real estate investing: Don't Be Part of the Trainwreck Waiting To Happen
- 06/11/09 03:23 AM
Commercial Mortgage loans delinquency rates have more than tripled in just 6 months up to 2.7% in May, their highest point in a decade. Couple this with the $154.5 Bil. Commercial loans that will be due between now and 2012, and you have a disaster. Sadly, 2/3rds of commercial mortgages that are coming due will not qualify for refinancing. If you are a real estate investor/developer, NOW is the time for you to be proactive and get a plan together to address your loans maturity. Recently the Treasury announced that they were considering issuing rules that make it easier for property … (0 comments)
real estate investing: Private Money, The Solution !
- 05/13/09 03:29 AM
If I had a penny for every call I get from Real Estate Investors/ Developers telling me that they just cannot seem to get funding for their real estate projects, I am sure that I would be a billionaire. It is a pretty sorry state of affairs that seasoned Real Estate Investors/Developers are having a harder time getting funding then first time home buyers. I don't mean to give the wrong impression, but really, we are talking about high net worth individuals with good credit, decades of experience, having trouble getting funding to complete their very viable projects. While the current … (0 comments)
real estate investing: Real Estate Investing In 2009
- 03/05/09 12:45 PM
Real Estate Investing is a process that each of us has wondered about from time to time. Each one of us has met someone that took advantage of real estate investment and made a great deal of money on their original investment. Today, more than ever before, a whole world of opportunity has opened up for the beginner real estate investor. Regardless of your income levels, credit history or real estate investment experience there exists real estate investing opportunities for you. Real Estate investing in still the most reliable form of investment. It does not matter whether you are just getting … (0 comments)
real estate investing: Tax Advantages
- 03/05/09 12:43 PM
Everyone appreciates a tax break, I mean really, who wants to give Uncle Sam more than they have to? The following is a list of tax deductions available to Real Estate Investors: Mortgage Interest Real Estate Taxes
Insurance Utility payments (paid by the investor and not the tenant) Property Management Fees
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100% First Year Asset Allowance- this is the cost of all equipment relating to the real estate business that you are operating which can be written off against the first year income (i.e... new appliances) … (0 comments)
real estate investing: Benefits of Investing In Apartment Buildings
- 03/05/09 12:38 PM
First time apartment building buyers often approach their new investments using an analysis that only takes into consideration the first few years of ownership .This is a big mistake as it doesn't take into account that apartment buildings see a great investment profit over a longer term. I would recommend that when doing an ROI analysis, you consider holding the property for at least 5 years to see a decent profit on it. It is important to keep in mind, that if you buy your multi-units in good areas and keep the property in good condition, you can increase your rent … (0 comments)
real estate investing: Developers Say " Show Me The Money"
- 03/05/09 09:09 AM
Developers today have several challenges in this slow market, a significant change from what was once a robust environment. One of their top concerns is their lack of liquidity. Developers throughout the country are finding themselves in the situation where their lenders want pay down or pay off on existing loans they offered and hold for raw land parcels. To make matters worse, the developers are having a hard time finding funding to refinance their loan as the underwriting for these types of deals has become exceptionally stiff. In today's market many good transactions cannot be financed by traditional lending institutions. … (0 comments)
Commercial Mortgage loans delinquency rates have more than tripled in just 6 months up to 2.7% in May, their highest point in a decade. Couple this with the $154.5 Bil. Commercial loans that will be due between now and 2012, and you have a disaster. ;)
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