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What does leverage mean in real estate? Leverage in real estate is taking on debt to increase potential returns. Leverage in real estate can be advantageous when done correctly, but it can also cause great harm if not used properly. Leverage real estate to build wealth works best when you can acquire a loan at a low-interest rate and then reinvest that money into an asset that will generate greater returns than your borrowing costs. What is Leverage in Real Estate Investing? How does leverage work in real estate? Leverage in real estate is a bit different than with other…
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Investing in commercial real estate can be a great option for a real estate investor looking to tap into a growing, long-term, and potentially lucrative industry. Real estate investments offer the opportunity to gain access to a great new pool of clients, grow your wealth, and expand your portfolio. But success in commercial and industrial real estate investing takes a different type of preparation than residential real estate. Let’s talk about ten things you must know before investing. There are several other things you must consider and be prepared to deal with when you start investing in real estate to…
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What is a 1031 exchange? It means swapping out one investment property for another in such a way that lets you defer capital gains commercial property taxes. How can a 1031 exchange benefit commercial real estate investors? If you are swapping like-kind properties, then deferring capital gains taxes can mean it’s cheaper and easier to get out of one property while getting into another. Residential real estate investors looking to get into commercial or industrial real estate might be able to arrange such a transaction to facilitate their movement into a new kind of real estate. Likewise, commercial real estate…
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There are several ways in which a business can obtain funds. A business loan is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But if your business has real estate holdings, there’s a potentially better way to raise business funds. If your business generates a higher rate of return than your investment in real estate, then you can benefit from a sale leaseback arrangement. What is a Sale Leaseback Arrangement? When dealing with real estate, you might hear a sale leaseback referred to as a leaseback. Rest assured that both terms mean the same thing when discussing commercial real estate.…
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The real estate market is affected by multiple factors: the money supply, employment, demographics, and the Federal Reserve System to name a few. These determinants have long histories with the buying and selling of property. However, in recent years, technology inserted itself among market variables in the form of iBuyer online platforms. How do these companies change the equation? Do their streamlined procedures make successful closings more likely or less so? And finally, can these companies entirely replace the traditional broker/agent? Such questions warrant a closer look at these internet-based enterprises. How Do iBuyers Work? These programs, such as our…
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Prior to being the Sales Manager here at Point Acquisitions, I spent time in a large corporation. This is my first time attending the IMN Single Family Rental Forum with Point and I wanted to share my thoughts from the conference from a beginner’s view as well as my key takeaways. First Impressions In the months leading up to the IMN conference in Scottsdale AZ, the term “Single Family Rental” meant one thing to me. A Single. Family. Rental. But is that something a lot of people do, just own one or two rental properties? Not at this conference. The…
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Recently I was on an esteemed panel of ibuyer companies with their key people at the IMN Single Family Rental Conference in Arizona this past December. We discussed the many potential impacts this new model has on the real estate market and how rapidly these companies are gaining market share. The real estate market is affected by multiple factors: the money supply, employment, demographics and the Federal Reserve System to name a few. These determinants have long histories with the buying and selling of property. However, in recent years, technology inserted itself among market variables in the form of iBuyer…
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The Philadelphia real estate market is booming. 2019 is shaping up to be an incredible year for investors willing to take risks and perform due diligence concerning trends and raw data in the area. And all signs point towards a bevy of fruitful opportunities, even in places you may not expect. It’s a dense and highly technical market, though. Without some guidance and industry knowledge, even a seasoned investor will struggle to find success. That’s what this guide is for–it will lead you towards a successful real estate venture by providing informed, actionable information. Without further delay, let’s get started.…
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The real estate market is filled with opportunities for beginning investors, but how do you finance your first investment? A traditional loan is one way to get started, but there are many other ways to raise capital to pay for your first real estate purchase. Which one you choose will depend on your own circumstances, so it’s important to consider these options carefully. The Delayed Financing Option One way to begin your real estate investing career is to pay cash for your property purchase. You can use your savings to buy the property and remodel it to add value to…
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