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FREE Real Estate Tips and Articles
These free apartment and commercial real estate articles are here to help you invest in commercial investment property - the right way. Take advantage of these free real estate articles.
If you like what's in the free section, you're going to love what's in the Members area. If you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our FREE 7-Part Apartment and Commercial Real Estate E-Course in the upper right hand corner of this page. Enjoy!
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How to Succeed in Commercial Real Estate
Melvin Scoville
As I write this article, it is now January 2, 2009, and the beginning of the year is a great time to take some time and focus on your goals and what you want to achieve in the coming year. BUT - no matter when you might be reading this article, I have some suggestions to help achieve your apartment and commercial real estate goals this year. . . . Real Estate Articles
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Property Management Fees
Melvin Scoville
One of the most Frequently Asked Questions we get from Members at MyPlatinumClub.com is: "What should I expect to pay in Property Management Fees for my apartment property?" This is a really great question and something that can be a big key to how profitable your property will ultimately be for you. The short answer to this question is really, "It depends..." Yeah, I know, this is about like hearing, "Go ask your father...or go ask your mother..." when you're a kid, but hear me out. . . . Real Estate Articles
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Real Estate Investment Club
Melvin Scoville
Should you become a member of a Real Estate Investment Club? I'll give you my take on this in just a moment, but first I wanted to comment that there has been a huge surge in the number of clubs across the US and Canada in recent years. Strong housing markets across the U.S. and Canada helped fuel the number of local clubs...which as of late have been declining. A little bit of 'weeding out' has been occuring - both in the market and with local investment clubs. This is a good thing, in my opinion, and I think the good investment clubs will continue . . . Real Estate Articles
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The Dirty Four Letter Word Of Commercial Real Estate Investors
Darin Garman, CCIM
A big mistake a lot of people make when it comes to investing in commercial investment property is that they forget one simple thing: Its All About The Math! Not complicated math either. It really comes down to rents less expenses less any loan payments equals cash flow in our pockets. Then, add loan principal reduction AND appreciation as icing on the cake of commercial property. . . . Real Estate Articles
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Property Asset Management
Melvin Scoville
I ran across a term the other day when doing a Google search called "Asset Property Management", and I wanted to give my definition of this phrase. Actually my definition is more of a clarification of these three words being grouped together... We've covered this to some degree in other areas of the site, but I feel it's vitally important to your success to understand the relationship of these words being grouped together like this. In fact, there are two separate, mutually exclusive pieces to this term: . . . Real Estate Articles
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Rental Property Management
Melvin Scoville
We are often asked the question, "How do I find a good property management company?". This is a really great question and a very important one because good property management can make the difference between a marginal investment and one that is doing extremely well. First I wanted to talk about a subject that we've covered before on the site and that's focusing on being an "Asset Manager" versus a "Property Manager". . . . Real Estate Articles
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Property Management Company
Melvin Scoville
In today's article, I'd like to cover a couple of important topics, and those are: What is a Property Management Company?and What should I expect from a Property Management Company? OK, so I first want to start out that as a property owner, you should focus on being an "Asset Manager" versus a "Property Manager". Darin has covered this in-depth in the Members Area, but in general, focus on managing . . . Real Estate Articles
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Apartment Investment
Melvin Scoville
My personal favorite investment vehicle of all the types of real estate is an apartment investment. I could easily list a hundred reasons why multi-family, or apartments are better than many other investments available - but thought I'd share my Top 5 reasons why you should look at apartments as part of your investment portfolio . . . Real Estate Articles
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Are You An Owner Or An Investor?
Darin Garman, CCIM
Are You An Owner Or An Investor? I thought it would be a good idea to talk about being... More investor, Less Owner That is correct. This is the trend. Over the last two - three years I have noticed more people wanting to be investors in apartment and commercial investment property vs. being owners. The difference? An owner is someone that takes and active part in managing the property . . . Real Estate Articles
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Do You Have Realistic Investment Real Estate Expectations?
Darin Garman, CCIM
This article will produce a lot of controversy. Oh well, here goes... Many investors that I meet have a high degree of unrealistic expectations. For example. I spoke with a guy that wants a property to cash flow $5,000 per month NET in his pocket after all expenses and loan payment, but, he only wants to invest about $100,000. For those of you with quick math that is a 60% return, just on cash in one year. . . . Real Estate Articles
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"Darin Garman Swears Under Oath That There Is No Problem In The Commercial Investment Real Estate Market"
Darin Garman, CCIM
Last month I talked about how the ease of credit will make owning an investment property, especially an apartment property a little more challenging. I should have probably done a better job of framing this article because, quite frankly many of our members started to panic. I started to get phone calls, voicemails and emails with about 90% of them wondering if the bottom has fallen out of the real estate market and if they should be running away from commercial investment real estate (especially apartments) at the current time… . . . Real Estate Articles
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Your Commercial Or Apartment Real Estate Closing Checklist???
Darin Garman, CCIM
So, what am I doing this weekend?? I am in my Ford Expedition on the way to Madison, WI to see my oldest and middle daughters play in a soccer tournament over the weekend. Last weekend of fall soccer, then you go to indoor. If you have a kid in soccer, around 14 yrs old and 10 yrs. old respectively, you probably know what I am talking about. If not, just think these three words, drive, sit, watch...drive, sit, watch..kind of like lather, rinse,repeat......Anyway.... Buying and Selling an Apartment or A Commercial Investment Property . . . Real Estate Articles
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