With so many options available, novices might think that investment is just a matter of choice. But in reality, making the ‘right’ investment choice is the core of making intelligent investment. So what should be the investing strategies for novices?
Asset allocation is one of the first investment strategies that should be learnt. It is the […]
Many new investors are easily confused by the concepts of “Subject-Tos” and “Wraparound Mortgages.” Both are very useful types of financing that can help you get a deal done when conventional financing isn’t possible, without having to use expensive hard money.
Subject-Tos or “Sub2s” are deals where the buyer purchases a property subject to the existing […]
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are for-profit trusts established by Congress in 1960. Their purpose is to give small investors an opportunity to invest in large, income-producing properties.
Stocks of many public REITs are available on major stock exchanges and offer investors an efficient way of investing in real estate. Each shareholder earns a pro-rata share […]
There are many new investors getting too excited to invest in stock market themselves. The online trading platform somehow helps to promote stock investing as well since they can start trading stock without having to go through the stock brokers anymore.
However, 90 per cent of stock investors are losing money…
Most of them failed due to […]
Investment analysts say that buy-and-hold is the best investment strategy for the average consumer. But do you really understand why?
After all, the idea of a fast dollar on a stock is appealing. Buy low and sell high. Do this enough and you should come out on top, right?
Well, not exactly. Timing the market is almost […]
There has been a lot written about winning property investment strategies. After many years of investing I’m convinced that there are only two strategies that a property investor should employ.
These strategies are basic, but fundamental to your investment selection.
When evaluating any investment property you should ensure that it clearly meets one or the other criteria. […]
The Economic cycle plays an important role in real estate investing. The idea of an Economic cycle is simple. It states that what goes up must also come down. Although housing prices and real estate in general have had an overall increase in value for a great many years and there is confidence that the […]