RESPECT THE HEADLINES, DO NOT FEAR THEM The negative headlines are increasing, and we are likely to encounter economic headwinds or outright recession in the near future, (if we’re not already there.) If you’ve never been through a recession, it can be scary, particularly if you’re not...
TURN THE ECONOMY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE Inflation and the rise in interest rates are causing pain for many people. Some are wondering what they should do next, and some feel a little paralyzed and are doing nothing. For those who entered the investing and real estate...
It’s no secret that I love to travel. Give me a chance to jump on a plane or in a car, and I won’t hesitate, no matter the destination. The thing about traveling is that you have multiple options to get there. OPTIONS For example, if you want...
TAKE-AWAYS FROM TEN DAYS OF MASTERMINDS Darin and I are compulsive learners, and we’re always looking for an edge that will improve your returns and grow our business. Personally, I spend a lot of money and time on masterminds. It’s a great way to learn new information,...
SEC LOOSENS THE REINS ON ACCREDITED INVESTOR STATUS On August 26, 2020, the SEC loosened the restrictions a little regarding the definition of an accredited investor. Why is that important to you? In the past, many private investment firms required you to be an accredited investor to...
CASH OR TRASH I was recently at a conference in the mountains and there was a lively debate about the utility of cash in these uncertain times. The title of the debate was aptly named “Cash or Trash?” Four very bright individuals debated both sides of...
The city of Austin just allocated $500,000 to “understand” why people are dumping electric scooters in Lake Austin. I would have done it for $250,000 and told them it’s because they were inebriated and are not respectful of other peoples’ property. The point here is if...
Let’s face it, we are real estate guys at Presario. We live and breathe it every day. But we are also investors. Is there a difference? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Often the two overlap and sometimes they diverge. These days real estate investing is a...
The Dalai Lama once said, “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” If you ponder that statement, you could come up with two meanings. Certainly, wanderlust and travel come to mind. There is nothing better than exploring new parts of the world and...
A recent NAR report, commercial real estate investments in the US topped $152.7 billion in 2018, a 17% increase from 2017. The stats reveal that commercial real estate has been an attractive investment, even during market fluctuations. The NCREIF index shows the average annual returns of...