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Conservative Real Estate Investors continue to be attracted to the long term stability being offered by having corporate tenants in their investment properties.  Corporate tenant income properties have always been a favorite of institutions but now we are seeing more and more regular  investors moving out of residential and multi family properties and into single tenant commercial properties with corporate tenants.
With leases ranging from 5 years to 20 years on investment grade tenants offer investors the long term security they desire.  One of the big benefits of these long term …

Many real estate investors are learning how to use a Self Directed Individual Retirement Account for acquisition of investment property and it is proving to be a sound strategy for a number of reasons.
One of the primary motives coming out of the worst economic crisis in our lifetimes is simply control. Large numbers of investors are simply committed to taking control of their own retirement future by setting up a Self-Directed IRA plan. The other motive is simply return’s, when an investor is getting 10% Cash on Cash Return on residential income properties, it is a …

As a real estate investor if you’re going to take on the risk of owning property, you need to have a shot at getting a very nice return. Most people getting into real estate usually have enough extra cash for one additional acquisition. Therefore, if you’re going to tie up a bunch of your cash in an investment property, you better be getting a solid return. Enough of a return so that if something goes wrong, you can still get by with a lesser return.
For real estate investors it is …

On April 5, 2012, President Obama officially sealed the JOBS Act. His signature on this new legislation marks a new beginning for the securities regulation industry. Specifically, it softens restrictions and lowers hurdles for small businesses to raise funds, primarily through equity based crowdfunding (alternately “equity based crowd funding”). This is a procedure which consists of combining individual investments of smaller sizes to meet bigger financial goals for smaller enterprises.
America has 6 million formal, small businesses in existence today. Most of these companies are not positioned to take advantage of angel …

Triple Net Lease Investment Property: An Introduction
In today’s topsy-turvy economy, wise investors are seeking new and better ways to protect their investment dollars and grow their personal wealth. The very nature of the market cycle has real estate at the forefront of many investors’ minds. Although most types of real estate are an attractive investment today, commercial properties – especially those with triple net leases in place – provide a highly superior investment vehicle. Let’s talk about what triple net lease investment properties are all about, and how they can help you …

The objective of a Green Investment Property is to increase the property owners net operating income by implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. If you are a building owner, developer, REIT ( Real Estate Investment Trust ) or a property manager sustainability can and should be an added source of profitability for you.
Investment Property owners need a specialized Green partner to help them  identify, simplify, and execute energy initiatives in order to take action against rising energy costs, increase net operating income (NOI), and strengthen their brands. A green team of experienced advisers …

A 1031 Exchange will help you reach your investment goals faster. Re-invest your gains (rather than pay capital gains taxes) so your capital can grow faster and produce more income.  An Investment Property Exchange will help you get higher return on investment (ROI) on your investment property. An Investment Property Exchange will save you money by deferring taxes.
If you are  planning to sell an investment property but hate the idea of potentially paying tens of thousands of dollars in capital gains taxes to the IRS. You can reduce or defer capital …

Not all real estate markets are created equal, and although most markets are still down many are in fact on the the upswing. The market in your own back yard may not be the best market to be acquiring investment property in. In fact certain indicators could have your own local market in a hold or sell cycle and not a buy cycle. One thing that real estate investors every where have learned from the recent economic crisis is that markets do not always go up.. Markets likewise never stay …

Multiple Investment Property Loans
The housing bubble and subsequent credit crunch has made underwriters ultra conservative in how they evaluate residential investment property loans.
Are you a borrower that wants to refinance or purchase, but is having trouble because you already have 4 financed properties? If this describes you then take comfort in our new mortgage that allows for up to 10 financed properties. This mortgage will allow for purchase and/or refinancing. Take a look at some key information on this new program:
Financing w/ Multiple (4+) Properties
* Eligible Properties- 1 to 4 …

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60659 – Arcadia Gardens …