How His Flip When Sideways (and He Is Going To Lose Thousands)
June 24, 2024 | 4 Minute Read Time Early last week, I connected with a new investor. I use “new” loosely since he has only completed three flips. He bought a property in the Avondale area, a few miles from downtown Birmingham. This is a very eclectic, hot area within walking distance of Avondale Park […]
Considering Cap Rates In Today’s Market
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 Minutes If an investor is considering what to look for in a real estate investment, a cap rate is one of the first factors they review. They want to know their return before debt service (the mortgage). You can find the cap rate by taking the net operating […]
Understanding Hard Money Loans
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 Minute If you are looking to fix and flip a project and need a hard money lender, they will loan you up to 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the renovation costs. However, the total amount is capped at 75% LTV (loan-to-value) of the after repair value […]
Three Tax-Smart Real Estate Investing Strategies
April 18, 2024 | Reading Time: 8 Minutes Opportunity zones, Delaware statutory trusts and real estate income funds can help investors maximize gains and mitigate taxes. Historically, tax-smart investing has proven to be a robust strategy for real estate investors. Essentially, it focuses on utilizing diverse investment strategies and vehicles to potentially enhance returns while […]