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Housing Prices Cooling in Once-Hot Markets

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By Stephanie Mojica

“Pandemic boomtowns” such as Austin, Boise, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Sacramento are seeing downturns amidst a stagnating real estate market and an imminent recession, according to Forbes.com.

Typically, housing prices in these cities see consistent growth. However, double-digit percentage gains just aren’t happening anymore — especially with current mortgage rates. For example, Austin’s median price per square foot used to go up about 24% per year. This year, the figure was only 1.3%.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote workers living in more expensive areas (especially the East Coast and the West Coast) flocked to Sun Belt destinations for high-quality living at a lower cost. As a result, home prices spiked by about 30%.

The dramatic drops in the stock and cryptocurrency markets are another contributing factor to investors seeing slowed growth in the value of their properties.

Sun Belt cities are far from the only ones seeing this problem, per Forbes.com. Even tech hubs such as San Jose, Oakland, and Seattle are no longer seeing double-digit gains in the value of residential properties.

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Breaking Into the Commercial Real Estate Industry

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By Vista Capital Solutions

Finding the right place to invest your money is often more challenging of an experience than many people realize. There are risks involved in any investment scenario and it can be difficult to figure out which options are going to yield the biggest results. Though far from a sure thing, commercial real estate is definitely one of the more lucrative areas when it comes to investments. If you think this path might be the perfect fit for your journey, take a moment to review the basics and get a better feel for what to expect.

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Why CRE?

The first question many investors have when presented with commercial property options is why this choice is better than residential real estate. This is especially true in recent years, when the fix-and-flip model has offered first-time investors amazing opportunities. Though advantageous, residential properties are still very limiting in what they can offer an investor. With commercial options, an investor is given an opportunity to see a much bigger return and turn a single piece of property into several recurring points of income.

What Are the CRE Property Types?

The main reason commercial real estate is more appealing than residential options is because it can be used in several different ways. The four main categories of CRE include retail, multi-family housing, office, and industrial. Depending on the location of the property itself, you might want to explore any one of these options. Each choice can produce a number of benefits and challenges, so it is wise to think through the pros and cons before making any final decisions. The main goal is to find a property with several units that can be rented out separately.

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What Are the Key Benefits of CRE?

Investing in commercial properties is advantageous because it allows the investor a chance to see income that lasts for a long while. Residential properties are only designated to be used by one renter at a time. With a commercial property, you can rent each unit out to a different person or group. This creates a number of points of cash flow that you can rely on each month. Many investors use the funds created by these properties to fund future investments and grow their empires. All it takes to get started is some dedicated research.

Finding the perfect piece of commercial real estate takes time and effort. As long as you understand the basics of CRE investments, you will be able to commit to the search and see the best possible results. Vista Capital Solutions offers an array of CRE funding solutions for all types of commercial property transactions and projects, nationwide. Reach out to our offices today to explore your options.

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10 Growing Real Estate Markets to Explore

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By Stephanie Mojica

Housing prices have skyrocketed throughout the United States, leaving budget-conscious buyers scratching their heads trying to find an affordable home in an area with plenty of work, educational, and recreational opportunities. The good news is that dream isn’t a lost cause. REALTOR.com recently released a list of 10 up-and-coming real estate markets.

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1. Johnson City, TN

This Tennessee city of about 200,000 people is near the Appalachian Mountains. The average home price of $379,000 is about 10% less than the national average of $427,250 (as of September 2022).

2. Visalia, CA

For California, this city’s median home price of $400,000 sounds almost too good to be true. Visalia is in the San Joaquin Valley, about 40 miles from Fresno.

3. Elkhart, IN

This city’s average home price of $257,000 is roughly 60% of the national average. Elkhart is 15 miles from South Bend, 110 miles from Chicago, and 150 miles from Indianapolis.

4. North Port, FL

Florida is another traditionally expensive market, but this city of 75,000 isn’t one of them. The median home price of $548,000 is about 30% higher than the national average — but it’s Florida.

5. Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana strikes again with its budget-conscious homes and access to work, education, recreation, and travel. The average house price in this city of 265,000 is $300,000.

6. Lafayette, IN

This Hoosier State city of 225,000 has a median home price of $291,000 — roughly 70% of the national figure. Lafayette is about 60 miles from Indianapolis and 125 miles from Chicago.

7. Columbia, SC

For a capital city, an average home price of $309,000 is pretty darn good. The second-largest city in South Carolina, Columbia has a population of about 135,000.

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8. Columbia, MO

As a major Midwestern college town, Columbia has a lot to offer its 125,000 residents. The median home price of $347,000 is 20% lower than the national average.

9. Raleigh, NC

Another southeastern state capital made this list, and Raleigh is undeniably one of the best cities in this part of the country. The average cost of a home in this city of 475,000 is $463,000.

10. Yuma, AZ

Another city west of the Mississippi made this list, with a median home price of $315,000. This city of about 75,000 is known for its sunny weather.

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Don’t Quit Your Real Estate Investing Dream

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By Tamera Aragon

Today, I wanted to share one message – Don’t Quit! That’s it. Don’t Give up! Wherever you’re at, whatever you are doing, If you have a dream or a goal and a life that just might seem too hard today… I am writing to tell you – Don’t quit!

Please enjoy the five-minute excerpt from the movie, ‘Facing the Giants’, it’s a piece of inspiration for anyone that is in the real estate investing game.

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In this video, a football coach teaches a valuable lesson about the limits we place on ourselves. And how important it is for you to NEVER GIVE UP as others watch you, as a leader.

Have you ever felt…. “I’m successful at my day job, but I’m failing at my new venture…” Then you will want to learn this mindset reset tip offered by my friend Doug.

