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The 9 Benefits of Investing in Real Estate: 1. Leverage
ByWesley Fikes December 9, 2023December 9, 2023

Real estate can be a great investment opportunity. Real property and real estate tend to build value and real wealth over time, which produces a return ON and OF your initial investment in multiple ways. We will take a simple look at the power of 1) leverage, 2) appreciation via inflation, 3) consideration of real…

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Alternate investments | Cash on Cash | Cashflow | Passive Income | Rat Race | Real Estate | Real Estate Investing | Realty | Rental Property | Syndication

3 Ways to $96K a year.
ByWesley Fikes October 28, 2023December 9, 2023

While I am still in the process of writing my book, let me share some concepts from one of the chapters about 3 ways to make $96,000 a year of tax advantaged “passive” income (which would be the equivalent of making $192,000 at a W-2 job and giving 50% away to state, local and federal…

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Alternate investments | Cash on Cash | Cashflow | Passive Income | Syndication

Don’t choose the wrong syndicator! Avoid these red flags!
ByWesley Fikes October 28, 2023October 29, 2023

Operator level: Deal level: (I am personally in a deal where the operator did a bridge loan of 2 years with 3 additional extensions. Because the rates moved so quickly, they have caught this 30+ year operator by surprise. Fortunately, this 30+ year operator did purchase a rate cap; however, the speed of rate increases…

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Should I convert my primary residence to a rental?
ByWesley Fikes May 3, 2022May 16, 2026

There is a lot to consider when determining whether you should rent out your primary residence. I have been getting this question more frequently of late, so let’s look at some things I discuss with my clients. First on the list is to determine the market rental rate for your property. Use Realtor.com, Zillow, contact…

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Cash on Cash | Cashflow | Rat Race | Real Estate | Real Estate Investing | Realty | Rental Property

Breaking the 5 for 2 for life thinking
ByWesley Fikes February 5, 2022February 5, 2022

What is the rat race, the matrix, the trap, the deception? Simply exchanging 5 for 2 for life. Work for 5 days to get 2 days if you’re lucky. We are trained from school age to exchange 5 days for 2 days. T.G.I.F. But, how does this happen? Most people are enticed into school debt…

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Cash on Cash | Cashflow | Rat Race | Real Estate | Real Estate Investing | Realty | Rental Property

Is real estate really passive investing?
ByWesley Fikes December 29, 2021December 29, 2021

In short, “No.” Similar to driving, you have to steer, accelerate, brake when necessary and so on, but do you really need to lay the asphalt or paint the lane markers? Both are involved and interacting with the road, but from very different roles. Ultimately you have to decide how much work you are going…

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Cashflow | Inflation | Interest rates | Real Estate | Real Estate Investing | Realty | Rental Property

How inflation affects real interest rates and investment returns
ByWesley Fikes December 23, 2021November 20, 2023

Let’s discuss an interest rate of 3.4% and an inflation rate of 6.8% (according to BLS.gov/cpi for December of 2021) and look at the outcome. Inflation eats away at the future purchasing power of a dollar. In other words, it buys less because it has been devalued. The same $1M today, will not buy $1M…

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Cash on Cash | Cashflow | Interest rates | Real Estate | Real Estate Investing | Realty | Rental Property

What is Cash on Cash and how I calculate it?
ByWesley Fikes December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

Cash-on-cash (CoC) is a way to measure the cash flow percentage derived from an investment that you made. Generally, cash flow investors will look at cash on cash returns, as a starting point when considering an investment or comparing multiple investments. Cap rates, IRR and ROI do not always rule the day, they are just…

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Custom Homes | Fireplace | Real Estate | Remodeling

Fireplaces done right.
ByWesley Fikes December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Fireplaces can be a wonderful focal point, or in some areas, a needed source of warmth. If you are remodeling a home or considering a custom build. Think about getting your stove up off the floor by raising it up 12 to 18” for a better view from your sofa or bear skin rug. In…

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Custom Homes | Real Estate | Remodeling

Bathroom renovation or custom build considerations.
ByWesley Fikes December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

When building a custom home or simply renovating to update or add desirable creature comforts to a master bathroom, consider splurging on some items and pulling back on others. For example, ask a person if they would rather have a deep soaking tub or a jetted whirlpool tub (don’t forget to ask about cleaning those…

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