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BlogWhy You Should Consider a Self-Directing IRA to Invest in Real Estate
One of the most googled questions associated to real estate investing is, “How do I secure funding?” It’s a fair question to ask, as most investment opportunities come with large price tags. While there are dozens of ways to answer this question, there is one often...
All About the Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 is an incredibly convenient and rather easy math shortcut that can determine a time frame of anticipated growth with a fixed interest rate. Albert Einstein once said, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it...
3 Real Estate Investing Myths
There are plenty of myths surrounding the real estate industry as a whole. What remains more elusive, though, is the part of the industry that centers around investments. With increased attention and interest in investing, it has become more important than ever to set...
Why Smaller Real Estate Private Equity Funds are Underrated
When it comes to private equity, large asset managers rule a majority of the conversation surrounding investment opportunities. Since their names have become synonymous with private equity, many assume that these big managers can generate the largest returns for...
REITs vs. Private Equity
We’ve previously discussed the importance of building property portfolios, as well as offering a few ways to expand yours. However, if new to real estate, certain opportunities for investment may seem implausible or out of your budget. Many investors turn to real...
Real Estate and Artificial Intelligence, Part 2: The Future of AI in Real Estate
The real estate industry is rather new to the AI game, with a majority of investors, agents, and brokers remaining hesitant to use the budding technology. As part 1 discussed, right now AI has the potential to maximize profits while decreasing risk and spending on...
Real Estate and Artificial Intelligence, Part 1: Decreasing Risk for Investors
Industry after industry continues to change as new technologies emerge that efficiently and effectively reduce risk, increase profit, and track trends. Now, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), real estate investing is starting to change, too. Investing...
Real Estate Blockchain Set To Go Live in Early 2019
Blockchain finally made it to the real estate industry. In 2019, ShelterZoom will unveil its blockchain-based real estate solution to the public. It aims to begin employing blockchain technology by streamlining property transactions. ShelterZoom’s new widget leverages...
How Small Real Estate Private Equity Funds Can Generate Bigger Returns
When it comes to some of the big-name private equity real estate funds, it can be challenging to disrupt their world and their billion-dollar deals. However, even though these celebrated firms are bringing in large funds and scooping up trophy properties, they might...
The Future of Affordable Housing in the US
It's a fact: For every 100 families living in poverty on the West Coast, there are no more than 30 affordable homes. In truth, there is no state in the US with more than 59 affordable units for every 100 needy families. Even the best case scenarios are falling far...