A Word about Demographics

September 29th, 2008

The term demographics refers to population characteristics such as the income levels, occupations, education, ages, household size, household composition, and so on. This demographic data can be obtained by real estate investors from the U.S. Bureau of Census and commercial market research firms at www.census.gov.

ProAPOD® Software Reports Steady Sales

September 25th, 2008

Real Estate Investment Software Continues to Sell Despite Our National Real Estate Meltdown

Don’t Mistake Market Value for the Best Value

September 24th, 2008

In this article, I want to inform real estate investors about “market value,” and why it may not indicate the best value for the property. It’s one of those nuances about real estate investing you might want to consider.

How to Create a Net Income Statement

September 23rd, 2008

Real estate investors define net operating income as annual gross potential rental income from a property less vacancy and collection losses, operating expenses, replacement reserves, property taxes, and property and liability insurance.

What Is a Wraparound Mortgage?

September 21st, 2008

During the crazy 1980s, when interest rates skyrocketed into the high teens and it was almost impossible to motivate any real estate investor to buy real estate, creative financing became quite popular. An All Inclusive Trust Deed (AITD), or wraparound loan, for instance found its way into many investment real estate transactions.

Real Estate Investment Software: The ProAPOD® Story

September 19th, 2008

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