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The Place to be for Real Estate Investors: Bigger Pockets Real Estate Investing Summit & Expo

21 February 2012

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As I’m sure you already know, real estate is one of the best ways to protect and accumulate wealth…if done correctly. The problem with many would be real estate investors is that they get lured into the industry by unscrupulous snake-oil salesmen that promise fast riches with little to no money and even less effort [...]

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Should You Hire A Management Company or Property Manager

28 November 2011

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A big question that many apartment owners ask themselves is do I need to hire a management company or property manager? It depends on several factors such as how many units and buildings you own and your budget. Although a good property manager can be worth his or her weight in gold, if you live [...]

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The 3 Mistakes New Apartment Investors Make

10 August 2010

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Just a quick video discussing the common mistakes new apartment investors make.

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Opportunities to Invest in Foreclosed Apartments

28 July 2010

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Opportunities to Invest in Foreclosed Apartments

Commercial real estate values have declined, and a number of apartment owners have been unable to make their monthly mortgage payments. Lenders have had to institute foreclosure proceedings against these apartment owners. Opportunities to buy foreclosed apartment buildings and low interest rates have created favorable investment conditions for investors to buy these buildings. If you [...]

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3 Things To Consider When Getting Started in Apartment Investing

23 July 2010

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3 Things To Consider When Getting Started in Apartment Investing

Many people dream of investing in apartments, but are afraid of the unknown. Because of this fear most investors end up investing in single-family homes. While there is nothing wrong with investing in single-family homes, it’s just as easy to start with multi-family apartment units, and there are more advantages to apartment investing. So the [...]

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Things to Consider When Evicting a Tenant

21 July 2010

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Things to Consider When Evicting a Tenant

Occasionally you will have the unpleasant task of evicting a tenant. Before you start an eviction process, you should consult with a real estate landlord/tenant attorney and check your local and state rental laws. Every state and municipality has different rules. It is important to understand the law before you send your tenant an eviction [...]

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The 4 Types of Cash-on-Cash Returns that You Need to Know

14 July 2010

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Cash-On-Cash Return measurements are another tool like determining CAP rates, which allow you to evaluate your potential return on a property. It’s not a perfect measurement system so you should also be aware of some of the pitfalls of using this too. First, here is a simple formula that you can use to measure your [...]

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3 Things You Need to Know in Analyzing Apartment Buildings

13 July 2010

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3 Things You Need to Know in Analyzing Apartment Buildings

Investing in apartment buildings, gives you options to buy and hold or flip or exchange. Knowing how to recognize whether a building is a good value is the most important thing you need to learn before you invest in real estate. Calculating the value on apartment buildings is done by using a simple formula, which [...]

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5 Mistakes You Must Avoid as an Apartment Owner

13 July 2010

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5 Mistakes You Must Avoid as an Apartment Owner

Buying an apartment building is easy, but keeping it profitable takes more work and planning. Many apartment owners make mistakes that end up affecting their bottom line. Here are a some mistakes that you want to avoid: 1. Failing to Increase Rents to Market Rates A large number of apartment owners that manage their own [...]

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