Real Estate Investing

May 10, 2023

The Hidden Costs of Holding on to a Vacant Property

At times I am astounded by the amount of vacant properties I see here in South Florida. I'm not referring to abandoned or other distressed properties. I am referring to under utilized investment properties and vacation homes. Some are for sale and have been on the market for months …

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April 3, 2023

Avoiding Capital Gains Taxes With a 1031 Exchange

1031 ExchangeInvesting in real estate can be a great way to build wealth, but it comes with a few financial hurdles. One such hurdle is the capital gains tax that investors face when they sell an investment property for a profit. Fortunately, there is a way to avoid paying capital gains …

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Nov. 9, 2021

A Guide to Buying a Vacation Rental in South Florida

FL Vacation RentalVacation rentals have always been popular in Florida. With the advent of Airbnb, they become even more popular. Short term vacation rentals generate much more revenues than regular annual rentals will. There are also a lot more work involved. Unless you hire a property manager and property management fees can …

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Dec. 15, 2020

Five Reasons The Market Won't Crash in 2021

Here I am in a video from my Youtube channel giving 5 fast reasons why the real estate market won't crash this year. For the record, I am not a cheerleader for higher prices. The higher prices go the harder my job gets. 

View it here.  https …

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Feb. 16, 2018

Just Listed at 4035 W. McNab Rd Apt 107

Windward lakes condo for saleI just listed a two bedroom condo in Windward Lakes at 4035 W. McNab Rd Apt 107, Pompano Beach.

This unit is prefect for investors. It is currently rented by a long term tenant who can stay on. This tenant has been there for 5 years. The unit has laminate …

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Dec. 19, 2017

4556 N Ocean Dr Apt 4 is Rented!

Rental listing in Lauderdale by the SeaOn Dec 19th my rental listing at 4556 N Ocean Dr Apt 4 was rented. The two condo in the Ocean Apts building in Lauderdale by the Sea was listed for $1600 and rented for $1600 in just 19 days. The prior tenants had been paying $1500 a month. The …

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Dec. 19, 2017

535 Oaks Dr Apt 105 is Rented!

Palm Aire rental on Oaks DrOn Dec 15th my rental listing at 535 Oaks Dr Apt 105 was rented. The two bedroom King model condo in Palm Aire Country Club was listed for $1250 and rented for $1250 in just six days. The prior tenants had been paying $1150 a month. The unit was only …

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Feb. 3, 2017

2300 SE 2nd Ave, Apt 12 Just Sold!

2300 SE 2nd Ave, Pompano BeachOn Feb 2 my listing at 2300 SE 2nd Ave, Apt 12, Pompano Beach closed. The one bedroom unit in Mon Petit Condominium was listed for $89,000. It has 600 square feet of living space and was tenant occupied.

I was under contract in just two days! It sold to …

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May 17, 2016

Where Are The Deals? Look For Vacant Properties

Find a good deal on a vacant homeFor a good five years there was a steady source of good deals. Short sales and foreclosures made up more than half the listings. Those short sales and bank owned properties are no longer driving the market in South Florida. They haven't for a couple of years now. At …

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May 16, 2016

3050 NW 42nd Ave Apt C107 is Sold!

On May 13rd I closed a sale at 3050 NW 42nd Ave Apt C107, Coconut Creek, FL. The 2 bedroom condo is located in the Tradewinds section of The Township.

 

 

The apartment is a first floor unit and overlooks …

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