REITs 101: Building A Diversified REIT Portfolio
Optimizing your REIT portfolio involves proper diversification, choosing quality REITs with a history of sound performance, and regularly monitoring and rebalancing the portfolio. Let’s explore four simple strategies for building a sound, income-producing REIT portfolio.
REITS 101: Six Key Metrics to Watch
These six metrics are very important and useful for quickly sizing up a REIT’s financial health and performance potential. We explore the six metrics and provide our take on how to apply each in your own research.
REITs 101: Seven Types of Equity REITs
Equity REITs own and operate income-producing real estate. Here’s a closer look at the seven types, from residential homes to office spaces to retail shops, complete with examples of each type and how they produce income.
REITs 101: Understanding the Basics
REITs offer investors access to income-producing, diversified real estate investments without the hassle of becoming a landlord. Investing in REITs can be as simple as buying shares through your brokerage account, much like purchasing stocks.
VIDEO: REIT Investing for the Digital Era
In this members-only live webcast, Jerry Robinson explores the digital era of real estate income generation and shares 10 reasons he likes REITs. Plus, the U.S. national debt hits $35 trillion.
REITs vs. Traditional Real Estate Investing
Are you looking to invest in real estate but unsure if REITs or traditional investing is the right choice for you? Read on to discover the pros and cons of each approach and find out which one aligns with your investment goals.
VIDEO: Real Estate Investing 101
In this special video, Jerry Robinson shares his own approach to real estate investing along with many investing tips for new homebuyers.
FTM Mastermind Call: 3 Paths To Real Estate Profits: #1 Residential Rental Real Estate Investing
Learn how to create consistent wealth with residential rental real estate through a personal case study with trading coach Jerry Robinson.
(VIDEO) Breakout Alert: Real Estate Stocks On The Move
Jerry Robinson provides his signature commentary on the S&P 500 valuation at the end of the first quarter of 2017, and shares several REITs that he has currently on his radar.
WEBCAST: How a Gold member Created $1500 Passive Monthly Income
In this 65-minute video webcast, Jerry Robinson welcomes FTM Insider, Chris P., who has created $1,500+ in passive monthly income in less than six months using raw land deals.
Momentum is Building in the U.S. Housing Market
The last two months have been the best stretch for home builders since 2007. We think the momentum will continue…
CHART: Commercial Real Estate Values Up 87% Since 2009 Bottom
Commercial property values continue to appreciate amid historically low interest-rate levels.
CHART: U.S. Home Price Growth Briskly Outpaces Wage Growth
Those who own affordable housing, at low fixed interest rates, should continue to prosper in the months and years ahead.
CHART: The Slow, Uneven Recovery in U.S. Housing is Good News for Investors
As U.S. stocks become more expensive, I am now more bullish on affordable housing as an investment than ever before.
An Introduction to Rental Real Estate Investing
Let Jerry Robinson introduce you to the world of rental real estate investing in this online video tutorial and PDF download.
CHART: U.S. Mortgage Rates Begin New Year at New Lows
Affordable housing continues to be one of my favorite investments in 2015.
CHART: Here’s More Good News for U.S. Real Estate Investors
Property investors all across the the U.S. continue to benefit from growing demand by renters.
Self Storage Investing: 4 REITs for Income Investors
Not only do you get a steady income that is directly tied to the self storage industry, but you also get a solid potential for capital gains.
Real Estate Investing: Is Now the Time to Take Advantage of the Current Buyer’s Market?
Life is full of good deals, but you can’t get emotional about them. Do your due diligence, negotiate with an even temper, and don’t take anything personally. Business is business.
The Top 10 Buyer and Seller Markets in Housing
Here’s a quick chart detailing the top 10 buyers markets and sellers markets in U.S. housing.
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How the Student Loan Crisis is Changing My Real Estate Investment Strategy
With over $1 trillion in student loan debt how should you change your real estate investment strategy? Here’s how it is changing ours.
10 Cities Where Rents Are Rising the Most
Here are 10 cities where rents are rising the most, according to data provided by research firm REIS.
Foreclosing the Faith: Are Church Foreclosures the Next Crisis?
One chilly Sunday morning, amid the height of the subprime crisis in early 2009, I found my way to a church service in the heart of the Midwest. The church, known as a “megachurch” and one of the largest in the region, was typical of most churches its size.
This Week’s Financial Strategy – Tips for Year-End Financial Housecleaning
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If you don’t normally review your investments at the end of each year, 2010 might be a good time to start. And if year-end investment planning is already part of your routine, you might want to pay special attention this year.