Frequently Asked Questions About Co-Ownership
1) Are you sure the market is going to keep increasing? Yes. For example, the Calgary real estate market has averaged 7.2% + growth since...
Hard Money Bridge Loans - How Could They Help Me?
I would like to start with the main idea behind hard money bridge loans, which is quite straightforward. A bridge is something, which connects two...
Internal Rate of Return: How to Measure Financial Investment
The financial analysis principle of net present value enabled us to first calculate the present value of an investment and then subtract the actual cost...
Should You Get Involved With Foreclosure Auctions?
There has been much talk online about bird-dogging for cash investors using the foreclosure auctions as a method for tying up deals. There is no...
Impact of Mortgage Insurance on a Short Sale
The subtlety of dealing with short sales where mortgage insurance is in play is among the reasons why we recommend that investors and agents use...
Real Estate Investing Inside Your IRA
As you develop your business be sure to set aside funds for retirement. One route is the self-directed IRA, SEP or 401k where money is...
Real Estate Investment Strategies My Mother-In-Law Taught Me: Offer? Don’t Be a Motivated Buyer!
In a previous article in this series (Real Estate Investment Strategies My Mother-In-Law Taught Me - Part 1) I explained the story of how my...
5 Easy Ways To Increase Value of Rental Properties
1. Plant Trees On The PropertyTrees can increase the value of a property by up to ten percent! As soon as it leaves the nursery,...