Understanding the “Total” Cost of Ownership

One of the fundamental concepts in Finance is the notion of “Total” or “Effective” cost of ownership. This is the total cost from purchase to sale of an asset. The importance of this concept is that it shifts focus away from the acquisition cost of an asset such as...

Buy Real Estate at 80% Discount

With most tasks we’re confronted with in life, there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way; or at least a better, smarter, more profitable way. Real estate investing is no different. While it’s certainly no crime to buy a piece of property with all cash and wait for...

Inflation’s Silver Lining

Inflation. That dreaded word, feared by consumers all over the country as a messenger of higher prices, less buying power, and a struggle to keep up with the usual standard of living, rears its head nearly every year. Statistics for the third quarter of 2012 indicate...

Understanding the Real Estate ROI

Not all property deals are created equal. When considering whether a real estate investment in a particular market is likely to yield a significant profit, it’s important to calculate the property’s return on investment, or ROI. According to Jason Hartman, income...

Tenants Keep the Rent in Rental Income

As the US housing market continues its slow recovery from the 2008 collapse, rental income property remains a solid, income building investment. And, as Jason Hartman recommends, buying as many properties as you can in diverse markets allows you to reap the maximum...