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• Investing In Apartments – Who Is The Tenant?

The demand for apartment rentals remains very strong. Although most people favor detached home ownership, many in the population cannot afford a single-family home. A new buyer of apartments must think “management”.......(more)

• Upgrading Properties And The Benefits

Many investors specialize in picking up run-down properties and renovating them for sale or lease. Profit can also be made in acquiring properties that offer extra land. It is sometimes possible to not only get your money back, but also make a profit on the sale of a remodeled house with a reduced amount of land (assuming the local zoning ordinances will so allow), while holding the additional land for long-term appreciation or building another house or small apartment on it. In addition, many larger houses that might otherwise be considered uneconomical can be trimmed down to accommodate a family seeking more spacious quarters. By reducing the structure’s surplus space, many sprawling houses can be made salable. It is also possible to buy a large house, remodel it to a duplex or more units (with zoning approval) and sell it with a good profit....(more)

• How To Control Property With The Least Expense/li>

The Purchase-Option- A purchase-option contract lets the buyer-optionee purchase a property at a specific price within a certain period of time. If the option is exercised, a closing is held and the property is purchased at the price previously agreed upon. There is no legal obligation to buy the property. But, if the optionee does not exercise the option, the deposit paid to the seller-optionor is forfeited. The biggest differences between the purchase-option and direct ownership may be two advantages from the viewpoint of the investor: First, the short term (6 to 24 month) purchase option contracts can be an outstanding way to control property without assuming the responsibilities of ownership. Second, the contract enables the optionee to receive all of the benefits from appreciation in market value of the property....(more)

• How To Acquire Investment Land

Land is always at the top of investments by real estate professionals. Before any building project can be planned, the land must be available. At all times, real estate assemblers are looking at and acquiring under-utilized sites within cities or in suburbs. Here are some ideas on how those professionals do it.....(more)

• The Upkeep On Investment Property

Keeping your property in top condition is not difficult if it is a continuing effort. There will be a plan in place for making ongoing improvements by investing a portion of each year’s income. Failure to do this will result in a neglected property....(more)

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This month's newsletter has just been released! Check out the latest tips for tenants and users of commercial real estate space. In this issue

• How Professional Management Enhances Value

All owners want their properties to have increased income and so increase in value during their period of ownership. The first-rate property will command the highest price when it is sold. To achieve these goals, income property must be properly managed. The major error that can be made by an income property owner is saving money by self-management. The professional investors know that enhanced value usually comes from professional management. Since professional management teams have experience and training in the field, they will usually increase revenues and cut costs. Since the value of a building is based on the condition of the property and the cash flow, this management should increase the value and keep it at its highest potential. The difference is the professional’s ability to define and execute management duties.....(more)

• Pre Leasing to Secure Construction Financing

Banks will be making some loans on real estate during this year. The borrower will have to have documentation on everything. The loan application must be perfect.....(more)

• Dealing With Delinquent Rents

A critical indicator of a management company’s success is their effectiveness in controlling overdue rents. A well-run property should not have chronically delinquent tenants. However, when delinquency does occur, immediate action must be taken. A list of all delinquent rents must be prepared showing all tenants who have not paid or for those who have partially paid rents and other monies due. In addition, a delinquency report recording the manner and date of all collection attempts should be prepared. When initial notification of the delinquency does not help, the property manager should review the lease’s termination rights and consider possible legal action against the tenant. Should a delinquent tenant suddenly vacate the premises, late charges and legal fees should be deducted from the security deposit.....(more)

• Profits Found In Conserving Energy

Any savings in expenses that have already been budgeted can be turned into spendable income. One expense that can be controlled to some degree is the energy used for lighting and for air conditioning....(more)

• Investing In Industrial Properties

If you haven’t considered industrial properties as an investment vehicle, it may be time to take a look. Warehouse and distribution (W&D) properties are of interest because their standard layout suits a wide range of users, in contrast to specialized manufacturing facilities. Industrial properties look good for the following reasons: The market for industrial property is doing well with vacancy rates nationwide below those of other commercial buildings....(more)

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