Quick Before Tax Cash Flow Spreadsheet, CLICK HERE I have shared my quick on the fly BTCF spreadsheet. In most cases, you will not need anything more complicated for a quick forecast. Some people may prefer a discounted cash flow pro forma. However, whenever you forecast for more than a few years the results become speculative. Another problem is...
Read MoreAnimated by Akif Talat. Created with Adobe Illustrator and Premiere Pro Have you ever heard of downward filtering in the housing market? It is an interesting concept in real estate economics. Whenever individuals or families decide to purchase a newer home, older housing is now available for lower-income buyers. The older homes become more...
Read MoreIn an older post, I mentioned how acquiring REIT shares was one method to invest in real estate without purchasing a property. What makes REITs attractive are the liquidity, DRIP, monthly distribution, and the low barrier to entry. However, there are some issues with REITs that may not be ideal. In an older post I mentioned how acquiring REIT...
Read MoreHello readers, you may have noticed that I have been doing some rebranding and have been busy updating some of my old articles. I am looking to incorporate more visual aid in my articles. You will see more articles with illustrations and diagrams then before. From my research, articles where I had diagrams were more informative then articles...
Read MoreWhat prevents many people from investing in real estate is the large down payment that banks require on a property. If you are planning on investing in real estate there is an alternative way to invest. To invest in a real estate investment trust or also known as REIT. A REIT is an organization that has all their assets in properties and are trad...
Read MoreOne of the most important formulas for investing in real estate is the cap rate. Most investors look at the capitalization rate in order to know if the property is the right investment. With this formula, the investor can calculate the cap rate, value of the property, and the net operating income.
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