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What type of investment property is the right choice for you? Schedule a call with me here! Today I’m talking about the different types of investment properties as they relate to cash flow, appreciation, and where they sit on the...

Have you heard of house hacking? Schedule a call with me here! House hacking is a fairly common term these days, and it refers to buying a property and living there essentially for free—in some cases, you can even make...

Here’s the main thing that differentiates us from our competition. Schedule a call with me here! What makes us different from our competition? I get asked this question quite a bit when meeting with someone considering selling their multi-family property....

We’ll look at cap rates, how you calculate them, and their significance. Today I’ll answer the questions: What is a cap rate? How do you calculate it and what exactly does it mean? These are questions that I get asked...

Here’s why new regulations from the FHFA will affect real estate investors. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced some new regulations that will affect our market. Specifically, it deals with multi-family properties, second homes, investment properties, and similar...

Here are a few situations where you can benefit from listing your property. To answer the question of whether now is a good time for you to sell your multifamily property, we really need to know your short- and long-term...

Yes, it is possible to live rent-free in a multi-family. Not all multi-families are created equal. If living rent-free is your goal, you must select the right property with the help of an experienced multi-family real estate agent. In this...

Here’s my advice on how to deal with a problem tenant when selling. Right now, I’m selling a three-unit property, and two of those units have great, cooperative tenants. The third, however, has an uncooperative tenant. She’s made it difficult...

It’s a great time to sell a multi-family. Buyer demand is high and inventory is low. These market conditions will earn you top dollar for your sale. As you prepare to sell, you should get your ducks in a row....

Financing is a key component to purchasing a multi-family property. As you start evaluating options, it’s important to know that not all lenders are created equal. Here are some multi-family financing tips to keep in mind and to ensure a...

The Biden administration is proposing an increase to long-term capital gains tax. Tax basis and capital gains for investment properties are commonly misunderstood. Before you consider selling an investment property, it’s important to understand how gain is calculated. Here’s a...

The Biden administration has proposed some changes to tax law that, if passed, will apply to the entire 2021 tax year. Some of the provisions will have great impact on multi-family owners. Below is a brief summary of 2021 tax...