Category Archives: Real Estate Investing Tips

Sweden’s Housing Shortage: Lessons on Rent Control and Planning

In 2016, Sweden’s National Housing, Building and Planning report made headlines with a sobering statistic: more than 255 out of 290 municipalities reported a housing shortage. Despite record levels of construction at the time, demand still far outstripped supply—especially in metropolitan areas like Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. So why, even during a period of high […]

Abundance, the Everything Bagel, and Why Salinas Can’t Build Anything (But Blame Everyone Else)

In their new book Abundance: How We Build a Better Future, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson make a sharp and timely argument: America doesn’t have a resource problem—we have a building problem. And nowhere is this more obvious than right here in Salinas, where the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (SRSO) is a perfect example of how […]

The 7 Myths About Property Management – Busted!

  Let’s be real—when most people hear “property management,” they think, “How hard can it be?” They imagine sitting back, collecting rent, and sipping coffee as their property magically takes care of itself. Spoiler alert: that’s not how it works. Property management is a serious business (but, hey, it can also be pretty fun with […]

Unlocking Success in Property Management: Insights for Monterey, Monterey County, and Salinas Owners

1. Monterey Market Trends: Maximizing Rental Potential Dive into the latest real estate market trends in Monterey to understand the factors influencing rental demand and property values. We’ll explore how to set competitive rental rates, capitalize on local attractions, and adapt to evolving market dynamics to maximize your property’s earning potential. 2. Monterey County Tenant […]

Real estate investing continues to provide stability during stock market instability

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Are you thinking about investing in real estate in 2020? If so, you’re making a smart choice. Thanks to historically low mortgage interest rates and stock market volatility, now is a great time for every investor to move from investing in the stock market to the real estate market. By investing in real estate like […]

Reasons to sell an investment property

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There’s no doubt that most investors buy rental properties to generate long term cash flow but there are also some cases where the investor may want to sell their property and move on. If you own an investment property that you think you may need to sell, this article will provide you with several scenarios […]

Tips for finding off market rental properties

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One of the keys to success as a real estate investor is finding properties to bid on but what if you can’t find any single family homes or multifamily properties to add to your portfolio of rental properties? The answer to this question is you will have to start searching for rental properties off market. […]

Tips for Dealing with Inherited Tenants

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Are you planning on investing in a Monterey County rental property? If so, it’s likely that the property could already have someone living there when you purchase it. Inherited tenants are a huge asset because of the obvious reason that once you take over ownership of the property, you’re not going to have to start […]

Getting Started with Real Estate Investing? Here Are the Terms and Definitions That You Should Know

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Real Estate investing is a fun business to be in because you are going to be building wealth while generating passive cash flow from your investment property. Although Real Estate Investing is a life-changing business it can be a little confusing at first because there are a lot of terms and definitions that you need […]

What’s the Best Capitalization Rate When Investing in Real Estate?

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Are you planning on investing in rental properties in Monterey County, or elsewhere in the United States? If this investment property will be your first, you’re going to want to know what is a good capitalization rate (cap rate) for your investment. In this article we will break down cap rates in real estate investment […]