The Investor Insights

We’re a nation of renters. That’s what the market is telling us. According to a report from MSNBC.com, “the number of houses occupied by renters rose faster than the pace of new vacancies created by homeowners moving out” (in the last quarter of 2011). Commerce Department data shows that rentals increased by 749,000 in the [...]

I just downloaded my copy of the 2012 National Apartment Report that came out Tuesday.  In 61 pages, it covers the national outlook for multifamily as well as 44 metropolitan areas. Great stuff if you’re thinking of getting into apartment investing or already are! Some highlights… * All 44 markets tracked in the National Apartment [...]

I found an article on Bloomberg this morning about charter school investments and became intrigued with the market prediction that these public schools with private board are an up and coming commercial real estate investment strategy. Here’s the synopsis. I definitely recommend you check out the article for all the details. The Strategy: Convert Commercial [...]

As you’ve read on the blog this month, I don’t like managing my own properties. I like to pay someone a percentage of the rents to do it for me. Here are five icky property problems a good property manager will nip in the bud while I sit back and earn a cash flow. Water [...]

Property management is more than just collecting rents and keeping the place in decent shape; it’s about increasing property value and cash flow. Today, let’s look at a few ways to make property improvements and earn a dime. Use that blank brick wall facing 5th Street to generate tenants or funds. Is your property tall [...]