. The Ninth Ward: A Case Study - 08/27/09 09:49 AM

There's an old cliche that "the squeaky wheel gets the oil," but at what point is the proverbial oil no longer helpful? What if the wheels can oil themselves if given the chance, but grow incapable over time of doing so if they are constantly oiled by someone else?
In coastal … (0 comments)

real estate: Coming Out of the Real Estate Woods - Are We There Yet? - 07/18/09 11:23 AM

On Wednesday July 15, Fitch Ratings issued a 189 page report about the U.S. real estate market, and their belief that we are at or near the bottom of the real estate market collapse.
This is great news, particularly for real estate professionals such as realtors or investors forced to sign … (1 comments)

real estate: Actually Funny Real Estate Videos (Shocker!) - 06/25/09 10:53 AM

Man, who would have thought there were actually funny real estate videos in the world? YouTube really is one of the greatest ideas of the internet.
Without further ado, here are the funniest real estate videos you'll ever see:
1. Funny Ad for MyRealty

2. Funny User-Made Video … (8 comments)

real estate: Fun Real Estate Facts - 06/11/09 01:30 PM

It's Thursday, and that means... well it actually means nothing, but I'm in the mood for something a little lighter (not atypical for my personality). So we're going to have some fun with real estate investing today.

Fun Fact 1: Cameron's House from Ferris Buehler's Day Off is For Sale!!!!
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real estate: The Absentee Landlord Part I - How to Retire Within 18 Months to the Destination of Your Choice - 04/26/09 02:23 PM

Part I: Introduction, Defining Destination & Budget Goals, and Becoming an Absentee Landlord
Whether you're a landlord, a real estate investor, or just a regular wage slave looking to escape the drone-like existence of 9-5, most of us have daydreamed about living on a tropical island somewhere sipping pina coladas … (5 comments)

real estate: Demography, Geography, and a Long Term Real Estate Perspective - 04/03/09 11:05 AM

If you're one of the four people in the world considering investing in real estate right now (five including me), you're probably looking to make the safest bet you can. While short term investment returns are pretty basic to predict, as the market won't shift much over the course of a … (2 comments)

real estate: Dominoes - 02/23/09 03:56 PM

We know what the last domino in the chain is: the global economy circles the toilet bowl, and 6 billion people (myself included) all start crying and whining and jumping up and down looking for someone to blame. It's the mortgage lenders! It's the banks! It's Wall Street! It's the CEOs!
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real estate: Run, Do Not Walk, to Exit Real Estate - 02/13/09 03:22 PM

It's an interesting time in the real estate business. Ok, "interesting" is something of a euphemism, but regardless, these are not normal times. The national real estate market has never fallen this far, this fast, in the history of America, which has lead many experienced and intelligent real estate professionals to … (6 comments)

real estate: How to Succeed in Real Estate without Really Trying - 01/24/09 11:49 AM

Real estate can be an infinitely fun and lucrative business, but it can also be tedious, litigious, and miserable. Fortunately for you, there are some things you can do to keep yourself in the territory of the former.
First of all, we're going to recite a cliché for a moment and … (6 comments)

real estate: Fun, Novel, and Totally Impractical Real Estate Ideas - 01/06/09 10:13 PM

Cold weather, cold worldwide economies, cold real estate markets... baby it's cold outside!!!!
Well, when all else fails, have some fun, right? Here are a few ideas to help heat up your real estate properties that are just sitting on the market for sale or rent, and who knows? Maybe one … (4 comments)

real estate: Internet Marketing - SEO, PPC, and Online Advertising - 12/17/08 01:02 PM

If you’re a realtor, whether in Vancouver, British Columbia or Destin, FL, you need internet exposure to help draw new clients. This is particularly true in today’s stone-cold real estate market, where finding buyers is about as much fun as drilling teeth.
You may or may not have experience with website … (1 comments)

real estate: Suriving in a SLOWWW Real Estate Market - 11/16/08 12:12 PM

Smart investors can earn a living in ANY real estate market, and being a smart investor is not as difficult as it might seem. Here are a few practices for bringing home the bacon as a real estate investor, even if your real estate buddies shout that the sky is falling.
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real estate: How to Buy Real Estate Investment Properties at Foreclosure & Other Auctions - 10/27/08 02:52 PM

A lot of people talk about buying real estate for a steal at foreclosure auctions, and most of them have never actually done it. From someone who actually has, here are a few tips.

Tip Number 1: observe a few auctions before bidding. On the most basic level, you’ll need … (2 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Investment Strategies – Part III - Cash Flow - 10/02/08 11:30 AM

Some real estate investors are interested, not in a one time payout (now or in ten years), but in earning a consistent, monthly income from their properties. Who hasn’t daydreamed about living solely off of their investments, off of passive income? It’s a tantalizing dream, and one I intend to make … (0 comments)

real estate: 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.

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real estate: 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 … (5 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Legal Protection - A Must-Read for Landlords - 08/20/08 07:19 PM

Introduction
The market is soft, so you might be thinking now’s the right time to buy a rental property and hold it. And you’d be right, it IS a good time to buy and hold, but there are a few things you should know before writing any big checks and diving … (3 comments)

real estate: Landlording 101: Real Estate Investment and Property Management - 08/10/08 06:29 PM

Introduction
So! You're ready to progress beyond home ownership, and build your real estate empire. Where to start? Well, here, not to put too fine a point on it. This tutorial will be basic, but will get you started with some fundamental concepts.

Step 1: The Property
Ready … (3 comments)

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