In all my years in real estate, one of the most common questions I get is, “What is Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, why do I need them, and how... read more →
When it comes to investing, should you put your money into the stock market or real estate? This article will discuss the pros and cons of each so you can... read more →
Perhaps you are aware that in Sept 2019, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) revised their caps on multifamily loan purchases for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (Government-Sponsored Enterprise or... read more →
Last year, New York City’s cost of living was 68.8% higher than the national average. From rent to food to transportation, city living is expensive—yet existing salaries don’t always keep... read more →
One of the most interesting ways to kick up the profitability and return on investment for a new or rehabilitated apartment complex is to look for ways to acquire federal... read more →
As you probably know, states and local governments often finance projects they consider important, such as roads, prisons, or schools, by issuing tax-exempt bonds. These bonds are attractive to investors... read more →
The FHA lending program is an excellent one for property owners, offering high loans to value and interest rates significantly below market. But the process is totally opaque – with... read more →
What is your time worth? Time is the most precious resource we own. If you want to invest in real estate to own and operate, then you must decide what... read more →
One of the keys to profitable real estate ownership is your front line management. A good manager often increases both the cash flow and the value of a property, while... read more →
There’s a reason the government offers property owners a depreciation deduction: the minute you buy a property, it starts to deteriorate. It weathers. It grows old. Roofs begin to leak.... read more →