While you may have heard the old adage that you should put your money into your house (income property or otherwise) Jason Hartman advises that you keep your money where it belongs—in the bank. By putting a minimal amount of money into the property you use more...
Before we can move forward, we must first understand our past. This is true for personal relationships, employment, and investments. It is especially true for real estate. From 1968 until 2003, there’s never been a national housing downturn. Locally, we’ve seen a lot...
For decades, the promise of homeownership has been part of the “American Dream.” But these days, more and more Americans are dreaming a different dream, one in which homeownership no longer plays a part. As a new report from the Wall Street Journal points out,...
The housing market has ended up a bit flatter than expected for this time of year, and market watchers are wondering why. After a promising year in 2013 that spurred more optimism about the housing recovery, mortgage applications and purchases are down. Now, a new...
Although we’d love it if this weren’t the case, you’re going to have to make a few assumptions to effectively evaluate your investments, be they real estate or otherwise. While other industries have their own set of rules, we’re going to tell you what you need to...
