Could a construction boom be on the way for 2025? Some experts seem to think so. Our friends at Bigger Pockets are also discussing the possibility – foreseeing the lower rates will kickstart construction activity – if not in 2025, certainly within the next five years.
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What a Construction Boom Means for U.S. Real Estate
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 1, 2024
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What Emerging Home Building Trends Mean for Investment Properties
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Sep 26, 2024
For the most part, real estate investors aren’t interested in “trendy” homebuilding. Our focus is usually on function and longevity, not style. This isn’t to say investment properties don’t look nice – but they tend to be renovated for timelessness, not flash-in-the-pan appeal.
But we’re not talking about choosing fancy backsplashes or the right paint color for some HGTV dazzle. Investors should pay attention to building trends – including materials, home styles, layouts, and amenities. These give us insight into what buyers – and, in turn, renters – want in a home.
These are the trends (sourced from U.S. News) to watch and consider when making rental property renovations.
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Are “Hot” Real Estate Markets All They’re Cracked Up to Be?
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 24, 2024
What does it mean to say a real estate market is “hot”? Should investors even care?
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Recessions May Be the Ideal Time to Invest in Real Estate
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Are we headed for a recession? Research from J.P. Morgan has raised the probability to 35% for a U.S. recession by the end of 2024, with unchanged odds at 45% for 2025. Those aren’t percentages to sneeze at. Even if a recession doesn’t come soon, it’s still on the horizon.
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6 Guiding Principles to Avoid Real Estate Investment Fraud
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 17, 2024
One of the biggest real estate investment fraud schemes in recent history has been exposed. Wells Real Estate Investment promised investors that their money would be used to buy, renovate, and develop commercial and residential properties across South Florida. Instead, they gambled $28 million of $58 million in investor funds on speculative options and futures trading.
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When Should SFR Investors Refinance?
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Mortgage data from Freddie Mac suggests that, as inflation slows, interest rates will continue to slide back down. And no – we’re not going to see 3% rates any time soon – but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth your while to revisit your existing mortgages! But when should real estate investors look to refinance? And how do they know it’s the right time?
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7 Wise Principles for Scaling Your SFR Portfolio
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 3, 2024
Every real estate investor starts with one property, but then what? Scaling your portfolio can feel as daunting as buying that first property. Some investors fear branching out into new markets or neighborhoods, worry about over-leveraging, or cringe at the thought of making a costly error. That’s all natural.
But at the end of the day, the only way to grow substantial wealth – the kind that leads to financial freedom – is to add properties to your portfolio.
When you do so with diligence, wisdom, and the right support in place, you put yourself in the best position possible to succeed.
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9 Red Flags Investors Should NEVER Ignore When Buying a Property
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Aug 29, 2024
What made you immediately decide not to buy something you were considering? A bad review? A greater expense than anticipated? Unfortunately for us real estate investors, there are no reviews for potential properties. Thankfully, there are red flags that help us know when a real estate deal is less than ideal.
Turnkey investors have an advantage here – their turnkey partners have plenty of experience identifying and vetting ideal investment properties. But that doesn’t mean you’ll always go this route. Regardless of your investment strategy, it’s good to know what red flags to look for…if only so you can ask informed questions!
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6 Valuable Lessons from the Florida Real Estate Nightmare
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Aug 22, 2024
To our Floridian readers out there, fair warning: we’re about to pick on your state a little.
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12 Compelling Reasons to Invest in Single-Family Rental Properties
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 20, 2024
Out of all the investment opportunities in the world, why invest in single-family rental properties? After all, it’s not the hottest or most exciting asset. But there’s a reason people have employed this investing method – with great success – for decades. Individual investors have specific goals: early retirement, financial freedom, generational wealth-building, etc.