We are in a market where buyers are actively purchasing with the expectation of refinancing later when rates improve. That strategy can work extremely well if the loan choice is right from day one.   This is where we’re seeing a growing problem.   Many buyers are placed into FHA loans when they shouldn’t be, […]

One of the biggest advantages of owning investment real estate, especially multi-unit properties, is how the tax code treats depreciation. This is something many buyers don’t fully understand, but it can make a huge difference in your long-term returns. Let’s break it down in simple terms.   What is depreciation? Depreciation allows real estate investors […]

As the market shifts, I’m starting to see a familiar pattern: Investor clients are coming out of the woodwork, getting bored, and itching for their next project. Action cures boredom, and for many investors, that means buying again. When that “can’t-miss” property pops up, the conversation often turns to 1031 exchanges. More specifically, whether a […]

Yesterday I spent about 30 minutes on the phone with a new client. He’s 31, intelligent, cautious, and already more financially successful than most people his age. He has 20% saved, owns a paid-off condo, and works in construction. Yet he was terrified of buying a $1 million home.   His concern was logical and […]

We’re basically through the first full week of the year. How’s it looking out there? I have a few new escrows, a couple of refinances, and a few seconds to let clients pay off Christmas debt (no judgment – we’ve all been there). But here’s the real question:   What are we doing to plan […]