Archives for “Commercial”

Last week, I went over Key #1, so this week let’s learn Key #2 shall we? Although there are many moving parts to apartment rehabbing, ...

Although there are many moving parts to apartment rehabbing, I have found through the years, common things that lead to great success. I follow these ...

Rehabbing an apartment building is not an art-form as some make it out to be. It’s about nuts and bolts of the business really. The ...

In 2009, $110 billion in commercial loans need to be either re-financed or extended. In 2010, $170 billion in commercial loans are coming due. In ...

One thing that has really resonated with me over the years is the philosophy of having to spend a lot of money in property work, ...

I have been in the apartment and investment real estate business now about 17 years or so. Like anything, does not seem like it has ...

I really believe it is smart thing to study others who are successful in the field you desire to be successful in. Don’t you? With ...

I really believe it is smart thing to study others who are successful in the field you desire to be successful in. Don’t you? With ...

I don't know if it is because I am just stubborn by nature or if it was because when I was a kid I was ...

One of the things that I spent a lot of time on at my recent Investor Discovery Day Event was the change of investment models. ...

By now, you have heard, read or listened to the “buzz” around the ‘investment opportunity of a lifetime:’ the potential to purchase FDIC distressed assets. ...

Losses…

I am hearing from quite a few of our members about the losses that they have taken on many of their investments.  Actually some of ...

The Story of Merv…

Some of you that have been around me for years know of this story but many of your have not been with me for years, ...

I have lost count on the number of investors I have coached into their first or tenth apartment investment. But it has to be over ...

I have been a Real Estate investor for about the past 20 years and I must admit; it was rather easy to make a great ...

#1 – Important reminder: 9 out of 10 property managers are no good!!

Set Your Goal: to purchase your first apartment in 90 days. In general, this plan is for buying cash-flowing, income-producing apartment investment with built-in equity.

When investing in private equity, there are six key factors or "secrets" to consider to finding successful and more importantly, profitable private equity deals.

One of the most asked questions I have had over the last few months has to do with raising rents.  Many owners are wanting to ...

Despite media reports and expert commentary to the contrary, the federal government is trying to stabilize the nation’s capital markets. Its approach has been to ...

Here’s how to get the best deals of all time. Learn this and you’ll never have to struggle to find deals ever again. This is ...

"Darin, if you are going to invest your money make sure your investment is working as hard as it can, every day.  Our time is ...

As an avid fan of TV, I can tell you the impact that the Globe has had on our viewing habits as Americans has been ...

Many investors are looking to jump into the world of commercial real estate after having success on the residential side, but don't have experience, knowledge, ...

Last weekend, I sat down with a 25-year veteran property manager and apartment leasing specialist. I sat there and listened like a good student would. ...