Category: Financing

You’ve seen the headlines. The combination of lower prices, increased rents and a weak dollar are drawing investor capital from all around the globe and funneling it into American housing.  According to NAR, foreign investment is US real estate has …Read more  »

Real estate is one of my absolute favorite areas in the tax law because there is so much flexibility in how to do things to legally maximize the tax benefits available. Real estate is also one of the most complex …Read more  »

The question most real estate investors often ask is, "Where do I invest now?" As always, there are local housing markets around the country where homes are affordable, the underlying economy is strong, and appreciation is imminent.  These are markets …Read more  »

Home prices and sales may be flat, but the rental industry is booming. The percentage of renters is on the rise, the number of households is increasing, and more Americans are downsizing, all of which point in a single direction: …Read more  »

USA investment property is becoming very popular these days, and many foreign investors, especially from the UK, Australia and Europe, would prefer purchasing properties in this country. There are several economic reasons that are responsible for the US property market …Read more  »

Many entrepreneurs believe that, if you want something done right, do it yourself.  Personally, I believe that is the rationalization of control freaks unwilling to delegate. In reality, your dream team will help you reach your financial goals faster than …Read more  »

Categories are graded from A thru F: Economic Growth: C- (June 2011: D+) The U.S. economic recovery remains sluggish. Real GDP grew at a 1.3% pace in 2Q11, following downwardly revised growth of 0.4% in 1Q11; far below the 1.9% …Read more  »

Real estate investors are likely to be three times more active than other types of home-buyers in their local markets within the next two years, according to a national survey by Realtor.com operator Move Inc. Market research firm GfK Custom …Read more  »

This is an investing concept that’s not often thought about within the context of real estate, but it’s vital for you to understand the differences between these two types of debt. Bad debt is typically referred to as consumer debt. …Read more  »