What are different types of investment strategies

What are different types of investment strategies Typically, investors that are either employees with W-2 jobs or busy business owners, fall into two categories: Category I – growth investors: They plan to retire down the road, maybe 5, 10, 20 years in the future, and for the...

Are compound and cumulative dividends the same thing?

Are compound and cumulative dividends the same thing? Every investor loves the word “dividend.”  Stocks in general and especially the so-called “dividends kings” stocks often pay dividends making that stock more attractive. Commercial real estate investments are furthermore attractive when dividend payout is offered towards the...

What does private equity fund investing entail

What does private equity fund investing entail When it comes to investing in syndications, many people presume that this means investing in a single property, whether it’s a multi-apartment complex, self-storage or a mobile home park, or another type of real estate. While investing in one...

Why not invest in a syndication

Why not invest in a syndication Real estate syndications are an incredible investment opportunity, but there are certain criteria individuals should consider to before investing in a syndication. This type of investment requires more than just rudimentary understanding of the industry and each particular investment in...

What is syndication and why use different rules (506b versus 506c)

What is a Syndicated Investment? A syndication is an investment by two or more parties, such as individual investors or companies, who agree to combine their financial resources to invest in a project that would be too expensive to tackle individually. Compared to other types...

Where do you find the money to fund the properties?

Where to find the money to fund the projects? More often than not, people tend to say, “find the property, and the money will find you.” While we all wish that this stamen is correct, the devil is in the details and in reality, it is...

The Pros and Cons of Investing In Assisted Living Facilities

The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Assisted Living Facilities The Baby Boomer cohort, the largest demographic in America, began turning 65 in 2011, triggering unprecedented growth of the elderly population. This demographic shift has significant implications for the housing market given the unique needs and...

Pros and Cons of Investing in Mobile Home Parks

Interest in mobile home parks (MHP) has grown over the last few years. Since they have become known as an overlooked asset class for real estate investors seeking to diversify their portfolio.  Mobile home residents spend roughly 20-40% less on housing costs than those in...

Six-Steps Approach to Getting Started in Real Estate

Six Steps Approach to Getting Started in Real Estate Part I. Taking Personal Inventory to Discover Your Niche You’ve been listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts for a while, reading blog posts and secretly trolling Zillow for hours at a time: your head is spinning with the possibilities...