Is Real Estate An ‘Alternative Investment’?
The Big Picture on Real Estate As an Alternative Investment: Real estate’s income generation, tangible value, and standardized valuations align it more with traditional investments than speculative alternatives. Real estate’s “alternative” label stems...
Cost Segregation Study: How to Take Accelerated Depreciation on Rental Properties
The Big Picture On A Cost Segregation Study: A cost segregation study allows real estate investors to reclassify property components into categories with shorter depreciation periods, enabling accelerated depreciation and reducing taxable income in the early years of...
Ark7 Review: Fractional Shares of Rental Properties with Full Liquidity?
The Big Picture On This Comprehensive Ark7 Review: Ark7 is a real estate crowdfunding platform that enables investors to purchase fractional shares in rental properties, including single-family homes, multifamily units, and short-term rentals. With a minimum...
How to Handle a Bad Contractor
The Big Picture On How to Handle a Bad Contractor: Keep detailed records of all agreements, payments, communications, and any issues with the contractor’s work. Photos of the work and a written record of all interactions can provide valuable evidence if you need...
Best Cities for Real Estate Investment by GRM (Price/Rent Ratio) in Q4 2024
The Big Picture On The Best Cities for Real Estate Investment By GRM: As of the start of Q4 2024, the national average GRM in the U.S. stands at 13.78, though this figure varies significantly across different regions, highlighting the importance of local market...Looking for Landlord Loans?
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Denise Supplee is a landlord, property manager, and passive investor in real estate syndications. She's also a champion mom, grandmom and licensed Realtor.
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