The scenario: A small group of partners has been assembled to buy and operate a retail strip mall. The lead investor is looking for a property that will generate 20% cash-on-cash earnings and does not want to go below 18%, but sellers’ prices seem unrealistic compared to the real NOI.
The reality: The two main characteristics […]

The answer to timing your vacation home purchase is the same as in all real estate purchases. If you buy right, the timing is right. The characteristics that determine the value of a vacation home differ only in emphasis from those in the standard principles for buying real estate. Egress and ingress (leaving from and […]

If an investor wants to buy residential property right now, should they opt for private houses, condominiums or multifamily? Each one has a good news/bad news list of characteristics. Which is best for the investor depends on finances, emotional preferences, and time. Following are summaries of the advantages and disadvantages of each.
From a management perspective, […]

There are four fundamental ways to invest in real estate.
1) Public Company: This approach offers minimal control. The most common type is the real estate investment trust (REIT). Your only decisions are when to buy, and the issues on the agenda at the annual meeting. REIT management makes all the real estate decisions. $12,000 can […]