“Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket!” You’ve probably heard that over and over again throughout your life…and when it comes to investing, it is very true. Diversification is the key to successful investing. Most successful investors build portfolios that are widely diversified, and you should too! Diversifying your investments might include purchasing… Continue reading The Importance of Investment Diversification
Category: Real Estate Guide for Beginners
What are the Basic Types of Real Estate Investments
Real Estate is a great way to create passive income and other benefits such as capital appreciation and tax benefits. Real Estate investing is typically divided into the following major categories: Examples of each category are shown in the diagram below Primary Residence Owning your home is the most common and well-known real estate investment.… Continue reading What are the Basic Types of Real Estate Investments
Real Estate Exchange Traded Funds
If you like the thought of investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts, you should also be considering Real estate Exchange Traded Funds. Overview Up-Front Investment: Can be as low as $500. Smaller investors can buy assets commercial, industrial, and retail real estate without a lot of cash. On-Going Investment: None, unless you choose to continue… Continue reading Real Estate Exchange Traded Funds
Resources
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Real Estate Investing Vocabulary
Market Value This term is used interchangeably with open market value and fair value. It refers to the price at which a property will exchange ownership during the valuation date and where both the buyer and seller acted on their own accord. It is the price at which the asset (or liability) would sell in… Continue reading Real Estate Investing Vocabulary
Best Practices In Real Estate Loans
If you are in the market for a new or first time house mortgage its important to understand the basic of a mortgage. This article starts at the basic and will explain you about a mortgage and different types of mortgages. What are Mortgages You can take out a debt (loan) called mortgage to buy… Continue reading Best Practices In Real Estate Loans
How Do Real Estate Investors Profit?
In this article, I’ll share how investors profit through from owning real estate properties. Typically owners profit through one or more the following ways: Asset appreciation Rental or Lease income Commissions Water rights Mineral rights Ancillary Income Asset Appreciation The first why owners profit is through asset appreciation. A real estate property appreciates (goes up)… Continue reading How Do Real Estate Investors Profit?
