Archive for May, 2007

30 May

Why Do People Invest and Where Does Income Property Fit In?

Money
Money. It’s the medium we use to buy goods, services, tangible assets, and investments. Goods, services, and tangible assets have measurable, useful values. You buy food; you eat it. You pay to get your car washed; it gets washed. You buy a house; you live in it. Money is the bridge to our desires. Money […]

22 May

Are REITs a good buy right now?

Certain types should be considered (see question on gasoline prices). Obviously, we don’t find retail REITs attractive. On the other hand, multi housing, office buildings and warehouses can be attractive. That said, you have to qualify each REIT as to yield, yield coverage, capitalization rates, location of properties, vacancy rates, and net asset value.

22 May

Would you buy an apartment house in a city that has rent control?

No. Net Gain Real Estate strongly believes income property is the last true bastion of capitalism. The two significant advantages of capitalism are private ownership and the ability to create value. Rent control weakens these two advantages and for that reason income property doesn’t do well as an investment in a rent controlled environment.
Rent control […]

22 May

What affect have higher gasoline prices had on income property?

The higher and record gasoline prices paid by Americans have had and will continue to have a significant affect on the value of income property. These new prices are changing the spending and driving habits of the American consumer. This is affecting where the consumer shops and the employment base of many communities. The combination […]