I've used many different forms of real estate investing to build wealth for my family, but I've never ventured into apartment complexes. Today I wanted to let my friend Jeff share his story with you of investing in multi-family apartments, and how he is able to make huge returns by buying and adding value to existing buildings. If you want to learn more about my own real … [Read more...] about How I Made a 344% Return Investing in Multi-Family Apartments
Real Estate
Return on Equity (ROE): Real Estate’s Secret Formula for Success
Real estate investors love to brag about their cash flow or cash-on-cash returns, but for my money I think return on equity is the most important real estate metric you should measure for your rental properties. The big question that real estate return on equity (ROE) allows you to answer is "when is it time to sell?" Especially with the large increases in appreciation … [Read more...] about Return on Equity (ROE): Real Estate’s Secret Formula for Success
Is Investing in Real Estate Worth It? (6 Lessons from an Actual Investor)
Real estate is a hot asset class these days. Everybody wants to own rental property. But is investing in real estate worth it? Normally I would say yes, of course it is. After all, 70%+ of my personal net worth is tied up in real estate! But you caught me on a bad day (or bad couple of months). It seems like everything that could go wrong is going wrong at my rental … [Read more...] about Is Investing in Real Estate Worth It? (6 Lessons from an Actual Investor)
Fundrise vs. DiversyFund – What You Need to Know
This post was written in partnership with DiversyFund. Wealthy Nickel Note: When I saw this article on another entrant into the real estate crowdfunding space I knew I had to share it here on the blog with you. It originally appeared on The Money Mix. Both Fundrise and DiversyFund provide a private REIT structure that allows them to give higher returns in exchange for less … [Read more...] about Fundrise vs. DiversyFund – What You Need to Know
Extra Income Report: How We Made $24,159 in May
Want to keep track of your finances? I recommend Personal Capital. It's more than just an expense tracker. It will help you set up a budget and keep track of your retirement portfolio and other investments too. Sign up for Personal Capital now and get an instant $20 bonus when you link an account! Welcome to the Wealthy Nickel Extra Income Report! Each month, I share all … [Read more...] about Extra Income Report: How We Made $24,159 in May
