What is Cap Rate and how does it affect the value of an Apartment Complex?

By Anthony Chara There are 3 figures that go hand-in-hand when trying to determine a commercial/apartment property's value. They are; Net Operating Income (NOI), Cap Rate (CR) and Asking Price or Purchase Price (PP). If you know 2 of the figures you can always figure out the third. Here I'll be talking about the Cap...

The One Mistake That Will Cost You Thousands of Dollars and Your Sanity

By David Richter We all love control. I have a six-year-old daughter who constantly pushes the boundaries of her world. Whether it’s brushing her teeth or buckling her car seat, she loves to feel in control.

What’s The Best Real Estate Investing Strategy For You Right Now?

By Linda Baumgarten Whether you are a brand-new investor or have been buying real estate for decades, it’s important to stay flexible while focusing on your overall goals. Why flexible? Because the market is constantly changing. When the market changes, new strategies/opportunities come to the forefront. Of course, if you have been in this game...

Should I invest in the Current Self-Storage Real Estate Market?

By Scott Meyers There are so many questions about investing in the current self-storage market.  Should I surge forward with all the deals that are being presented to me right now while the interest rates are low? Should I sit on my cash and wait for the looming recession to get worse? Will there be better deals as we get to the deepest parts of the recession? Or, should I invest in a new development project because of the great opportunities there are to get cheap money? 

Don’t be left short of money to finish your projects

By Rob Fishbein I deal with a lot of investors. Everyone who knows me know they can just send a text, email or just call. I get so many investors asking me for a small loan just to finish a rehab they started.