Michael Leafer

Capital Gains and Estate in 2021: Everything You Need to Know: Capital gains are the taxes you pay after gaining wealth from selling assets that have appreciated (gained value) over time. These assets subject to capital gain taxes include stock, real estate, crypto currencies, and businesses. The capital gains taxes are required to be paid […]

Using 1031 strategies can be challenging as they have quite a few moving parts. Still, they can also greatly benefit real estate investors when increasing their net worth, business, and property profile. Meeting the rules of 1031 is important. Otherwise, your “property swap” won’t qualify for the 1031 deal, and you will have to pay […]

FHA Loans: Do I Use It to Buy a Property Now vs. Buying a Property In a Year? FHA Loans: Do I Use It to Buy a Property Now vs. Buying a Property In a Year?: When you want to become an investor by purchasing additional homes to rent, you have many options to consider […]

Investing in Real Estate: Should You Wait to Buy a Rental Property Until Inventory Recovers? There has been an increase in school-at-home and work-at-home situations that have made our houses even more negligible or somehow less functional. However, homeowners looking to augment their learning and working spaces have limited choices because there just aren’t many […]

A good credit score is one of the most valuable assets of any potential real estate investor. Luckily, you can still invest in real estate with a bad credit score by various means. Before looking at how you can invest in real estate with a bad credit score, let’s look at the different types of […]

  Property ownership is often seen as a path to future wealth. However, for those with low credit scores, the ability to secure loans at reasonable rates can be an impediment to entering the market. In some cases, a bad credit score may disqualify you right out of the gate. This article will focus on […]

      There are many factors that influence the right rental rate for a home. The value of the neighborhood and the home’s assessed property value may go up. Increased demand and increased maintenance costs factor into the rent you expect for a property. When property values go up, so too must the rent. […]

The real estate market is hot right now. This is good for sellers because they can list their home and have it sold within a few days or weeks. That being said, buyers are struggling with all of the competition. Many homes are getting multiple offers due to the current market, making it hard for […]

As a landlord, there is a constant pull on the purse strings as to where to invest your money. While there are sometimes things that need your immediate attention, like a broken dishwasher or a leaky pipe, new renters are looking for updated amenities to help justify the rental price. If you are thinking about […]

Duplexes are multi-family homes with two units standing in one building. The duplex could either be a two-story building with one front yard, or the units could stand side by side, sharing a wall. On the other hand, a single-family home is built on a separate property and is not attached to any other building. […]