real estate investing: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment for 2012 is the Single Family Home
- 03/26/12 12:44 AM
In an interview with CNBC, Warren Buffett has gone on record saying that single family homes are currently the best investment. Due to low interest rates and low prices, he feels there is not a more appealing asset class at the present moment. In fact, he even goes so far as to say that he would “load up on them” if he had a way to manage them, admitting that management poses a challenge since they are individual homes, unlike condos. So why aren’t buyers snatching up single family homes at lightning speed? It boils down to consumer/buyer psychology: “If … (3 comments)
real estate investing: Three Tips for Real Estate Investing
- 03/12/12 07:51 AM
Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or a complete “newbie,” you'll likely agree that it really helps to have someone provide insight and advice. Everyone can use input on ways to save time and money, right? Here are a few tips which you may find helpful as you continue down the road to successfully investing in real estate. First, don't be an “information addict.” Sure, a little knowledge is a good thing, but there's such a thing as educational overkill. This isn't to say that there aren't terrific resources out there – books, bootcamps, and tools galore. But you need … (4 comments)
real estate investing: Do You Have an Strategy for Investing in Real Estate?
- 03/05/12 08:48 AM
The real estate market and the financial market have one thing in common: They both go up and down. When you're a smart and judicious real estate investor, the down times in our market are what set you apart from other investors who may do well just by being lucky. If there's a key to being a truly successful real estate investor, it's this: Have a strategy that's flexible. That way, whether the market goes up or down, your strategy will work for you over the long haul. According to online magazine Bigger Pockets, a perfect strategy for ANY market will … (1 comments)
real estate investing: Tips for First-Time Real Estate Investors
- 02/27/12 05:45 AM
If you're a first time real estate investor, make a point of tuning in to the amazing host of articles that are available on the Internet. They're a terrific source of information; practically everywhere you look, there are loads of articles – and they're free for you to read and download. Articles are a great source of free information. Check out this real estate investment web site as an example of a terrific place to find these articles. A lot of experts find that one of the best general article sites is Ezine Articles. You need a resource that's well-organized … (0 comments)
real estate investing: Real Estate vs. Stocks
- 02/21/12 04:21 AM
Where should you invest your money? Real estate or the stock market. The prevailing wisdom from cocktail parties would suggest real estate. But is it right? The answer is yes - in the short term. U.S. real estate sale prices have increased more than 56% from the beginning of 1999 to the end of 2004, as tracked by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, part of HUD. During the same period, the S&P 500 index dipped nearly 6% during the same period. Long term, over 25 years we'll say, the S&P 500 will do better. Pitting home sales against … (2 comments)
real estate investing: Hot Tips for Real Estate Investors
- 02/06/12 03:12 PM
Real estate investing isn't simple. It requires finding the right property, managing the investment property properly and keeping good financial records. You can be successful, though! Here are some rock solid tips for success: Build a real estate network. Include a great real estate agent, a mortgage broker, a lawyer, an appraiser and an accountant. Pay attention to the real estatemarket, and stay up to date by doing your own research. Accurately evaluate each property’s cash flow. Negotiate openly when you decide to buy. This may help to avoid wasting time on properties that are not within your … (3 comments)
real estate investing: Real Estate Investors: Understanding Your Options
- 01/30/12 08:27 AM
For real estate investors, Chapter 11 can be a lifesaver - a proverbial "fresh start" from an otherwise seemingly impossible situation - which gives the debtor a respite from creditors. The idea that filing for bankruptcy is a beginning, not an end, bears repeating, because real estate investors deserve the right to work with experienced attorneys who understand this intricate area of law, a discipline that allows companies to often reemerge towards success. A bankruptcy filing gives a real estate investor flexibility. The debtor can design new financing for the bankruptcy court's consideration and approval. The judge has wide discretion … (1 comments)
real estate investing: Smart Tips for Savvy Real Estate Investors
- 01/23/12 04:05 PM
Foreclosures and REOs are still pulling novice investors into the market; if you're one of them, there are a few tried and true “rules” that have been around for quite a while. Even if you've been investing in real estate for a while, it never hurts to refresh yourself on some key guidelines which, even in a market that continues to be volatile, can prove helpful. First and foremost, remember that due diligence is NOT optional. You've got to understand the local market - and that includes not just where prices are headed, but specific market demand for rental real estate … (3 comments)
real estate investing: Is It Always Best to Pay the Asking Price?
