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Why All The Interest in Detroit?
June 19, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Like many who live outside Michigan, when I first considered Detroit as a potential market to invest, I had concerns. The headlines for several years have been highlighting the downward spiral of the car industry, and my initial reaction was that I should “stay out.” The same can be said for many into real estate [...]
...Read The RestShould I Buy Houses For Cash at an Auction?
June 2, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
A tradition as old as business itself is that of seeking to bid on desired products or services. It simply means the highest bidder wins the negotiations. Our culture is colored with scenes of rapidly talking auctioneers amusing their audience as they moved countless dollars of merchandise with the sound of the gavel. Big nationwide [...]
...Read The RestA Lease Option May Be The Answer
March 19, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Are you a real estate investor and are looking to maximize your returns in this wacky market? More and more real estate investment experts are opting to go offer lease option contracts to selected tenants of their investment properties. Today’s market climate has bred a near-perfect opportunity for those operating a real estate home business [...]
...Read The RestPride Of Ownership
March 3, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
This age old expression has been widely used for years. Its application extends into the real estate arena as well. It is noteworthy, though, that when it comes to investment and financial freedom, pride should have nothing to do with the decision to own a home. In previous articles I have commented on the many [...]
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In 1988 C.J. Lauria began investing in income properties in the Sacramento, California market. By 1990, he had acquired 2 apartment buildings with good cash flow. Nonetheless, the ensuing recession and the subsequent effects on rents and property values provided some painful, but valuable lessons with wonderful results.