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Classes of Property in Real Estate: Key Differences

Classes of Property in Real Estate: The Key Differences Every Investor Should Know When it comes to renting, some people look for properties with all the amenities - updated kitchens,...
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What is IRR in Real Estate?

What is IRR in Real Estate?   Internal rate of return (IRR) takes the phrase “time is money” and really puts it to the test. When you invest in real...
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What is NOI in Real Estate?

Understanding NOI’s Meaning in Real Estate and What You Should Consider When Investing  Have you ever entered into a business opportunity, only to later realize that the expenses you took...
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What is a Good CAP Rate For Multifamily Investing?

Understanding CAP Rate in Real Estate is Part of the Investment Balancing Act  A CAP rate, or capitalization rate, is an important measurement to understand when you’re considering real estate...
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Ways to Double Your Money: The Rule of 72

What's the easiest way to double your money? You probably know the joke: The easiest way to double your money is by folding your bills in half! Of course, actually doubling your money takes a bit more strategy than...
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The Best Places to Invest in Multifamily Real Estate in 2023

What are the Best Places to Invest in Multifamily Real Estate in 2023?  How do you go beyond “location, location, location” to understand the best places to invest in multifamily...
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What We Can Learn from Applesway Investment Group

Applesway Investment Group has been one of the biggest stories in multifamily investing recently. Here's what happened, the lessons that can be learned, and how Investream has been working to...
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Diversification and Asset Allocation – What to Consider

Diversification and Asset Allocation – Knowing One Big Thing or Many Things? Are you familiar with the hedgehog and the fox? The frequently cited parable by Greek poet Archilochus goes...
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How to Use a 401(k) to Invest in Real Estate

401(k)s can seem like Monopoly money, can’t they? You’ve got this pool of money that’s accruing over time, but it can feel stuck, imaginary, or like it can’t do anything...
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What is a Good Cash-on-Cash Return?

When you’re weighing your options on where to invest your money, there’s a lot to consider. You might start by comparing the return on investment (ROI) between different types of...