Author Archives: Kim Johnson

Californian lawmakers last Wednesday approved a bill that, if it comes into effect, would lead to rents being capped throughout the state.   The move has since drawn widespread criticism from real estate industry professionals who worry it could have a negative impact on renters in the long term.   The New York Times reports […]

The potential sale of the Bothwell Ranch has galvanized community members to save the property — meanwhile, the groves at CSUN and Orcutt Ranch are keeping the Valley’s orange-growing roots alive. Rows of verdant Valencia and Navel orange trees line the grounds of the Bothwell Ranch estate, a 14-acre parcel of land nestled between the […]

The potential sale of the Bothwell Ranch has galvanized community members to save the property — meanwhile, the groves at CSUN and Orcutt Ranch are keeping the Valley’s orange-growing roots alive. Rows of verdant Valencia and Navel orange trees line the grounds of the Bothwell Ranch estate, a 14-acre parcel of land nestled between the […]

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year in an attempt to cushion the U.S. economy from trade tensions, slowing global growth and low inflation. The U.S. central bank voted Wednesday to reduce its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent, or 25 basis points. That’s the second straight reduction, after the Fed […]

You make money when you buy a property. Repeat that out loud: You make your money when you buy a property. The biggest profitability problem landlords have is created by investing in the wrong properties, or overpaying for the right ones.

What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]

Successful landlords aren’t cheap, but they are definitely cost-conscious. In other words, they understand that costs add up over time, so they make smart choices to maximize revenue. There’s a time and place for spending money to set yourself up for success. However, there are also ways you can limit your expenses to maximize your […]

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]

“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]