Tag: real estate investor

Commercial properties can be leased in different ways, and this can have an effect on the financial risk you take on. Read on to find out what you, as an investor, need to know. When you make a real estate investment, do you pay attention to the lease structure? If not, you should. There are […]

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 […]

How to get started in real estate investing. If you asked anyone from new college graduates to working professionals to people looking to retire early to be really honest about their goals and aspirations, being wealthy and successful would probably make the list for most people. In my experience, real estate investing can be one way […]

Before you decide, learn the advantages and disadvantages of both. Direct real-estate investing and investing in real-estate investment trusts (REITs) are two of the most popular ways to invest in real estate. Choosing one over the other requires exploration of their advantages and disadvantages. Advantages of Direct Real-estate Investing  Direct real-estate investing means buying a […]

The real estate market has become highly volatile in the recent past, in part because of the ever-shifting consumer trends. This has led even the strongest of investment portfolios to experience a few periods of loss every now and then. Nonetheless, you can considerably mitigate those losses by diversifying your real estate portfolio allocation. In […]

You don’t need to have money to invest in real estate. You just need to know how to get money. Many people have a romanticized view of real estate investing. The reality is that becoming a real estate investor is not for everyone. People who may possess many of the key assets needed for successful […]

Blockchain in real estate is a digitized ledger that democratizes access and increases trust by being a single source of truth. This has significant implications for real estate investors. Blockchain is an innovative technology that’s positioned to change a number of different industries, including real estate. Blockchain is a digitized ledger that decentralizes access and […]

A clear title isn’t required when buying or selling real estate, but investors can run into problems without it. No one wants to put time, effort, and money into a real estate transaction just to have it unravel when it’s time to sell because of a title issue. A clear title is an extremely important […]

If you’re are into real estate investing or are a house flipper and you need financing for a deal, a hard money loan might be a good option for you to explore. The term “hard money loan” refers to a type of loan that is backed by a “hard” asset, such as real estate. But as […]