There is a normal progression most buy and hold investors take.  After getting started with a single family rental they move up to two, three and four unit properties.  Eventually they become more comfortable with the additional units and look to take on bigger projects.  The next step up from multiple units is commercial, apartment...Read More

One of the keys to a successful real estate business is a diversified portfolio. The different avenues you have for creating wealth the safer your business is.  There are many investors who are intimidated at the prospects of a commercial property.  They feel that the greater number of units the risker the investment is.  The...Read More

Rental properties are a great way to build your long term investing portfolio. Not only can they provide monthly cash flow but they offer long term appreciation potential.  As high as the upside is not every property will be a home run.  Purchasing the wrong property in the wrong market will do much more harm...Read More

There are many different ways to invest in real estate. When new investors think about making their first purchase they usually think about properties exclusively in their local market.  Large contingents of investors never stray outside of their immediate area.  However there are times and situations when an out of state property makes an attractive...Read More

What’s going on with San Diego’s commercial real estate market and what impact will it have on the local residential housing market? Having hit bottom late in 2012 the San Diego office and retail market is said to be primed for a new period of growth in 2013.Read More

If you're new to the real estate investment market, it's important to know that there are two main types of investment: residential and commercial real estate investments. Commercial real estate is further divided into four main types of properties. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type of property.Read More

Many people contemplate purchasing commercial real estate, but ultimately don't take the plunge. They may be concerned about the risks, or hear hyped up media stories about all the downsides of the real estate market. However, there are five benefits of purchasing commercial real estate that everyone should know.Read More

The market for real estate investments can be full of pitfalls and downturns. Whether you're new or old to real estate investments, there are five essentials that every real estate investor should keep in mind to help them remain on top of their game.Read More