Multifamily (and other commercial) real estate investors got a beautiful holiday present when the President signed the new tax law into effect in late December. Commercial real estate investing had already been provided among the most powerful tax breaks available in the U.S., but the new rules make…

You've seen a highboy dresser in museums, antiques shops, and your mother-in-law's boudoir. But what is this item's purpose, exactly—and where does it come from? "This great-looking piece seems like it should fit in the Victorian era, but it's actually French in origin, from the time of Louis XIII…

You may know Charleston, SC as a charming southern town, but when you move there, you’ll discover that the city is also brimming with American history. Once you settle down and unpack after your move, you can take advantage of the numerous historic sites in Charleston, SC. You can fill your weekends…

Times have been tough for retail landlords in recent years, as retailers are filing bankruptcies at a blistering pace . And it’s not just mom-and-pop stores that are folding — this trend is led by iconic brands like Toys “R” Us. On the property-owner side, real estate moguls and market experts have…

As a property manager, you have a lot on your mind: How to grow your business , differentiate yourself from the competition, build strong relationships with your residents and clients, and become more efficient (and less stressed!). Unfortunately, from time to time, bad reviews can pop up on your…

If you've ever dreamed of pooling your cash with friends and starting a commune, we've found you a perfect spot. Located on the tiny island of Islesboro , in the middle of Penobscot Bay in Maine , the Abbey at Farrow Farm is, in the words of the current owners, "a place to listen to the silence and…

Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001 and went on to play for three other NFL teams before retiring after the 2011 season. Now, he's ready to tackle another challenge—he's just put his 13,171-square-foot family home in Newport Coast, CA, on the market for…

Understanding and explaining moving terminology is essential for professionals working in tandem with the moving industry. Property management companies, real estate brokerages, and agents all help residents and clients understand and manage their moving process. When answering your clients’ moving…

Cynthia Nixon 's run for governor has New Yorkers in a tizzy! And for good reason: In the "Sex and the City" star's much-buzzed-about Twitter video announcing her candidacy, she bills herself as a "lifelong New Yorker." "New York is my home," she says. "I've never lived anywhere else ... [and] our…

Buying a new home can be an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. After all, there are so many aspects involved. It’s easy to forget or overlook something, and then you’re stuck! So, as you’re searching for a new house make sure to keep this handy House Buying Checklist by your side.…

Whether you’ve never raised private money before or do it regularly, you can structure that money as a loan (debt) or by giving the investor ownership in your deal (equity). Today, we are going to talk about when to use debt versus equity when you’re raising private money to fund your real estate…

When I was a Senior in college, I encountered my favorite professor. He was this old hippie type that everyone really liked, me included. With all due respect to the economists out there, this guy actually made learning economics fun! And interesting. And in that last year of school where I probably…

Our bedrooms are our sanctuaries for sleep and—let's get real here—sex. Yet if you and that special someone aren't making the bedsprings sing as often as you'd like, it can be tempting to pin the blame on busy schedules, stress, and maybe your last domestic spat. But here's one culprit you probably…

March 16, 2018 Updater — the nation’s leading relocation technology platform — is excited to announce its strategic partnership with New York-based brokerage Citi Habitats, one of the largest real estate brokerages in New York City. Citi Habitats, the largest marketer of new residential buildings in…

Fans of tiny-home living and clear mountain air should take a gander at this rustic "shabin" (shed-turned-cabin) tucked away on an acre and a half filled with grassy meadows, a creek, fruit trees, and animals galore. The Payson, AZ, property is available for just $220,000. Payson is a popular…

Built by a pair of world-class designers, the Mojave Rock Ranch in Joshua Tree, CA, is now on the market for $4.5 million. The sale—which includes 225 acres and a home fashioned from rocks and bottles—offers a discerning buyer an opportunity to own a desert getaway unlike anything else in the world.…

Just as you can’t judge a book by its cover, you also would be wise to avoid judging a property by its paint job. Below the surface of your property lies incredible amounts of risk that if not discovered in advance could cause immense financial loss later on. Therefore, the physical inspection of…

Filmmaker John Woo is helming a new project: the sale of his longtime Pacific Palisades, CA, home, which has been listed for $7.5 million . Woo, who is best known for his action films "Face/Off," "Broken Arrow," and "Mission: Impossible 2," bought the place in 2004 for $4 million. He has since…

As you can imagine, packing fragile items when moving to another home is rather different than packing clothes, or books for that matter. Your evening dress won’t break if you accidentally drop it, and neither will a book from your collection. However, dropping a breakable item on the floor is never…

