Summit Redevelopment

03/13/2014

So True!

The Ten Commandments of Buying a Home

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11/27/2013

Hedge Funds are here to stay

Last week Blackstone’s Invitation Homes completed the first ever U.S. securitization of single family rental homes (SFR) – and from all accounts the deal was a wild success for Blackstone. ...

11/12/2013

Vacancy rates matter and this article explains some of the "why" behind some of the numbers

America's vacancy rates are still high, and an unusually large share of homes are being kept off the market.

11/07/2013

It's always a good market…

There have always been homeowners in this country, and there have always been renters. This isn't going to change, and the other interested real estate party is the investor. They've been around ...

10/25/2013

Friday Funny

"It's one thing to get a letter from your kid at camp, telling you he wants to come home," says two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and animator Walt ...

10/23/2013

Take a few moments to read this, and consider the dots in your life...

After reading Steve Jobs biography, I was inspired to watch his Stanford Commencement Speech from 2005. It really captures the raw authenticity that is Steve Jobs, wonderfully demonstrating why he was such a visionary and leader.

10/18/2013

And even better than a hard money loan is private money. I am much happier to pay 12-15% to benefit someone I know... Have an IRA or CD that is not making you money? We should talk...

Borrowing from a bank, often a slow and tedious process, can jeopardize a real estate deal.

10/11/2013

Too funny!

too Funny :-D

10/07/2013

Cool Home Additions To Bank On
Posted by JD Esajian // September 13, 2013
House with exposed roof layers and plans

What cool, yet unconventional, home additions can homeowners and real estate investors add for additional appeal to their property? Adding the right improvements can result in huge profits for any investor.

Home additions and improvements are constantly a source of controversy in the real estate community. Green real estate investors and regular homeowners frequently and mistakenly believe that the improvement ideas they have will automatically add value to their properties. Unfortunately, while many of these upgrades may make the property look nicer and increase a perceived value, they do little to actually boost the price.

Many times, newbies put tons of cash into home additions that never produce a positive return. It takes extensive knowledge of the real estate industry and local home values to make the right improvements and generate a profit. Decks, additional bedrooms, new landscaping, and staging can all be good moves. But what creative additions are there to consider that may really be exciting and rewarding to work on?

Consider the following home additions for your project:

1. Pools

Done right, a swimming pool with great landscaping can be the selling feature that stands out and gets a home sold, regardless of what the rest looks like.

2. Relaxing spaces

Americans are more stressed out than ever and want their home to be a retreat where they can get away from it all. So what about a rooftop Zen garden, sauna or yoga studio?

3. Bigger home offices

Home offices have been pegged as one of the most important room additions today. However, with more individuals working from home and home schooling become a bigger trend, buyers want bigger home offices that are already for them to switch on and get to it.

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Consider using the following home additions to add increased value to your home. While unconventional, they may provide you with greater profits.

09/30/2013

Real Estate Investing: What To Look For In A Funding Partner
Posted by JD Esajian // September 24, 2013
Another important step in their life together

Liquidity is essential for those that plan to go big and bold in the field of real estate investing. You can essentially start out with nothing, or several million, but at some point there can be big advantages to additional funding. With the right funding partner, you can capitalize on more opportunities and increase returns.

There are several types of funding sources that real estate investing pros can turn to for additional capital. However, before rushing in, it is wise to first define what characteristics are desirable in a finance partner. Familiarize yourself with the full spectrum of options that may be available to you.

Types of Funding Options for Real Estate Investing

It is entirely possible to get started in real estate investing with little more than a penny to your name. Even if you are a millionaire, before entering the fray, liquidity can quickly become a challenge. It is common that those with access to more cash are able to realize the best returns, and seize on the most appealing opportunities. This applies to all real estate investment strategies; from simply diving into real estate stocks to mortgage debt investing, wholesaling, flipping houses and buy and hold rentals.

However, the type of capital you might need is dependent on the following factors:

A consistent loan source for short term funding or long term financing
Seed funding to get a real estate startup launched
Ongoing working capital for opportunistic investing and expanding operations
Long term business partners with bigger pockets
Before rushing off to pitch investors, create an executive summary or fill out volumes of loan applications. Note that it pays to take a moment to consider what’s most important.

What to Look for in a Good Funding Partner

Most “green” real estate investors and entrepreneurs consider how much money...