Tag: Real Estate Investing
A closer look at some of the top REIT ETFs. Real estate has been a great vehicle for increasing wealth. According to Forbes, real estate was the primary wealth-creating vehicle for 215 of the world’s 2,755 billionaires. Meanwhile, it has helped countless millionaires amass and enhance their wealth. However, real estate investing isn’t just for the rich. […]
Anyone can invest in real estate as long as they know what needs to be done while in business. Are you looking for a business opportunity to invest in? Real estate has become one of the most popular business ventures that you can think of. Anyone can invest in real estate as long as they […]
Not all real estate investments yield predictably good returns. Real estate is the largest asset class in many countries, with a higher share of people’s wealth going into it than into other assets. This is partly the result of the perceived simplicity of this asset: everyone lives in a home and has a sense of […]
There are still a few REITs that stand out for yield-seeking investors. With asset values surging due to low interest rates, it’s getting harder to find an attractive yield. Even yields on real estate investment trusts (REITs) are falling as their stock prices rise. The average REIT now yields less than 3% following this year’s […]
Real estate is a multi-faceted investment playground. Investors from all walks of life can get in on the fun. Most traditional mindsets think that you can only invest in real estate if you have a lot of money. The truth is that there are also investing options with low input. As with any investment, there […]
Learn how to buy a real estate owned property from the bank in this guide to REO properties. Whether you’re looking for your next home or your next investment, real estate owned (REO) properties are worth looking into. Often referred to as “bank-owned” or “distressed” properties, REO properties can typically be purchased at a discount […]
Profitable House Flipping – 6 Key Aspects to Get Right House flipping involves buying a property at a discounted price, improving it in some way, and immediately selling it for a profit. Popular cable TV shows make flipping look like an easy way to make thousands of dollars quickly. Of course, these “reality” shows are for entertainment. […]
Security Deposits in Commercial Real Estate: An Investor’s Guide Much like with residential leases, investors in commercial properties may require tenants to pay a security deposit before entering into the lease agreement. Security deposits, whether in commercial or residential settings, are used to protect the landlord from incurring a loss in the event the tenant does not pay the rent, […]
Although hardly in the rearview mirror just yet, the coronavirus pandemic was a massive headwind for real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 2020. Not all REITs got hit, of course, but some key sectors were deeply impacted, including retail, healthcare, and anything that had an experiential component. Which is why it’s so exciting to see […]
A moment like this has been a long time coming for commercial real estate, including restaurants and retail. What a difference a year makes. Courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic, movie theaters in 2020 saw their worst U.S. box office haul in nearly four decades, with $2.28 billion in ticket sales. That came on the heels of […]