You’re looking at a real estate listing. You’re looking at a real estate listing. The agent’s description glows: “A cash-flowing machine!” The numbers show a 7% Cap Rate. But what does that really mean for your bank account after you pay the mortgage, taxes, and set aside money for a new roof in
Investor Alex just closed on his first duplex. The spreadsheet is glowing green, and his goal of owning five properties in ten years finally feels real. But amidst the excitement, a nagging thought keeps him up at night: without decreasing term insurance, this new mortgage, a 30-year mountain of debt, could
You’re at an open house. The smell of fresh paint is in the air, the floors are new, and the kitchen has granite countertops. But then you notice it. The only way to get to the beautiful backyard is by walking through the master bedroom. Or maybe it’s a spacious
The fixed asset turnover ratio (FATR) is a financial metric that measures how efficiently a company uses its fixed assets to generate revenue. For large corporations, this means evaluating factories and machinery. But for you, the real estate investor, it’s a powerful “efficiency score” for your rental property. It answers a critical question: “How hard is my property working to generate income relative to its cost?” By understanding this ratio, you
Every real estate investor dreams of the ‘final’ property—the one that means they’ve truly made it. But what about the ‘final’ tax form? It’s the one piece of paperwork that proves you built an empire so valuable, it commands the government’s attention. Today, we’re not talking about a scary tax.
You’re scrolling through the title report for a promising property, and there it is—a line of legal jargon that stops you in your tracks: Subject to a utility easement in gross. Suddenly, the deal feels complicated. Is this a minor issue or a major problem that could kill your project? Don’t