In the recession, one of the economic sectors that suffered greatly was the housing market. Even today, the housing market has not recovered to its former level. However, there are some sectors that are experiencing great success.

So you're thinking of investing in cash flow real estate. On the nightly news, it seems like the housing market continues to experience ups and downs, and you're uncertain about how to proceed. So what exactly is the current state of the housing market?

If you are new to cash flow real estate investing, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. If you need a little guidance before committing to a specific type of investment, then ask yourself the following questions to help guide your decision-making process.

Memphis Invest and Premier Property Management both completed their 1st quarter numbers for 2012 and released the results today.  As the market and industry leader, it is important to release relevant and timely information as a barometer for not only our company, but also the investment industry as a whole.  With more and more investors choosing to invest out of area, companies that provide comprehensive investing opportunities are providing those services to investors who would otherwise not get involved.  These companies also provide a localized economic engine and drive economies by providing stimulus and jobs. 

No matter how deep (or shallow) your pockets may be, the time is always right for investing your money wisely. That is why many people choose to invest in real estate through companies like Memphis Invest. Real estate is a wise investment, because despite fluctuations in the economy, people will always need a place to live, and businesses will always need a place to operate. That doesn't mean it is a foolproof investment - no investment is. But if you consider the pros and cons of becoming a real estate investor, you may find that it is the right investment for you.

Memphis Invest Nominated for Small Business Award

Memphis Invest, GP was very honored this week to be formally nominated for the Memphis Business Journal Small Business Awards.  After what can only be described as an incredible 2011, Memphis Invest is positioned for an even stronger 2012 and many of our peers and business organizations are taking notice.  

Memphis Invest is very excited to announce not only our largest buying event in the history of our company...

But we have added a HUGE event to the weekend with some fantastic guests!

Twice a year we put together events here inMemphis where our clients and interested investors a-like can visit the city, meet our entire team, meet with vendors who provide great services such as Equity Trust Company and Guild Mortgage and ultimately learn why Memphis is a fantastic real estate investment city!

If you haven't yet completed your 2011 tax returns, the time to start thinking about doing so is now. Even if you know your market and are confident in your success, if you are a cash flow real estate investor, then your tax return is likely to be much more complicated than the basic 1040 EZ form, but it isn't too difficult to do things right. Here are a few tips to get you started:

Cash Flow Real Estate Investor Tax Tips:

1. Keep all receipts.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) explains the most common problem with the tax returns of those who buy investment property: lack of documentation. According to one article, "individuals (or couples filing joint returns) tend to misreport their net income from rental real estate activities more frequently than other types of income." The most common issue is cash flow real estate investors who don't keep excellent track of their rental income and their property expenses. If you want to be certain to avoid these problems, keep all of your receipts together in a safe place.