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- Three Basic Principles of Successful Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlThose who, like myself, have been active in real estate investing for some time know that the formula for success relies on being able to work in the real estate field at more than one level. The reason for this is that real estate, by nature, is very volatile. To rely on exactly one strategy ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Creativity is Part of a Real Estate Investor’s Arsenal - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlWe are so used to thinking that creativity is the exclusive province of writers, painters and freelance artists of all kinds that we very often overlook the fact that creativity is one of the vital elements in the real estate investor’s arsenal. As a real estate investor you learn to rely on ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Making Money from Real Estate During an Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlLooking at the latest information regarding the global credit crunch and the possible slowdown of the global housing market (or rather the local housing market globally) the clear thing is that the housing market is in for a rough ride and whichever way you look at it those in it will need to be ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Smart Real Estate Investors Diversify and Gain - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlLet me ask you a question. Which do you think is easier to get? One million dollars from a single person or one dollar from a million people? As a real estate investor who actually has a million dollars in the bank I might be better suited to answering this question than most and though it is ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - How to Manage Your Real Estate Career for Maximum Profits - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlInvesting in real estate is profitable, fun and there are times when it can be psychologically rewarding. The real reason why you are doing it though, your motivation, has a lot to do with total financial freedom and with the ability it will give you to dictate your own future away from money ...
Views: 866 - Syndicate Investing is the Ultimate Way of Closing Real Estate Deals - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlThere is a secret to successful real estate investing most successful real estate investors would not want you to find out about. I know that you have heard about so called ‘secrets’ that professionals working in their fields would not want you to know about many times before. So have I and I ...
Views: 905 - How to Find Value in Ordinary Places - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from David LindahlThe idea of property management in real estate is usually surrounded by images of large apartment buildings, or a smaller management operation taking care of individual properties. What is often overlooked is how good property managers can help you make sense (and money) from investments that ...
Views: 903 - Building Management Teams with Commercial Properties - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from David LindahlAs important as property management can be to successful ownership of commercial properties, it is also not limited to a single person or company. To what extent you view the concept of property management as a team effort can often determine your relative success as a property owner. Let’s ...
Views: 874(5 votes) - How to Succeed in Commercial Real Estate with No Tenants - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from David LindahlThe question that makes up the title to this article might seem a bit confusing. After all, isn’t the business of owning apartments (large or small) about having tenants and a positive cash flow? Of course it is, and that isn’t really the point. The point is that you should not have to be ...
Views: 1016(2 votes) - The Sweetest Aspect of Commercial Real Estate Investing - Value - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from David LindahlWithout a doubt, one of the greatest aspects of commercial real estate is the tremendous value of the properties that are out there and available for purchase. The natural question arises, ‘What determines value?’, and that is perhaps why you’re reading this article. The first determinant of ...
Views: 863(6 votes) - How I Got Started in Commercial Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from David LindahlI’m often asked about my background because many investors are curious if success is based upon some sort of pedigree or simply good luck that befalls a fortunate few. I’m happy to say that, specifics aside, you’ll probably find that my route to success is something you can indeed relate to. In ...
Views: 806(3 votes) - Make More Money from Commercial Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from David LindahlIt’s rapidly approaching summer and with that comes the idea of soaking up the rays, hanging out by the pool, and other fun activities. I happen to find it also to be a good time to mention that with commercial real estate, you have a wonderful opportunity to stop playing in the shallow end of ...
Views: 820(3 votes) - Follow Proven Systems to Succeed with Commercial Properties - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from David LindahlWe hear a lot about systems for success. Whether it’s network marketing, making a fortune on the Internet, or what have you, systems are seemingly what it is all about. This begs the question: ‘What it is about a system that we find appealing?’ I think the best thing that characterizes a ...
Views: 804 - Things to Look for in Commercial Properties - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from David LindahlCommercial properties indeed represent the next level for many real estate investors and it is important to know what you are looking for, before you ever embark on this pursuit yourself. In addition to considerations like price and management, many investors shy away from commercial real estate ...
Views: 907 - Understand Commercial Real Estate Market Values - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from David LindahlOne of the biggest differences between single family and commercial real estate, other than the obvious number of units, is the way in which the properties are valued. Residential real estate, including most single family homes, is valued almost always as a function of recent sales, or “comps”. ...
Views: 841 - Is Real Estate for Everyone? - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from David LindahlThe question that makes up the title for this article is one that I get all too frequently when working with real estate investors. It’s a fair question, no doubt. After all, most real estate investors are not born into the trade, so to speak. Instead, we come from corporate America, numerous ...
Views: 819 - Reasons to Invest into Commercial Real Estate - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from David LindahlAre you looking for alternative investment options? With the volatility of today’s stock market, investors are seeking alternative investment options that can provide both current income streams and capital appreciation. One option that is capturing the attention of millions of investors is that ...
Views: 896 - Finding Profitable Commercial Properties - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from David LindahlProfitability is the goal for any business pursuit and commercial real estate is no different. When you invest in a commercial property, you are essentially buying a business, one that has expenses, overhead, marketing costs, maintenance, and of course revenue to contend with. The obvious idea ...
Views: 812 - Raising Private Money in Real Estate Deals is a Skill, Not an Art - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from David LindahlStop me if you’ve heard this one before but real estate investing, in order to pay off big, requires some play money which must be equally big. This is the popularly accepted wisdom and it becomes the stumbling block which stops many real estate investors with the necessary drive and set of ...
Views: 805 - Investing in Emerging Real Estate Markets in the US - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from David LindahlMost new investors, and plenty of more experienced ones too, like to stick to what – and where – they know when it comes to investing their hard-earned cash in equities. This is a natural enough reaction from people who are asked to take a risk with their investments on a daily, almost, basis. ...
Views: 932 - Putting Together Winning Real Estate Deals without Risking Your Own Money - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from David LindahlThe secret to making big money in real estate investment is syndication and I will explain why that is in a minute. First let’s focus on something important: every investment entails some risk and successful investors are great at minimising the risk not just for themselves but also for everyone ...
Views: 806 - Making Money in Real Estate with Zero Risks - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from David LindahlThe moment you talk about making money in any real estate investment venture the thought that occurs in most investors’ mind is ‘What are the risks?”. Most people think that in order to make money in real estate you need to have a truckload of money to start off with. If Donald Trump taught us ...
Views: 746 - Making Money in Hard Times Through Syndicate Deals - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from David LindahlIt’s a fairly well acknowledged fact that when the going is good just about anyone can make money. This is as true of real estate as any other market and when the going is good there everyone tends to think the same way: they think of the rewards more than the risks and want to get in there and ...
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