You know when you run across those feel good moments and you realize why you’re really doing something? Recently, I had one of those moments again, and it made my day.
A couple months ago, I had a client call me. To protect the innocent, let’s call him Joe. The walls were closing in on him, and he had just gotten Continue reading “When the Walls are Closing In (based on a true story). By Jen Hudson.”
Investment real estate is one of the oldest and most inefficient Continue reading ““Be Strong”… I whispered to my wifi signal. by Jen Hudson”
A question I hear frequently is “why do I need title insurance?”
Well… as they say at the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disneyland.. Hold onto your hats and glasses folks! Continue reading “What is the Point of Title Insurance? By Jen Hudson”
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is going to make changes. First, you’re probably thinking… the what? Continue reading “New Changes to Buying & Selling. By Jen Hudson”
Did you know that Section 1031 is a section of our tax code? It’s designed to defer taxes on a like-kind exchange.
Wait (…. narrator comes to a screeching halt). Tax code isn’t very sexy. Let me try again.
Let’s start with a story. My limited understanding of Thor goes something like this. Once upon a time…. Continue reading “A Tax Code Bedtime Story.”
THE ONLY 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW IN REAL ESTATE INVESTING.
No really, there are actually only 3 things you need to know in real estate investing, or any other type of investment for that matter! Continue reading “VIDEO – ONLY 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW”
Real Investing. A simple look at what you thought you knew.
Investing in real estate doesn’t have to be complex. Sure, it’s about the numbers.. but those numbers shouldn’t be overwhelming. Continue reading “VIDEO – REAL INVESTING”
There is a little known fact that USDA can (and will) seek deficiency against a borrower even is USDA proceeds non-judicially (foreclosed) against the debtor in Washington State. The rules for FHA, FANNIE, FREDDIE, and VA do not apply to USDA mortgages. Continue reading “USDA Loans… the rules are different if you fall behind.”
Today, I want to tell you about Cash-on-Cash. It has to be the simplest valuation of all. Many of the large investment groups I work with rely almost solely on this method for their decision to pursue a project or not. Yet, still… so many agents and smaller investors don’t seem to use this as part of their financial analysis.
If you’re holding a project for the long term, or even if you just want a quick flip.. cash on cash in a “no brainer” in my book.
Looking for additional information or that next deal? Call/text me at (206) 293-1005 or email: Jen@HudsonCREG.com. Thanks for watching!
At first glance, the Gross Rent Multiplier doesn’t seem real useful. No one seems to reference it. In my opinion, I think this multiplier can be very useful when expenses are either not available or shouldn’t be relied on for a property. This is just one value to consider. Here’s why….
Looking for additional information or that next deal? Call/text me at (206) 293-1005 or email: Jen@HudsonCREG.com. Thanks for watching!