While most investors have become involved in real estate investing because they understand the opportunities to make money through leverage and capital growth or high returns, I still see and hear from many who do not fully understand opportunity cost. Remember that anyone who enters a property generally does so to generate money or income;…
Category: Real Estate
Marbella Properties – Is It Time To Invest?
Investment in the real estate market of the Costa del Sol Every winter I remember why Northern Europeans fell in love with the Costa del Sol in the first place. A beautiful setting, fabulous beaches, a laid-back lifestyle and 300 days a year of sunshine are a very strong draw. That is why the fundamentals…
Four rules of business expansion
To be a champion agent, you must understand the four rules of business expansion. These rules are universal for all companies, but especially for service companies where competition is high and opportunities for repeat customers and referrals are greater. Those factors describe the real estate business well. These four rules control the level of risk…
Choosing the right architect for your commercial real estate development
A good real estate development starts with the right architect. An architect is concerned not only with the concept, but also with the planning and design of a building or any real estate development. An architecture degree equips one with knowledge of the building and operational codes that must be adhered to for each architectural…
Alternative Commercial Mortgage Lenders: Hedge Funds and Private Equity
Hedge funds and private equity firms are investment companies created by Wall Street investment banks and financed by wealthy individuals and cash-rich corporate entities. Unlike standard publicly traded mutual funds, hedge funds are largely unregulated and have much more leeway in their investment options. Many of these funds have recognized the opportunity that has arisen…
Do you suffer from anemic profitosis?
Does your investment income look a bit pale and fatigued? Nauseous at the site of your profit and loss statement? Do you “feel like” selling properties that are losing money? You are most likely suffering from a persistent case of anemic profitosis. Sooner or later many real estate investors begin to show symptoms of this…
Buying distressed mobile home parks
During the Great Depression in the 1930s, Conrad Hilton built a hotel empire by buying all the major American hotels: the Plaza, the Drake, the Palmer House, etc. – to a penny on the dollar. He boldly went against the grain of average investors and built an icon that exists to this day. In the…
Investment Account Overview – Getting Started With Your Portfolio And Research
If you have opened an investment account and what to do to make it grow as much as possible, you will need to dedicate your resources to the things that can potentially offer the highest returns. Thanks to advances in technology, anyone can start investing without spending that much money. There are very affordable stocks…
A new book teaches real estate investors to get rich by advising others
Making Others Rich First by Barry Wilmeth offers a new take on real estate investing for new and seasoned investors. Wilmeth, who has been investing in real estate in the United States for many years, knows that investing in real estate is not just about getting rich. It’s also about helping others get rich by…
The benefits of fractional ownership in private residential clubs
A new way of owning a vacation home, for a few: Fractional vacation home ownership, also called private residence clubs, is a relatively new concept that allows you to enjoy four to 12 weeks of home ownership privileges per year in an upscale luxury resort, but at a fraction of the cost. total ownership. If…