Investors Blog

Is Rent Theft?

By: Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, For those of you who do not learn from history, you will repeat it. In 2016, a book titled Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, a progressive, pro-tenant publication, began circulating and influencing many of the news stories regarding housing being available in the United States. Then came the Covid Eviction Moratorium, and out of...

23. 3. 29 ECONOMIC UPDATE – New Home Sales Rise

Overview: Over the past week, the troubles in the banking sector did not spread, making investors more willing to shift back to riskier assets, which was negative for mortgage markets. The economic data released this week had little impact and rates finished higher. With each day that passes without significant new problems at any additional banks, investor concerns ease. This...

Understanding the Tax Laws and Regulations is Crucial for Real Estate Investors

By Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma Real estate investment is a popular and profitable venture for many individuals, but navigating the tax implications can be overwhelming. It is crucial for real estate investors to understand the tax laws and regulations specific to real estate to minimize their tax liabilities and maximize their returns. In this article, we will discuss some important...

Dodd Frank Update

  Three banks collapse in largest banking crisis in 15 years California-based Silvergate Bank, which gained some notoriety as an early participant in crypto investment and transactions, announced it plans to voluntarily liquidate and wind down its business. Less than a week later, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed after announcing a $1.8 billion loss that would potentially make it unable...

Ordinance Status Update

As you are aware there is a group of non-owner occupied property owners trying to stop the ordinance. This group has been meeting weekly presenting our case to the Mayor, Administrator, and City Council members and have gotten nowhere. I have been in the Mayor's meetings with 7 other landlords since January expressing the overreach, invasive, and unconstitutional aspects of...