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How Blockchain Technology Can Improve Real Estate
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last couple of years, you’ve surely heard of blockchain technology—albeit you may not understand it. Like technological advents of the past, e.g. the personal computer and the internet, blockchain technology may soon become a cornerstone of our day to day lives, especially as it pertains to […]
The Importance Of Life Insurance As A Real Estate Investor
You probably already have life insurance through a job or privately purchased, but you may not know just how important it is for your real estate investment business. If you are investing in real estate, it’s important to know about life insurance, how it can benefit you, where to get it, and why you need it. […]
Your First Rental Property: Exactly How Should You Screen A Tenant?
People who have never owned a home before tend to wish for home ownership more than any other group of people. Why? Owning a home comes with many responsibilities and potential financial risk. Plumbing might freeze and bust during winter, requiring immediate repair. The refrigerator could stop blowing cold air, causing food to ruin until […]
How Interest Rates Affect Real Estate Prices
The profitability of rental properties in the US is affected by interest rates. Usually when a central bank decides to tighten monetary policy, it slows down economic activities because businesses rely on credit to grow. But for real estate investors, a rising interest rate environment may be an opportunity to buy assets at a cheaper […]
Three Things To Look For In Your First Real Estate Venture
Investing in real estate seems like the most stable way of making money and earning an income that will ensure a comfortable retirement, but, as with anything, delving into real estate does have its share of risks. It’s essential to ensure success by following some common sense rules and doing your due diligence in choosing properties for […]
Are You Actually Making Money In Real Estate Investing?
One of the best long-term investments you can make is in investment real estate. Those that invest in real estate successfully will not only see long-term value appreciation, but can earn short-term cash flow. While it can be a great investment, it is also complicated. One of the biggest complications in real estate investing is […]
Real Estate Investment Strategies For The New Investor
Investing in real estate can be an effective way to make money both actively and passively. While some may believe that they don’t have the time or money to get involved in real estate investing, it may be easier than they think. Let’s go over a few tips that can help beginners be successful buying […]
Dividend Or Growth Stocks – The Best Investment
Should I Invest In Dividend Or Growth Stocks? To someone learning how to invest in the stock market, the amount of options you have can be somewhat overwhelming. Stocks, bonds, annuities, options, forex, ETFs. It can all be a little too much to think about. I’m going to take a little time to go over […]
Goldilocks Investing Is On The Wane
What to do About the Impending Stock Market Decline We all know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. Once upon a time, a little girl with blonde hair named Goldilocks went for a stroll in the forest. She strolled into an empty house and sampled 3 bowls of porridge. The first bowl was […]