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Property Types and Classes in Commercial Real Estate

February 11, 2019
/ Deal Analysis Real Estate
/ By Eric Bowlin
/ 1 COMMENT

Before you start investing in commercial real estate, regardless if it’s via online crowdfunding or through a syndication, you want to know what sort of investment you are getting into. In general,

Is Real Estate Crowdfunding a Good Investment?

February 7, 2019
/ Crowdfunding
/ By Eric Bowlin
/ 1 COMMENT

Thanks for reading the 2nd article in the Real Estate Crowdfunding guide. In case you missed it, the first part is about how real estate crowdfunding works. Now that you know how it works in general,

I Invested $1,000 in Fundrise and Here’s What Happened -Fundrise Review 2019

February 7, 2019
/ Crowdfunding Reviews
/ By Eric Bowlin
/ 68 COMMENTS

I set up my account and invested an initial $1,000 into Fundrise back in 2016. I did it just to try it out and invest a few bucks, but I loved it so much I decided to review it. There are 80+

Legal Considerations to Make When Buying and Owning a Home

February 6, 2019
/ Articles
/ By James Davis

A lot goes into the home buying process and home ownership. You have to not only find the right home but also find it at a price that works for you and your family. In addition to that, you also need

Real Estate Wholesaling Master Guide

February 3, 2019
/ Creative Real Estate
/ By Eric Bowlin
/ 5 COMMENTS

You want to get into real estate but don't have much money. So, you do some research on "investing with no money down" and eventually you come across the term "real estate wholesaling." A lot of people

RealtyMogul Review – Worth the Hype?

January 23, 2019
/ Crowdfunding Reviews
/ By Eric Bowlin

I've been hearing about Realty Mogul for years, but I've been a bit behind the curve and just checked them out recently. ...and I was sure surprised! (in a good way.) I liked them a lot so I decided

4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate as a Side Hustle

At some point on your journey through passive income and financial independence, you'll think about investing in real estate. You may be tempted for a while, but most people never invest in real estate

7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Condo

January 21, 2019
/ Articles
/ By James Davis
/ 2 COMMENTS

Buying your own house is such a huge milestone that most people look forward to achieving in life. In many markets, people aren’t buying houses but are buying a condo instead. This makes condos

Debt Service Coverage Ratio: What is it and Why it’s Important

January 20, 2019
/ Deal Analysis
/ By Eric Bowlin
/ 2 COMMENTS

There are few numbers more important in commercial real estate than the debt service coverage ratio. It's one of the first things and one of the last things that any commercial lender or broker will

How Does Real Estate Crowdfunding Work?

January 19, 2019
/ Crowdfunding
/ By Eric Bowlin

It’s hard to believe, but a mere seven years ago real estate online crowdfunding did not exist. Today, there are hundreds of crowdfunding sites raising money for everything from poets to pot plants. Real