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The decision to buy or sale is deeply personal. When making the decision to buy, here are some objective benefits to consider. Weighing your options is vitally important, but also not waiting too long matters too. Hint: develop a financial strategy and, if you have a CPA or accountant that’s super easy. If not, a realtor and their lender referral could be a great place to find leverage. #realtor #realestate #dmvrealtor #rentversusbuying

My team & I have transacted on $10,000,000 worth of real estate in 2024. Here’s the top 4 “levers” to look for when underwriting: 1) The amount of debt on the deal. - Is the debt 60% LTV?  - or 90% LTV? TIP: Don’t rely on high leverage to create GREAT returns. 2) The rent growth assumptions. - Rent growth has huge implications on returns.  - Especially the longer you hold the asset. TIP: You want to see between 2% & 3%. 3) The hold period assumption. - IRR is a time sensitive metric.  - The quicker the turn-around?  - The higher the IRR (usually). TIP: Make sure the hold period airs on the side of longer holds. 4) The cap rate assumptions. - Understand comp sales & market dynamics - The exit cap rate greatly affects the exit. TIP: Look for deals that work with cap rates holding or expanding. BONUS: Insurance, inflation, partner splits, & capex spend also play a massive role in exit assumptions. P.S. Would you add anything to the list? 

There are an endless variety of ways to invest in real estate, from taking out a home mortgage to building a property empire that spans the country. While the latter is probably out of reach for most of us, there’s no shortage of other options. Here are 5️⃣ strategies for adding real estate exposure to your investments - https://bit.ly/3RyiQzP

Your rent payments can be a secret weapon for boosting your credit score. By reporting your on-time payments to credit bureaus, you're sending a clear message to lenders: "I'm a responsible financial individual." Many renters have seen amazing results, with some even increasing their credit score by 32 points in just 7 months! So, next time you pay your rent, remember that you're not just fulfilling a financial obligation, you're also investing in your financial future. For more information on how to make your rent payments work for you, consult Realtris Inc #realtrisinc #torontorealestatebroker #torontorealestatenews #torontorealestatelife #torontorealestateinvestor #torontorealestatephotographer #downtowntorontorealestate #rentcanada #canadahomes #homes #canadahomes

There are an endless variety of ways to invest in real estate, from taking out a home mortgage to building a property empire that spans the country. While the latter is probably out of reach for most of us, there’s no shortage of other options. Here are 5️⃣ strategies for adding real estate exposure to your investments - https://bit.ly/3RyiQzP

Buying a house is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll make in your lifetime, and it's a decision that should involve lots of research and planning to ensure you’re making the best decision. To help you navigate the process, I’ve put together a 10-step guide.

I recently had the pleasure of turning a challenging funding process into a smooth, stress-free win for one of my clients. 🤩 One of our private landlord clients asked me to help secure £10M in funding to expand his property portfolio. His mortgage advisor had warned him to be ready for a string of intense interviews at the lender’s head office in London — not a situation my client was looking forward to. 😟 But I had another plan. 💡 Instead of just filling out the requested financial forms, I created a comprehensive business and financial plan, that laid out the full picture of his business model, current performance, and future potential if this funding came through. 📊 📑 Using up-to-date reports from his accounting software and our cool reporting tools, we were able to provide a clear, engaging, and data-backed narrative. And the result? No gruelling interviews, no tough questions and the lending was approved in just 7 days! 🚀 It just goes to show the power of having a strategic approach and the right tools and knowledge. 💪 When lenders can see the bigger picture, it’s easier for them to say yes! Here's to making funding simple, strategic, and successful. He even took me out to celebrate 🥂 #SmallBusinessFinance #BusinessGrowth #FinancialPlanning #FundingSuccess #PropertyInvestment #StrategicPlanning

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Real estate evaluations and automated value models (AVMs) are two popular methods used to estimate property values. 🏘️ How does they work, and what are the differences between the two? This blog aims to answer all those questions and more! Click on the article below to learn more! 👇👇👇 #RealEstate #Valuation #Appraisal