Cash Is King for Liquidity

I think we all recognize that the big bubble in real estate (especially residential) that has lasted over the last 10 years is over.  We won’t see that level of appreciation for many years to come if ever.  Several leading analyst are predicting that we may not...

Real Estate Investment Strategies Part 3

By Bob Nelson Part Three:  WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? FORMING A VIABLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT STRATEGY A STUDY OF “THE BASICS” My Background: My business opinions have been molded by my substantial professional education and by my 41 years of real estate brokerage...

Real Estate Investment Strategies Part 2

By Bob Nelson Written on 1/1/2010 Part Two: THE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MARKET WHERE ARE WE NOW As “Part One” summarized, the pre-2009 investment real estate was red hot, but starting to cool at a rapid rate. What had been “too many players with too much credit...

Real Estate Investment Strategies Part 1

By Bob Nelson Part One: “Recession Real Estate 101” What Should I Do Now? As a real estate investment broker, “What Should I Do Now?” is a question that I hear with increasing frequency. The Principles of a Winning Strategy: My response is substantially influenced by...

Recent Deals Highlight Multifamily Sector

Reversal of Fortune? Apartment Investment Activity Picking Up Recent Deals Highlight Multifamily Sector Expected to Outperfom All Other CRE Types in 2010. A flurry of recent apartment transactions and positive reports from the trenches by apartment owners is leading...

Short Sale Flipping Faux pas

A short sale is where the sale proceeds fall short of the loan balance owed against the property. It is common to see references to “short sale” situations in advertising for real estate listed for sale. Many homeowners who are experiencing job losses or mounting debt...