When you invest in real estate, you have to have a long term vision and patience. Unlike buying stock which can be readily purchased and sold, investing in real estate does not afford a quick sale. While it is true that in years past, people were able to flip properties and make fast money in real estate, for most real estate investors the idea is to buy and hold real estate. Some investors in real estate will benefit from federal income tax breaks and other investors in real estate can hold a piece of property and later sell it and buy other property while deferring the payment of any federal income taxes until the real estate is cashed out. Real estate is not a liquid investment and you may need to consider a long term strategy or option even if you are considering a shorter term investment in real estate. Read our articles on investing in real estate and learn about problem tenants and how to handle them. Learn about finding the right team to help you navigate the world of real estate investing. And, finally, learn about how to structure your investments, insure your real estate investments and minimize your federal income taxes.
Ilyce Glink Show – Rising Interest Rates Effect on Real Estate Investment – June 16, 2013
Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio: Will rising interest rates effect real estate investment, and should I buy investment property now? On this week’s Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio, Ilyce discussed how mortgage interest rates are rising and whether it will have an effect on real estate investment. Ilyce said buying investment property is [...]
Is the Real Estate Investing Boom Going Bust?
There’s nothing new about buying homes to rent out or resell at a profit. Residential real estate investing has been part of the American housing picture for generations. After the housing bubble burst and foreclosures started to flood housing markets across the country, real estate investing took on a whole new level of popularity. By [...]
Want to Buy a Building? 5 Ways to Successfully Invest in Real Estate
If you want to buy a building, then you should check out these five ways to successfully invest in real estate. Home buyers and real estate investors have been in a good mood for years, since around 2007, when the housing crisis began. And why not? Historic low interest rates combined with home values that [...]
Determining Value of Commercial Property | How to Value Commercial Property
When determining value of a commercial property, know the different methods available of how to value commercial property properly. Q: Our bank came in with an appraised value that is about one-third of what we originally borrowed from the bank in 2006. Our loan is coming due (we had a balloon loan) and we need [...]
Learning About Real Estate: Getting Started in Real Estate Business
Learning about real estate can be a long but rewarding process. Talk to a real estate agent about getting started in the real estate business. Q: What are some ways that an 18-year old individual can get started in real estate as a business? I want to learn everything I need to know about buying, [...]
Investing in Foreclosures | Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink
Investing in foreclosures can lead to big gains. Ilyce Glink talks about real estate investing and foreclosure in today's Real Estate Minute. There are two key factors that will predict your success as a real estate investor: How savvy you are about what you buy, and how patient you can be. Typically, single-family homes appreciate [...]
Pros and Cons of Real Estate Investment Trusts
Understand the pros and cons of real estate investment trusts before jumping in. Real estate investment trusts have both advantages and disadvantages. Q: We are retired and our investment advisor suggested that we invest in REITS. Would this be a good idea? We have about $270,000 in assets and he wants us to invest about [...]
Converting Condo Building to Apartments or Hotel
Converting a condo building to apartments or a hotel requires getting a majority ownership of the condo building. Q: I've been a loyal listener to your radio show since 2006. I also purchased your book "Buy Close, Move-In." I am looking to buy a building that was formally a hotel (converted into condominiums quite some [...]
Buying Tax Liens: The Risks of Tax Lien Investing
When buying tax liens, it's important to understand the risks of tax lien investing. Here are some tax lien pitfalls a tax buyer needs to know. Q: I’m interested in getting involved in property tax lien purchases in Queens, New York. It seems everyone I ask shies away from answering my questions. I’m hoping you [...]
Housing Market News | Real Estate Investors Play Key Role
The housing market news sounds good, this week, as real estate investors continue to play a key role in the housing rebound. Sales of previously owned homes crawled up another .4 percent in January, which means sales would hit nearly 5 million, if this level of housing activity keeps up all year. That’s not the [...]