Recent Articles from Luke Babich
5 Ways to Lower Operating Expenses For Your Investment Properties
You’ve got your eye on an investment rental in Denver that looks like a once-in-a-decade opportunity — but how do you know for sure? There are plenty of metrics an elite investor can use to evaluate a potential investment, but one of the simplest, and most insightful, is to look at how the operating expenses […]
Exit Strategies for Real Estate Investors: Maximizing Profits and Minimizing Losses
Investing in real estate is an exciting venture. It comes with many opportunities to make a profit — if you can overcome the challenges that arise. Expensive surprises often occur while you own a property, which is why it’s important to do your due diligence before making a purchase. Even seasoned real estate professionals encounter […]
Real Estate Crowdfunding Projects — 9 Reasons it’s a Great Option for Investors
Investing in real estate requires big money, right? Every headline shouts of new developments that cost tens of millions of dollars, which makes it hard to imagine ever breaking into the investment game. But there is a way in through real estate crowdfunding — powered primarily by social media and word-of-mouth marketing. Crowdfunding consists of […]
Maximizing Investments: Harnessing Data-driven Real Estate Strategies
If you’re a seasoned real estate investor, you’ve probably used data analytics your entire career. Calculating cap rates, cash-on-cash returns or even putting together a standard comparative market analysis (CMA) are all forms of basic data analysis. And data-driven real estate strategies are more important than ever. But as data analysis becomes more advanced, smart […]
How to Get More Renters: 13 Ways to Optimize Your Airbnb Listings
If your real estate investment portfolio includes one or more Airbnb listings, chances are good you’ll want them to have as much rental traffic as possible. But with more people renting out their homes and spare rooms, how can you make your listing stand out in the crowded short-term rental market? Optimizing your Airbnb listing […]
Mastering Residential Real Estate Flipping: 10 Essential Keys for Success
Flipping houses has become more than an investment strategy. You can’t swing a hammer these days without hitting a flashy, somewhat glamorous depiction of beautiful flipped homes on television and social media. But flipping residential real estate is more involved and challenging than the half-hour TV shows and 90-second TikTok clips would have you believe. […]
8 Strategies for Weathering Real Estate Market Volatility for Investors
If there is anything certain in real estate investing, it’s this: nothing is guaranteed. One quarter, business is booming and properties are full. The next, the economy is slumping, tenants are fleeing and the bottom line is getting thinner and thinner. Smart investors understand the sometimes-precarious nature of investing in real estate and plan accordingly. […]
How to Reduce Real Estate Investment Risks: 12 Expert Tips
Risk is part of any investment. Nowhere is that more apparent than in real estate. When you purchase a property, there’s no guarantee you’ll see a profit. Renters may stop paying rent, the economy might suddenly crash or the real estate market may shift. Here are 12 tips to reduce real estate investment risks. READ: […]
Identifying Emerging Real Estate Markets: Key Indicators for Lucrative Investments
As a real estate investor, it’s important to learn how to identify emerging real estate markets. There are several key indicators that show when an area might be a lucrative investment opportunity. While some cities will always be desirable to live in, a great investor can learn how to spot locations that others miss. Here […]
7 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Vacation Property in 2023
It’s a familiar feeling: returning from vacation and wishing you could have stayed longer. For some people, this feeling is so powerful that it leads to an investment in a vacation property. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, here are seven things to consider before investing in a vacation property. READ: The […]
The Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate During a Recession
Regardless of your finances, investing in real estate during a recession might be a hard concept to wrap your head around, and understandably so. Although a potential 2023 recession won’t be like the Great Recession of 2008, which was directly related to the housing market, people and businesses alike are tightening belts in anticipation of […]
What is a DSCR Loan and Is It Right for You?
Real estate is a big industry with a lot of moving parts, especially when it comes to facilitating a commercial purchase or sale. From negotiations to appraisals and contracts, there are several different steps to take, and multiple parties involved. One big factor that may help move this type of deal to the finish line quicker […]