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A Quick Guide to Business Structures for Real Estate Investors

The difference between amateur and professional real estate investors has nothing to do with the size of their portfolios. The fundamental difference is this: while amateurs make a hobby of buying and selling properties, professionals treat real estate as what …

FHA Loans for Multifamily Real Estate Investors

Have you ever considered how the United States government can help jumpstart your real estate investment business?  A loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) just might be the perfect option for investors looking to acquire residential multifamily property …

What Every Landlord Needs to Know about Rent Control, Eviction, and Anti-Discrimination Laws

What Every Landlord Needs to Know about
Rent Control, Eviction, and Anti-Discrimination Laws

The landlord/tenant relationship seems simple enough: “We sign a lease. I give you keys. You give me rent.” Unfortunately, there’s a lot more to it than that. …

The 10 – Step Quick Start to Multifamily Investing

The 10 – Step Quick Start to Multifamily Investing

Small Multifamily (2 – 30 units) is a niche with little competition that’s ripe with opportunities.  The majority of the owners of these size properties are mom and pops, which often …

On Finding the “Perfect” Real Estate Deal

On Finding the “Perfect” Deal

Leo Tolstoy once wrote, “If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content.” On one level, that might sound defeatist: “You’ll never be perfect, so why even try?” On the other hand, Tolstoy’ might just …