The View From Temple View

Like in any other industry, a successful real estate investor is only as good as their network of well-versed, experienced professionals, and that begins with the relationship they develop with their lender. Having a strong relationship with your lender that’s built on mutual understanding and trust can be vital to the success of your investment business.

Real estate investing can introduce unique challenges along each step of the process. From finding the right property to finding the right buyer, investors may overcome dozens of hurdles before coming out on the other side of a project with their loan paid off and money in their bank account. One of the more unexpected challenges? How to find a good contractor and effectively negotiate with them.

There are a few ways to ensure your rental property isn’t hemorrhaging and that you are, in fact, making a profit. Read on to learn more.

Cities viewed as hotbeds for certain industries face rapidly growing real estate markets. Jumping into real estate investing to grow your financial portfolio in those markets might make sense.

For rental property owners, managing the properties and ensuring tenants are sticking to their leases are two of the most important aspects of the landlord role, but what should you do if a tenant not only abides by the lease, but damages property?

“Shadow inventory” refers to properties that are ready to hit the market for sale but are not yet made public. It's a great opportunity for savvy investors.