How To Decrease Tenant Turnover
Posted Tuesday June 11, 2019 in Investing
Although tenant turnover is unavoidable, there are a few things landlords can do to reduce the number of vacancies they experience. You can’t prevent your tenants from moving out of town for a new job or for personal reasons like being closer to family. However, preventing local moves is something you can influence. Here are…
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Reasons to Invest in Single-Family Rentals ASAP
Posted Wednesday June 5, 2019 in Investing
If you’re seeking to diversify your investment portfolio away from the volatility of the financial markets, single-family rental real estate in is worth a close look. Here are some compelling reasons to invest now: Single-family rental rates continue to increase Single-family rental rates have grown steadily since 1985. Even during the housing crisis of 2008-12,…
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Are Your Cash-Flow Projections Accurate?
Posted Tuesday May 28, 2019 in Investing, Real Estate
Discounted cash-flow analysis is the foundation for valuing all financial assets, including commercial real estate properties in . The concept is very simple: a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future. Therefore, the value of future dollars is discounted. The timing of future cash flows and the likelihood that they will…
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Ways To Evaluate A Potential Tenant’s Finances
Posted Tuesday May 21, 2019 in Investing
Real estate investing—and landlording, in particular—is all about cash flow. In order to pay down your mortgage balance and cover costs like insurance, property taxes, and utilities, you need income. Having a tenant who doesn’t pay on time or in full can be catastrophic. Thus, it makes sense to carefully evaluate a prospective tenant’s personal…
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Ways to Use Social Media as an Investor
Posted Tuesday May 14, 2019 in Investing
There are many ways you can use social to your advantage as a real estate investor, especially if your goal is to grow your business and personal brand. To Network Social platforms and networking go hand-in-hand. Groups, available both on Facebook and LinkedIn, are a great way to meet and interact with new accounts that…
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Costly Mistakes all Waikiki Landlords Should Avoid
Posted Tuesday May 7, 2019 in Investing, Real Estate
Successful landlords in aren’t cheap, but they are definitely cost-conscious. In other words, they understand that costs add up over time, so they make smart choices to maximize revenue. There’s a time and place for spending money to set yourself up for success. However, there are also ways you can limit your expenses to maximize…
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Home Staging Strategies for Waikiki Investors
Posted Sunday April 28, 2019 in Investing
If your goal is to flip a property quickly, consider taking advantage of home staging as opposed to an expensive remodel. Countless real estate agents believe staging helps buyers visualize a property as a future home. Proper staging encourages prospective buyers to walk through a home rather than just scroll through photos on the internet.…
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New Investor Approach Increases Rate of Home Flips
Posted Sunday April 21, 2019 in Investing
The rate of home flipping has increased on a year-over-year basis for a dozen consecutive quarters; however, investors have been going about the process differently since 2002, real estate analytics firm CoreLogic reported. “By the fourth quarter of 2018, the flipping rate in the U.S. reached 10.9 percent of all home sales – the fourth…
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All About Reverse 1031 Exchanges: Part 2
Posted Sunday April 14, 2019 in Investing, Real Estate
Last week, we explained what a reverse 1031 exchange is, and went over some of it's benefits. This week, we'll talk more about the process, costs involved, and risks/considerations of a reverse 1031 exchange. Steps to Perform a Reverse 1031 Exchange A reverse 1031 exchange is complicated, so while this will give you a solid…
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All About Reverse 1031 Exchanges: Part 1
Posted Monday April 8, 2019 in Investing, Real Estate
There are some key differences between a standard 1031 exchange and a reverse 1031 exchange, both of which are designed to defer taxes while investing in real estate. This week, we will explain what a reverse 1031 exchange is, and go over some of it's benefits. What is a Reverse 1031 Exchange? A reverse 1031…
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