Sales representatives of today deal with baby boomers, whether they are prospective residents or grown children looking for their parents. Senior living sales are a distinct universe in any case. Compared to other generations, boomer purchasers are far more knowledgeable about senior care facilities. Before completing your website’s contact form, customers are spending countless hours…
What is a Ground Lease? A ground lease, sometimes called a land lease, is a contractual agreement between a landowner and an investor/developer whereby the developer agrees to pay the landowner a specified amount of rent each month in return for the right to develop one or more buildings on the property. A typical ground…
Triple Net leases are real estate lease agreements where the tenant pays a defined portion of expenses beyond the rent to the landlord. For example, property taxes, insurance premiums, utilities, property maintenance, and repair costs. Net leases are commonly used in commercial lease agreements and are less common in residential leases. A triple net lease,…
An assumable mortgage is a type of financing arrangement whereby an outstanding mortgage and its terms are transferred from the current owner to a buyer. By assuming the previous owner’s remaining debt, the buyer can avoid obtaining their own mortgage. Different types of loans can qualify as assumable mortgages, though there are some special considerations…
While most people probably think of securities like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds when considering an IRA, you can also use them to invest in other assets like real estate. Though there are quite a few legal hurdles to consider and a specific type of IRA you must use. First of all, your IRA has…
Commercial real estate (CRE) can be overwhelming but the process can go much easier with the help and expertise of a commercial real estate broker. A commercial real estate broker is a middleman between sellers and buyers of commercial real estate, who helps clients sell, lease, or purchase commercial real estate. A commercial real estate…
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers several programs that provide HUD multifamily financing. These are important programs that help eligible investors obtain the funding they need to develop or purchase multifamily properties. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) were founded as two…
Emerging markets are the markets of developing countries that are rapidly growing and industrializing. Emerging markets are nations that are investing in more productive capacity. They are moving away from their traditional economies that have relied on agriculture and the export of raw materials. Leaders of developing countries want to create a better quality of…
With the series of activities that have been unfolding since after the pandemic; the highest inflation since years ago, an increase in construction materials cost, and other factors. It is important for you as an investor to note if you plan to buy, hold, lease or sell in the multifamily asset class in 2023. Investing…
In simple terms, a tax shelter is a means for real estate investors and property owners to store assets so that their current and future tax rates are minimized to the fullest. Tax shelters vary in terms of real estate investments or investment accounts to transactions that lower the income tax rate. Essentially, your income…