By Grant Smith and Chris Cascella What is Cross Collateralization?Cross collateralization is the act of using multiple assets to secure one loan. Who Qualifies for Cross Collateralization Deals?Investment property owners with high equity in an investment property or own a piece of investment real estate free and clear (no debt). Why Do Real Estate Investors…
By Bill Palte, Palte Insurance Agency We are asked the question quite often. Unfortunately, there is no ”correct” answer. There are many variables in determining what this value should be. Let’s look at some of the factors in determining this value. A note: the reconstruction value is not a “guaranteed” value – it is a “not…
By Anthony Chara
I get this question a lot, especially, during or just after a presentation showing an apartment complex illustrating a ‘cash on cash’ return in excess of 20%.
By Vena Jones-Cox
Our business fascinates me.
Whether it’s creative deals or watching how REIA groups develop and maintain individual cultures or observing how different types of people react to the pressures and rewards of being real estate entrepreneurs, I find myself filing, categorizing, reorganizing, and contemplating where real estate investing fits in the bigger world, and how the people in it behave.
By Dr. Steve Taubman
Many folks believe they procrastinate because they are “lazy”. As a result, they beat themselves over the head and feel bad about it.