Investment Articles

Expert advice and strategies on real estate investment, including property selection, market analysis, financing options, and generating passive income through real estate assets.

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Property Types

Glossary

Apartment

Discover Apartments: From Multifamily Properties to Ownership Pros and Cons - Learn all about what apartments mean.

Sam Gaytan
Glossary

Triplex

A property comprising three individual units in one building, and each unit typically shares at least one common wall.

Sam Gaytan
Glossary

Brownstone

A mortgage in which a homebuyer makes low payments throughout the loan period but pays a lump sum at the end of the term.

Sam Gaytan

Scams

Taxes

Video

1031 Exchanges

In this episode of 'Be A Better Landlord', we are joined by Kayla Mahoney, a Commercial Real Estate Advisor from Capital Property Group, to discuss ...

Krista Reuther
Glossary

1031 Exchange

A real estate investment tool that allows taxpayers to defer capital gains taxes by swapping one investment for another, as defined under Section ...

Sam Gaytan

Other

Glossary

Amenities

Explore Amenities in Property Management: Learn how these desirable features enhance the appeal of homes, apartments, and communities.

Sam Gaytan
Glossary

Cash-on-Cash Return

A metric used to determine how profitable a real estate investment will be, calculated by taking the total amount of cash generated and subtracting ...

Sam Gaytan
Glossary

Appraisal

A professional opinion on the monetary value of real estate, normally conducted by a licensed appraiser independent of both the lender and borrower.

Sam Gaytan
Glossary

BRRRR Method

A real estate investment strategy hinged on using cash or short-term financing to buy a distressed property or a property under foreclosure. It ...

Sam Gaytan