Overview of Loan Programs for Real Estate Purchases
Navigating the world of real estate can be an exhilarating [...]
Hard Money Loans, a quick overview
One of the biggest misperceptions in the co-housing community, is that the property needs to be paid for with cash.
An End to Real Estate Buyer’s Remorse
Recently I sat with a friend who is suffering from buyer's remorse on a recent real estate purchase. They found themself in the same financial place as many post-retired people. When we stop working, we often don't have the required cash flow stream to get a real estate loan.
Advantages Of Investing In Real Estate During A Recession
One of the primary advantages of investing in real estate during a recession is the opportunity to purchase properties at a lower price.
How to Not Beat the Market
Recently I had the same conversation with three different women. [...]
Managing Your Money After Retirement
Taking the Right Kind of Risks The greatest challenge in [...]
Residency vs Domicle with Second Homes
Residency refers to a person living in a particular place for a specific period, whether it is for a temporary or permanent duration.
Markets and Behavior
When the stock market made a dramatic decline at the beginning of the millennium I was a registered investment advisor working in Northern California.
Importance of Purchase Price on Return
Asking the question of why buyers should never pay more than appraised value on leveraged property may seem complicated to some,
Why a Buyer Should Never Pay More than Appraised Value on Leveraged Property
Investors who use leverage to produce hefty returns lose out on potential gains when they fail to consider the opportunity costs associated with the additional funds required to cover the shortfall between the appraised and offered prices.
The Difference between Residency and Domicile
These terms hold significant legal and financial implications and must be understood thoroughly to avoid complications with taxes, legal issues, and more.
Property Management Certification for Real Estate Investments
Yesterday I completed the requirements to earn a certificate in property management by the California Association of Realtors®. I decided to add this designation to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing today's investors and property owners.
Tax-Deferred 1031 Exchanges
This tax-deferred strategy allows investors to sell their investment property and use the proceeds to purchase a new property within a certain period of time, all while deferring capital gains taxes.
Can an IRA Own Real Estate?
A traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or SEP can own real estate in a self-directed account.
504 Planner
SBA 504 Loan Program: A Professional Business Loan Solution Small [...]
The Role of Escrow
Escrow provides a neutral third-party service that ensures that all terms of the transaction are met before any funds are released.
Real Estate Investing During a Recession
Real estate investments during a recession offer a unique opportunity for investors to acquire properties at a significant discount.