Tell us about a mentor or role model that has influenced your career choices? Over the course of my career my father has been my biggest mentor. With nearly 30+ years of experience, he has extensive knowledge of the commercial real estate industry. When I was 13 years old, he gave me two options: “go […]
The idea of having a few properties to rent out of your own and make a living from is quite an intriguing prospect. Many people rent out their properties to enjoy some additional income, whereas, for some, it may be the only source of income. It’s all good until your tenant stops paying the rent. […]
By the time this article is published, you would have already heard of Biden’s plan to eliminate 1031 “like-kind” exchanges for investors with annual incomes greater than $400,000. With Biden beating Trump by a wide lead according to recent polls, the real estate industry is bracing for even more turbulent times. 1031 “like-kind” exchanges have […]
During one of our company meetings, our new intern asked why anyone works with mortgage brokers. Even though I’ve been in the business for years, it never occurred to me to ask something as fundamental as, ‘Why are we in this business?’ At a time when lenders make themselves more available online, why do people, […]
This summer there was a huge change made to the rent regulations in New York State. These rent regulation changes mainly affect New York City for the time being, but will now be able to have a broader affect if certain municipalities decide to participate in these regulations.