Being a well-prepared investor when the economy begins a nosedive is critical to your portfolio staying strong as well as your ability to seize downmarket opportunities. As more properties become available and the marketplace becomes less competitive, real estate investors have more choices as long as they use the right cautionary strategy that fits their overall, long-term income goals.
Read MoreHere’s the latest snapshot of the buzz in real estate, investing, financing and the market in general from over the past few weeks.
Read MoreThere are several things you can do to help your property be more appealing to the safety-conscious renter. Many of these simple solutions are subtle, but powerful at helping your tenants feel safe and secure and choose your property over others. Check out these simple ideas that will inspire you or your property management service to safeguard your investment.
Read MoreIn some markets and cities, crime has been on the increase over the last year. Neighborhoods that used to be peaceful and crime-free have changed. Whether you’re looking to invest in a new property or add to your real estate portfolio, adding a layer of scrutiny around the crime reports as well as how you can improve properties you already have to be more resistant to crime. Tenants rank safety high on their list when they are seeking a new place to live—making sure your property is safe in many ways is what we cover in this article.
Read MoreThe most common disasters that impact property are not just Nor’easters, blizzards or hurricanes—they can be from a roof leak, kitchen fire or even a vehicle collision. Disaster can strike from extreme weather, municipal emergencies such as water main breaks or tenant accidents. In this article, we’ve created a list of common income property-related issues that can arise from these types of events. Be a prepared and protect your investment against the unexpected and keep your property income flowing.
Read MoreHere’s the latest snapshot of the buzz in real estate, investing, financing and the market in general from over the past few weeks.
Read MoreDuring 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.
Read MoreRising 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.
Read MoreTaken from the July 13, 2022, EIC Club Conversations event, Jennifer de Jesus talked about “The New Market” and how the economic environment, Federal Reserve interest rate actions and the overall market softening is opening up ample opportunities for real estate investors.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreHere’s the latest snapshot of the buzz in real estate, investing, financing and the market in general from over the past few weeks.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreEaston Yards project—part two of the two-part series. In this article, Jennifer shares what she and her team did as well as learned, so the next project will be an even greater success than Easton Yards, a project with a scope Jennifer and her team had never tackled until now.
Read MoreEarlier this year, a large project for the Jennifer de Jesus and Empire Property Management teams came to a happy conclusion. In this part one article, we’ll share about the Easton Yards project and how we were involved in a very successful renovation and pre-leasing of this property.
Read MoreHere’s the latest snapshot of the buzz in real estate, investing, financing and the market in general from over the past few weeks.
Read MoreIn this week’s article, you can review notes from the June 1, 2022 Club Conversations event with Kristina Travis and Jennifer de Jesus. Jennifer and Kristina discussed best practices for improving your underperforming assets and gave real-world examples of experiences with investors and their properties. Recording is available.
Read MoreIn this week’s article, we provide insight and tips on how investors can improve tenant relations. Even if you are working with a property management company, it’s important to foster good communication and proactive response to property requests from your tenants. Keep the higher-quality tenants longer and protect your property’s value and appearance by prioritizing the relationship between you, your property management company and/or your tenants.
Read MoreThis week’s article is excerpted from a recent Club Conversations event where Jennifer de Jesus shared her experiences working with two investors who made mistakes and what you can learn. She shares one story of an unfocused flipper with unrealistic expectations and what happened on a project using a hard-money loan. The second story is about investors who were purchasing value-add properties, but didn’t have enough cash reserves to cover unexpected situations that impacted their cash flow. From these two stories, you can learn a lot about best practices when investing in real estate whether you’re flipping or buy-and-hold value-add properties.
Read MoreAllentown, Bethlehem, Easton—the Lehigh Valley has its fair share of older properties—many exceed the hundred-year-old mark. The market is highly competitive for tenants and you need every advantage you have to make your investment property the most desirable. In this article, we offer up some relatively inexpensive ideas to spruce up your property’s curb appeal so an older property looks like new and grabs the eye of your ideal tenant.
Read MoreHere’s the latest snapshot of the buzz in real estate, investing, financing and the market in general from over the past few weeks.
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