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What is a Sale Leaseback – And Why Is It Right For Your Business?

September 14, 2021
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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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How iBuyers And Technology Are Changing The Real Estate Market

March 23, 2021
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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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IMN Single Family Rental Forum – A Fresh Perspective on a New Asset Class

February 25, 2020
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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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iBuyer Companies: The Rise of OpenDoor, Zillow, Redfin, DirectOffers: What Does It Mean for the Real Estate Market?

February 7, 2020
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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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How to Raise Capital For Your Latest Real Estate Investment

June 28, 2018
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This article explores how to secure funding for your first real estate investment beyond traditional loans. It suggests diverse strategies like delayed financing, using self-directed IRAs, borrowing against life insurance policies, house hacking, real estate syndication, and crowdfunding. Each method is explained with its pros and cons, enabling readers to choose based on their situation. Ultimately, the key to a successful start in real estate investing lies in accessing capital strategically and aligning it with personal investment goals. The Delayed Financing Option One way to begin your real estate investing career is to pay cash for your property purchase. You…

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