Millennials and Short-Term Rentals
By Holly Lynn Millennials or Generation Y are a demographic that range in birth dates between 1980 and 1996. They are becoming an increasing group that is opting for short-term rentals instead of purchasing homes. Especially the younger members of the millennial group. There are many reasons why this is a growing trend among young […]
This Is What Will Really Cause The Next Housing Crash…
By Fuquan Bilal Whether you believe we are already in a correction or not, here’s the one thing that may really be responsible for tipping the housing market over the edge. It’s sellers asking too much. Who’s to Blame for the Housing Crash? There were lots of people, groups and organizations blamed for the housing […]
REAL ESTATE: USING INFLATION TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
By Glenn Mananeng Inflation is an increase in prices for goods and services. In other words, as time goes by, your buying power becomes less compared to the previous years with the same amount of money. Picture yourself in the 90s and you have around $1 million dollars. Seems like a hefty amount of money […]
Hindsight Is 2020: What To Learn From The Last Decade In Real Estate
By Fuquan Bilal Hindsight is always 20/20. Now looking back over the past decade, everything that has happened in real estate is pretty obvious. What can we take from it as we move into 2020 and the next decade? Market Recap: 2009-2019 Even though some cities were already being hit hard by the Great Recession […]
Senior Housing – Big Box vs A Real “Home”
By Gene Guarino What would you rather live in… a “home” or a warehouse? When it comes to senior housing facilities, there are generally two types: Big Box facilities and Residential Assisted Living Homes. In general they offer the same type of service, but how they deliver the housing or a “home” experience is very […]
WANNA KNOW WHAT MAKES A HOUSE UNSELLABLE?
By Glenn Mananeng So, you’ve finally decided to sell your house. You prep up the property, do all of the paperwork, get it listed and think that you’re good to go, only to find nobody’s buying your house. Bummer right? Well, you have to back up a bit and think why; is there something wrong […]
Who Is Real Estate Fund Investing For?
By Fuquan Bilal Who is investing in real estate funds best for? There are many ways to invest in real estate. You can try to fix and flip houses DIY style, do the Airbnb thing, rent multifamily apartments to students, and buy mortgage notes. Then there is simply investing in the real estate funds that […]
AM I TOO YOUNG TO START INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE?
By Glenn Mananeng Real estate investing is a journey. The earlier you muster up the guts to take that first step, the sooner you’ll reach your financial goals. Beginners in real estate usually start their careers around their 30s or 40s. It may be due to fear, inadequate knowledge about the field, or the lack […]
Illinois Land Trusts
By Randy Hughes There is no federal land trust law. Each state either has a Land Trust Statute or trust laws that govern the validity of using a Land Trust to hold title to real estate. In past articles I have covered; Florida, Virginia and California. This issue of my Land Trust University newsletter will […]
4 Real Estate Investing Strategies for New Investors
By Corey Tyner Getting into the business of buying and selling homes can be daunting — especially for new investors. However, just like any other investment, everything revolves around the fundamentals. We’ve created this infographic to guide new real estate investors and help them get started on achieving those long-term financial goals. There are many […]