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A lot of foreign investors are now looking into tax lien investing as a means to get into the American real estate business. These investors are convinced that this type of activity can gain a high yield of profits if done the right way. This is the reason why they partner with a property management companies for guidance and advice on such investment opportunity. Such partnership is crucial to the success of the venture.

Foreign nationals who want to own a US property or offer property rental is at a disadvantage. The first consideration is distance. A foreign investor cannot easily manage the property for a longer term due to visa limitations. The investor is most certain to be unfamiliar with the rules and regulations governing tax liens. This is where a property management consultant or company is most needed. Continue reading ‘Tax Lien Investing For Foreign Nationals’ »

There is no doubt that tax lien properties is a worthwhile investment. One way to gain profit is through rental income that these properties can have. However, you need to bear in mind that there are costs to be incurred with these type of investment.

Fixed Costs for Rental Properties

The following are expected expenses by tenants when they rent properties:

1. Electric and gas
2. Telephone
3. Internet
4. Cable Continue reading ‘Tax Lien Properties Can Be Lucrative BUT Be Aware of Fixed Costs’ »

Private real estate investment trusts are becoming an increasingly popular investment tool in Canada. But with so many choices out there, how can you tell which one to choose?

Here are ten questions to ask:

10. Do they know real estate?

Before deciding to invest with a private REIT, try to determine if the trust owns and manages a wide range of income producing and development properties diversified across retail, residential and office spaces.

9. Do they own and manage diverse assets?

While we typically think a REIT should diversify among different kinds of spaces – retail, residential and office as mentioned above – a good real estate investment trust should also manage properties in different geographic locations, not just in Canada, but also ideally in the United States. Continue reading ‘Real Estate Investment Trust: Assessing a Syndicate Manager’ »

If you are not sure if you will benefit from savings accounts and all the keep your money low type of deals and prefer to get out of your investment with some profits than you probably considered mutual funds as a good starting point. You were right.

Mutual funds are a great pool of money that was gathered from a great number of investors and later invested into stocks, real estate and bonds. No matter what amount of money you invest into funds you will receive a proportional share from the money invested. So if you are still considering funds as an option let’s go over some benefits of mutual funds and why you should invest in them. Continue reading ‘Mutual Funds Benefits – Why You Should Invest’ »

The concept of asset protection is simply to provide protection against creditors thus making it more difficult for them to find your assets or take them away. An effective asset protection does not only protect it, but also provides best wealth management and circulation of your assets.

Many businessmen know that putting up your business a state like Nevada can provide tax incentives that contribute to protection. However, most asset protection managers and experts affirm that setting up an offshore trust or foundation in the right countries could be the best protection available. The jurisdictions that have proven good reputation for offshore trusts and foundations are vital for the success of such entities.

Offshore asset protection is not a simple process. It requires experts and specialists on trust and foundation laws on the jurisdictions chosen. It also needs experts with superb knowledge on international cross-border areas like real estate, banking, corporate, inheritance and other matters. All these experts will make assessment of the goal of the planned entity. Continue reading ‘Offshore Trusts and Foundations’ »

Many people have questions about the benefits of institutional asset management in the context of real estate investment trusts (REIT).

Here are some benefits to choosing a management solution provided by REITs:

Regulated transparency
REITs are overseen by extremely strict regulations, and must comply with reporting standards in across international jurisdictions.

Shields from liability
Many landlords or other direct owners of real estate are hindered by personal liability when leasing out a property. These liabilities are legal, as well as financial. The REIT structure avoids this. Continue reading ‘Institutional Asset Management Provides A Variety of Benefits’ »

Of course it isn’t difficult to find a real estate agent, but there are good and bad ones out there. The following tips should help you find the right one for you.

Your Real Estate Purpose

Which agent is best for you depends on your goals. If you are buying a home for yourself, for example, you don’t need nor want an agent that is the top seller of commercial real estate. You want one that knows houses, and can help you quickly narrow your search to those that are right for you. In that case, call a few agent who have listings similar to the home you hope to find. See if they can relate to and understand what your needs are.

On the other hand, if you are looking for commercial real estate, you want the agent that has the experience in that area. Again, a good start is to pull out the newspaper and some real estate guides to see who is currently selling the type of properties that you are looking for. Talk to a few agents for a while to see if they have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you find the right investment. Continue reading ‘Finding a Real Estate Agent – Six Tips’ »

First things first: What are mutual funds?

If you’re just starting out in the world of investing, it can be awfully overwhelming. Remember the old adage, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket”? That’s great advice to live by for a first-time investor, or even an experienced investor who wants to minimize his or her risks.

And that’s exactly where these funds come in. A mutual fund is a company that pools money from lots of different investors in order to purchase stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets. The combined holdings of these assets are called a fund’s portfolio. When you purchase shares of a fund, you own a piece of all these holdings. With your money divided up like this, you’re making sure not to put all your “eggs” in one “basket.” Continue reading ‘The Pros and Cons of Mutual Funds’ »

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If you have a little money saved up that you would like put towards investment opportunities, sometimes it can be difficult to decide where to invest it. There are all sorts of investment vehicles out there, from stocks to bonds to mutual funds. An increasingly popular investment choice, however, are privately-held real estate investment trusts, or REITs. Not tied to the wild swings of the stock market, private REITs can offer great returns, and more of the profits, or disbursements, go into your pockets.

However, the next question is, how should you choose a private real estate investment trust? Bearing in mind that REITs are basically syndicates that pool resources (in other words, the capital or equity of individual resources) to invest in real estate, and then manage this pooled resource for a fee, naturally taking a look at the fee is probably the first thing you’ll do when making your decision. Continue reading ‘Institutional Asset Management – Best Practices: Ownership Stakes’ »

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