“Sam had always been pretty good at most things she attempted, she was also great at her job, so when she was introduced to a money making opportunity, she figured ‘why not?’”

After investing a lot of time and money, Sam still wasn’t seeing the rewards she felt she’d been promised by the promoter. She said she knew there were other people that were creating success following the same things she’d learned, so she’d concluded that she must not be cut out for it. “I’d better just quit, I’ll never get the hang of this, I’m a failure” she complained.

I invited her to consider shifting her perspective on the matter. “Rather than assuming you’re a failure, would it be more correct to say that you’re a person with many successes under your belt who hasn’t yet mastered this particular skill?” She hesitated, “uh, yeah I guess that’s right.”

I could see the gears turning, so I went on, “and what would happen if rather than assuming you’re failing at this new venture, you decided your results were just feedback telling you what changes you need to make.” “What do you mean?”, she asked.

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I went on, “have you ever slipped on an icy sidewalk before?” “Yes, I’ve done that” she said sheepishly. I continued, “So did you conclude you’d failed at walking and that because of that you yourself were a failure so you should just probably hang the towel up on everything?” “Of course not, that would be silly,” she laughed.

“When you’re right, you’re right,” I smiled. “Whether you realize it or not, you implemented the feedback you got from the ice. You thought, hey, there’s slippery ice on the sidewalk and adjusted how you walked. Perhaps you stepped more carefully. Maybe you grabbed some sand or salt and spread that over the ice. Maybe you got off the sidewalk and walked around the ice. The point is, you changed what you were doing and successfully got to where you were going.”

Armed with this new perspective, Sam proceeded to pay careful attention to what she was doing and tracked her results. She then considered what things she could adjust that would affect her outcome, and get her the result she wanted. By implementing one change at a time to and tracking her activities, eventually, she figured out what tweaks she needed to make to achieve her outcome.

Remember, there is no failure, there’s only feedback.” ~ Doug O

In closing, here are some powerful words from the man whose life displayed this “don’t quit” attitude wholeheartedly…. Winston Churchill left us with these words of wisdom:

“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”

Be Inspired…..

Tamera Aragon

Tamera Aragon is a professional online entrepreneur and has bought and sold over 300 properties, establishing her as an expert in the real estate investing field. Since 2003, she has purchased over 10 million dollars in real estate and currently holds properties all over the world. Tamera’s focus is on the booming Foreclosure market, buying Pre-foreclosures, REOs and Short Sales. Tamera who is a noted Author, Success Trainer, Speaker & Coach, shows her passion for helping others with the 17 websites she has created and several specialized products to support fellow investors throughout the world. When Tamara is not busy running her website, she is very involved with her Fiji joint ventures and investments. Tamera Aragon is one of the few trainers and coaches who is really “doing it” successfully in today’s market. Tamera’s experience has earned her a solid reputation in the industry as well as the respect and friendship of many of the top national real estate investment and internet marketing experts. Tamera Aragon believes her success has garnered her the financial freedom to fully enjoy her marriage and spend quality time with her children.

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More than 700 Investors from Around the Nation, and World, United for the 3rd Annual LA GRAND Real Estate Expo

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By Lori Peebles

West Los Angeles — More than 700 investors from around the nation, and world, united for one day in Los Angeles at the IMAN Cultural Center to listen to the latest news in real estate investing on Saturday, October 22nd.

The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Grand Real Estate Expo offered a full day of complimentary education on a variety of real estate investing topics taught by some of nation’s top industry leaders. The expo was attended by investors from states across the nation, including Utah, Oklahoma, Illinois, Michigan, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and more.

The GRAND Expo also once again attracted an international audience with guests flying in from Mexico, England and Poland just to attend the one-day educational event.

The day was buzzing with excitement as hundreds of investors rushed to secure a seat to hear their favorite educators. Three breakout sessions gave expo guests the option of learning about a variety of subjects throughout the day.

One of the top highlights of the expo was when Rick Sharga, Executive Vice President of ATTOM Data Solutions, took the floor and dived deep into inflation’s impact on the current real estate market.

Sharga also shared insight into his predictions of what to expect in the 2023. His presentation was standing room only while dozens of guests patiently stood by the entire hour to hear him speak.

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Other top educators for this year’s GRAND expo, included: Shawn Tiberio, Christopher Meza, Rusty Tweed, Tony Watson, Cliff Gager, Merrill Chandler, David Tedder, Paul Finck, Abbas Mohammed, Amanda Brown, Aneissa Goss, Joe Arias, and others.

More than 50 companies exhibited their products and services to the community, including Frontier Communications, Zoho, Lending One, New York Life Insurance Company, Klaviss, Zinc Financial, Western International Securitas, Fair Trade Real Estate, WRENN, San Diego Creative Investors Association, Retran, Alt Lender Mortgage, AV Fund Group, Prime Equity Mortgage, Landlord Advocates, Payne Pest, Real Success, Retran, Number One Accountancy, plus many other premiere companies.

The three-series GRAND expo has already reached nearly 3,000 investors in person and has united more California investors under one roof than any other REI event in the state.

The event is sponsored by Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association, Sam’s Real Estate Club of Los Angeles, the Ventura County Real Estate Investors Association, plus Realty411 and REI Wealth magazines.

The principals of each organization, Lloyd Segal, Sam Sadat and Linda Pliagas, have been friends for over 20 years and have collaborated on numerous smaller projects prior to the start of the LA GRAND Expo series.

Their goal is to increase the attendance of next year’s expo and expand its international presence as a flagship global real estate investor conference.

To learn about participating in next year’s LA GRAND Expo, visit: https://LAGrandExpo.com or call Realty411’s office at: 805.693.1497.

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