I bought my first discounted note in May of 1976 and have done almost everything that can be legally done with them ever since. I’ve brokered ’em to clients, bought, sold, foreclosed, and hypothecated ’em. I’ve traded them into other things—and not just real estate. And that’s not all. They’re…

For most people I know with successful and driven businesses, work-life balance is nonexistent. It’s not because they don’t have the desire to spend time with their family, operate a killer business, and do things that personally fire them up. It’s because balance doesn’t exist in the way most…

Presto chango! After little more than a year of homeownership, Orlando Magic guard Arron Afflalo is attempting to flip his luxurious Las Vegas home, putting it on the market for $5,675,000. Public records show Afflalo bought the 11,433-square-foot mansion in February 2017 for $3.8 million. Earlier…

Wichita, KS is host to some of the biggest aircraft employers in America. In fact, the city is known as the “Air Capital of the World.” If you’re considering relocating for a job but are not sure which direction to head in, Wichita, KS is a good choice for finding steady work and enjoying the…

The Topel Winery with vineyards in Hopland, CA, is now on the market for $5.4 million. It's much more than a home. It’s a ready-made lifestyle for a budding winemaker, a vacationer’s dream getaway, or an entrepreneurial venture. The winery , located about two hours north of San Francisco, is the…

Property managers are gearing up for what’s likely to be another busy leasing season. Prepping units, advertising vacancies, showing apartments, and completing piles of paperwork can be stressful—and for good reason: A single month’s gap in tenancy can eat away at a year’s worth of positive revenue.…

Twenty-four months ago, I was completely against real estate. I wanted nothing to do with it. I thought that in order to qualify as a real estate investor, you had to pass this unofficial test to prove that you were money-grubbing jerk who would step over your mother’s dead body for a dollar. Thanks…

When BiggerPockets first reached out to me about two years ago to write a book on note investing , the note market wasn’t like it is today. In fact, the economy wasn’t like it is today. We weren’t quite in an upmarket yet, though signs of an upswing were rapidly approaching (growing construction…

If you love listening to live music, there’s no better place to move than Wichita, Kansas. Wichita has loads of amazing locations that feature terrific live music, both during the day and at night. What’s more, Wichita’s selection of musical venues ranges from cafes to bars to concert halls. That…

As a small business, your online reputation is crucial—particularly in a customer service-driven industry like property management. You need people to see you as the knowledgeable, reliable, friendly pro that you are. Making positive impressions in person is important, but so is maintaining your…

A Beverly Hills, CA, estate fit for royalty is now on the market for $110 million. The eye-popping price tag makes it the most expensive property to debut on realtor.com® this week. Property records indicate the owner is Canessa Investments N V, which is associated with Saudi Prince Saud al-Faisal ,…

Pop powerhouse Mariah Carey is moving into a 10,337-square-foot, eight-bedroom home in Beverly Hills, CA. Rent on the hillside mansion, once home to Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill , is $37,000 a month. The Mediterranean-style mansion was built in 2008 on the site of a razed home that was once owned by…

Packing is an inseparable part of each residential move because you do want your prized possession to reach the new home in the same condition they left the old one. And keeping your belongings intact is only possible through adequate protection before they get handled by multiple hands and finally…

As you consider another investment property in the market you know best (or in a new market) home-price growth is critical to making your ROI pencil. The last thing you want is to buy a property to fix and flip or buy and hold, only to discover that home-price growth is slowing, reducing your…

“You can’t be serious!” I said to my property manager. “Unfortunately, yes. That’s what he said,” my property manager responded. I had just been informed that our former rehab coordinator—whom we had just fired for, well, not really doing anything helpful—had also been taking kickbacks from at least…

One hundred miles north of San Francisco , up state Route 1, is a town that's more than a town. Started in 1964, Sea Ranch was conceived as a place where nature and architecture could blend seamlessly. Architecture firm Moore, Lyndon, Turnbull, and Whitaker, along with landscape architect Lawrence…

We’ll be the first to admit it: Search engine optimization (SEO) is confusing. One of the biggest sources of confusion is the fact that it’s constantly changing. If SEO is in your marketing toolbox, you’ve likely had moments of uncertainty about what’s important, what’s outdated, and how to…

Whether you just moved into a new home or you’re looking to give your current place a little facelift, you’ve set your sights on a fresh coat of paint for your walls. You’re savvy enough to know that when it comes to DIY paint jobs, there are definitely some do’s and don’ts. So make sure your home…