Generally, during inflationary times similar to today, hard assets such as real estate will appreciate. Stocks will generally decline because interest rates have increased. Debt service for most corporations as a percentage of income has increased, thereby decreasing net income. When net income goes down, the value of the company goes down, theoretically. I wrote […]
For many entering the world of real estate investing, it is critical to understand what the terms General Partner (GP) and Limited Partner (LP) are to make sound investment decisions. What do these terms mean and what role do they play in the grand scheme of an investment opportunity? These two types of partners are […]
With inflation on the rise and recent blows to the stock market, the topic of safe investing during these times is currently a common thought. Real estate investment is an effective way to diversify and break into a stable market. If liquidity is not of significant concern, there are plenty of opportunities for each individual, […]
In this post-covid era, rising interest rates coupled with a highly competitive housing market have driven many more individuals to rent than previously seen. With millennials becoming the largest generation and entering their prime homebuying years, they account for 21% of the population in the United States while making up approximately 43% of homebuyers. This […]
If you’re looking to invest in real estate as a passive investor, you’ll come across a lot of different acronyms. All the jargon can be very confusing, especially for passive investors or newcomers. Here are four terms that are the most important to be aware of when investing in real estate. CoC (Cash on Cash […]
Tokenization is a topic that is quickly approaching relevancy in real estate as crypto settles into a niche in the real estate industry. Currently, this niche is still in its infancy and is rapidly growing abroad while keeping domestic firms and investors eager for its arrival and regulation in the United States. This two-part series […]
With the Feds raising interest rates another 75 bps, we are officially in a bear market. That, in turn, is causing a slowdown in the commercial real estate industry. However, all commercial assets will not be equally affected by the downslide. Experienced investors understand all too well that even though the national economic data may […]
Office warehouses, which fit into the industrial family of commercial real estate investments, have recently jumped in Houston area markets. This article will go through the what, where, and why of these types of investments. In addition, it will demonstrate why investors should consider these types of investment opportunities. What What are these structures, and […]
When I first opened a stock trading account with Charles Schwab back in early 1990, I was excited at the prospect of making millions of dollars. There was explosive growth within the stock market which helped Charles Schwab become the largest discount stockbroker in the U.S and largest provider of online brokerage services. So who […]
Short term rentals (STR), such as AirBnB properties have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Especially with the prices of properties being so high, in some markets, it may not be feasible for ordinary property owners to rent or flip properties to make a profit. We can see why listing a property as […]
