Investing in Real Estate Archives - Page 2 of 46

Evaluating Rental Property Performance By Calculating Cash-On-Cash Return

13-J0000002-1999 | Cash Flow, cash-on-cash return, Investing in Real Estate, Real Estate Metrics

A key metric I often incorporate into my real estate investment strategy is what’s called cash-on-cash return. It’s a great method of determining potential profits and so it’s certainly worth the time to learn how to calculate cash-on-cash returns on...

ROI Calculator for Real Estate: Calculation, Interpretation, and Decision-Making

13-J0000001-1999 | Investing in Real Estate, Return on Investment, ROI

Calculating return on investment (ROI) is a common guiding metric used by investors that can help figure out whether a property is worth their time and effort or not. That said, there are a few handy ROI calculator real estate tools out there that I’ll direct...

Understanding Property Management Fees and Why They’re Worth the Cost

13-J0000001-1999 | Investing in Real Estate, Property Management

Having spent nearly two decades in the rental real estate industry, I’ve seen firsthand how not utilizing a property manager so that you can save some money can put an investment at risk. That said, know that when researching information on property management...

Climbing Mortgage Rates Create Barriers for Homebuyers, Open Doors for Investors

13-J0000001-1999 | Housing Market, Investing in Real Estate, Mortgage Rates

Freddie Mac’s recent numbers reveal that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage had climbed to 6.93%, an increase from the previous week and higher than this same time last year. Additionally, mortgage rates have remained above 6% since late 2022, which is a...

Finding the Right CPA for Real Estate Investors: What to Look For

13-J0000001-1999 | CPA Specializing in Real Estate, Investing in Real Estate, Taxes

A CPA specializing in real estate is what every property investor should integrate into their tax strategy if they want to generate as much profit as possible. In fact, a good certified public accountant can help a landlord legally reduce their tax liability to zero....

Using a VA Loan for Investment Property Purchases: What You Need to Know

13-J00000012-1999 | Investing in Real Estate, Mortgage, Rental Property Loans, VA Loan

If you’re interested in buying a rental property and qualify for a mortgage backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, you’ll be happy to know that it’s possible to use a VA loan for investment property purchases. Now, this isn’t...