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5 Things to Know for Passive Investing in Real Estate

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Passive Investing in Real Estate - 5 Things to Know by Omar RuizOver my many years as an apartment investor and operator, I’ve talked to numerous people about passive investing in real estate. Many times it’s a first time person considering…
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Insurance Costs Effects on Real Estate

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Insurance Costs Effects on Real Estate By Omar RuizInsurance costs effects on real estate have been dramatic over the last several years. Owners of properties throughout Texas have been dealing with increasing premiums that exceed norms…
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Interest Rates Effect on Real Estate

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Interest Rates Effect on Real Estate by Omar Ruiz Why are Interest Rates Increasing? Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell (Fed) has been on a mission to fight inflation since March of 2022. After erroneously describing inflation as “transitory”…
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Does Section 8 Make Sense?

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Does Section 8 Make Sense? by Omar RuizRecently a new client rented to a section 8 tenant and got me reflecting about my experience over the years. I’ve worked with section 8 tenants for many years and in 3 different states. In fact my…
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What is a Full Cycle Real Estate Deal?

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What is a Full Cycle Real Estate Deal by Omar RuizWhat does it mean to have a full cycle real estate deal and why is it important? Taking a real estate deal full cycle is an important milestone and accomplishment for real estate syndicators.…

5 Reasons Real Estate is a Good Investment

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5 Reasons Real Estate is a Good Investment by Omar Ruiz Real Estate is an investment vehicle that’s helped many people build wealth. When purchased properly, real estate provides good returns and a tangible asset that can benefit generations…
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5 Mistakes Apartment Investors Make

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5 Mistakes Apartment Investors Make For investors to be successful with their apartment investments, it’s necessary to buy right and manage right. An easy way to increase your chances of success is to learn from mistakes apartment investors…
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How to Find Good Tenants

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How to Find Good Tenants By Omar RuizFor apartment investors it’s important to know how to find good tenants. Having good tenants makes all the difference in the world to running a good real estate investment business. Once you know how…
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Building Your Due Diligence Team

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Building Your Due Diligence Team by Omar RuizBuilding your due diligence team is essential when purchasing an apartment investment. The due diligence process involves several aspects: financial; local market; building; etc.). This article…
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Adding Value to Apartment Investments

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Adding Value to Apartment Investments by Omar RuizThis article is about adding value to apartment investments by focusing on stabilized operations. Rehabbing a distressed property can provide numerous ways to affect a distressed properties…