Are you settling on an investment property soon? Or maybe, you’re just starting to look? Either way, you’re likely thinking about your savings. Increasing your bottom line is the name of the game - so there’s no need to pay extra at closing time. Learn creative ways to save money when settling on an investment property by reading this week’s article!

Learn how using an escalation clause can help you find the best deal!

Finding the right lender to secure your investment loans can seem daunting. But understanding what makes a great lender is the first start. In this article, we will outline what you should look for when shopping around for a lender and how you can best prepare yourself for obtaining a loan.

During an economic downturn and pending recession, real estate investors are poised to do well if you take the right steps. In this week’s article, we provide a guide of how you can thrive during economic uncertainty. Real estate remains the most stable investment practice during any economic downturn—make sure you’re doing everything to take advantage of upcoming opportunities to grow your cash flow.

Rising interest rates, stricter lending criteria and a pending (if not already) recession, the US continues to struggle with its monetary policies. What do you do as an investor as securing funding for your first or next property becomes harder to come by? In this article, we cover the influences of current lending trends as well as providing alternative sources for securing financing for your next deal.

This week’s article includes tips shared on the 7/13/22 Empire Investment Club event, “Club Conversations: Sourcing Deals and Finding Off-Market Opportunities with Ronald Bowser.” Learn ways to find those hot off-market deals, especially when the market is softening and foreclosures are on the rise. You, too, can source your own deals with a little patience and the right resources.

As a real estate investor, an up-to-date and accurately compiled pro forma is your primary tool in evaluating the income potential of an investment property. In this article, we will provide an overview of what a pro forma needs, as well as some of the common mistakes and factors you should consider in your pro forma before making any investment decision.

This week’s EIC article includes key takeaways from the “Analyzing Properties for Cash Flow” Club Conversations event on March 9, 2022. It includes Jennifer’s very own spreadsheet with formulas for assessing a property’s potential for cash flow as well as key takeaways from the conversation.

The second in a three-part series where we guide you through the implementation process of building the right team to make your real estate investment efforts successful. In this second part, we’ll talk about executing your strategy. You’ll be able to choose how much you want to do yourself, the reality of managing investment aspects such as maintenance, upgrading or construction for your property as well as sourcing your deal.