- 01/16/12 11:58 AM
For some investors, the thought of offering anything but a low ball offer is completely unheard of. However, if competition from numerous investors in an area is fierce, those investors may find themselves limited in their ability to acquire property. A recent article by Ken Corsini at Bigger Pockets highlighted this fact, and urges a sentiment with which we agree: Don't get stuck on the asking price! It's better to use the asking price as a guide, but to sit down with a professional and work with the numbers. There are times when a low bid will be beaten by someone … (0 comments)
real estate investing: FHA Waiver Gives Real Estate Investors a Boost
- 01/05/12 03:18 PM
The conditions for investing in a Silver Spring home in the current market just keep getting better and better! The FHA’s recent ruling stands to further fuel investor activity, while accelerating the recovery of the real estate market. The process of “flipping” investment properties had once been cited as a contributor to the real estate market’s meltdown. As such, the FHA pulled the plug on insuring properties held for less than 90 days. Savvy investors are often adept in getting fixer-uppers ready for sale within that time frame, however, and to encourage more dollars to flow into housing, the FHA temporarily … (2 comments)
real estate investing: Make 2012 YOUR Year to Build Real Estate Investment Wealth
- 12/29/11 10:25 AM
After another year of worldwide economic ups and downs, the news is no longer whether the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up or down on any given day. The news is that the stock market is volatile. Period. At any given day or any given moment, the stock market might be up or it might be down, but but wild swings have started to feel like the new normal. It’s anyone’s guess what the new year will hold, but we can be fairly sure that the roller coaster ride will continue. The stock market will continue to do what the stock … (0 comments)
real estate investing: Tax Strategies for the Investment-Minded Consumer
- 12/27/11 11:29 AM
It's hard to believe that tax season is nearly here! If you own a Silver Spring home that is an exclusive rental property, you can deduct numerous expenses including taxes, insurance, mortgage interest, utilities, housekeeping, and repairs. According to HouseLogic, even towels and sheets are deductible! Use Schedule E. You can also write off depreciation, which is the value lost due to the wear and tear a home experiences over time.Treat the rental property like a business, says Mark Steber, chief tax officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. Keep detailed records and maintain a separate checking account. Figure you’ll spend a … (0 comments)
real estate investing: YOU Can Unlock a World of Investor Wealth!
- 12/22/11 08:07 AM
With interest rates at historic lows, and incredible bargains available in our local market, more and more of my clients are investing their money in real estate. Watch this short video and find out how almost anyone can get started today with very little down! Then contact me at (301) 452-5252 for a FREE consultation and to get a list of investment properties currently available in your area!
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real estate investing: The Benefits of Investing in Real Estate
- 12/15/11 10:18 AM
Real estate investors in the Silver Spring area know that there are numerous benefits to investing in real estate. Wondering what those benefits are? Read on for some terrific points from CIAS.com : Cash flow can be a steady and significant stream of income. Your cash flow will increase over the years. Cash is liquid, and can be prudently invested. And remember...most stocks don't provide cash flow. Investment real estate appreciates, which should always be considered a bonus. Yearly home appreciation averaged more than 5% over the past 40 years. You have the ability to help your property appreciate by making … (0 comments)
real estate investing: It's Time for a New – and POSITIVE – Perspective on the Real Estate Market
- 09/16/11 06:19 AM
As a savvy real estate investor, you know that YOU are at the heart of the housing market's recovery. It can be a little disheartening when you hear the media using words like “stagnant” or – as industry expert Alex Charfen recently noted in reference to an article in The Economist - “moribund.” He aptly notes that a lot of people are more than happy to describe the US real estate market as “dying or near extinction.” Charfen also makes a key observation, and one on which I'd like to focus this week: the total lack of healthy perspective in a … (1 comments)
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