22Mar

If I were a rich man…

If I were a rich man... If you had all the money in the world, would you invest it in real estate? Why? Who came up with such a radical idea?! I'll tell you why! Because all rich people invest in real estate in one form...
18Feb

Where to begin when it comes to passive real estate investing

Where to begin when it comes to passive real estate investing The most critical part when starting something new in life is first learning how to do it! Passive real estate investing is no different. Education is key! In addition to reading articles at SAMO Financial...
05Feb

How do I define a value-add opportunity in a multifamily building?

How do I define a value-add opportunity in a multifamily building? There are several different strategies available when it comes to purchasing an apartment complex. The most common one is so-called "Value Add" strategy. Let me start by clarifying what is “value add”. It is actually...
08Jan

Don’t put all eggs in one basket

Don't put all eggs in one basket During the days when I invested only in the stock market, I always remembered one golden rule; "Diversify".  So, I did.  I invested in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. And then within each class of stock market investments I...
30Dec

The power of passive real estate investing

The Power of Passive Real Estate Investing Imagine you purchased a rental property. Don’t be surprised if you get a phone call at 2AM from one your tenants stating that the pipes froze and started leaking.  Needless to say, this needs to be fixed immediately. The...