Real estate investing in general, and single-family real estate investing in particular, is very different from buying stocks, commodities or most other investments. Real estate is a leveraged investment that has the potential for delivering excellent returns because the cash […]
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What is a Good Cap Rate for Real Estate Investors?
Investing in real estate is all about the numbers, and your Cap Rate is one of the most important calculations. Learn more about what is a good cap rate and the numerous factors that affect it. What is a Cap […]
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Millions of Boomers Prefer to Rent
Earlier in June, Freddie Mac reported that the 67 million baby boomers and other homeowners over the age of 55 control two-thirds of the nation’s aggregate home equity and therefore are in a position to greatly influence the direction of […]
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Nearly Half of Foreclosures Wrapped up in Five States
As foreclosure numbers continue their downward spiral, the data showed that almost half of the nation’s completed foreclosures for the 12-month period ending on April 30, 2016, were locked up in five states, according to CoreLogic. Florida, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, […]
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The Delicate Art of Rent Increases
Rents seem to only continue to go up. Nationally, the median asking rent increased 5.74 percent in the third quarter of 2015, compared with the same quarter a year earlier. But while many landlords raise the rent whenever it seems […]
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Majority of Renters Plan to Stand Pat
Rents may be rising and consumers may be feeling the crunch when it comes to their personal finances, but 70 percent of renters still believe that renting is more affordable than owning a home and 55 percent of renters plan […]
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Why Some Real Estate Losses Will NOT Reduce Your Taxes
As you probably already know, there are many different types of entities available to investors. C corporations are often frowned upon due to their issue of double taxation. The corporation pays tax on the profit each year, and then any […]
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