by Dan Seim | Dec 11, 2014 | Investing, Real Estate
“No risk, no reward.” That phrase has been applied to everything from play calling in sports to starting a business to investing in real estate. It suggests that if risk is not taken then there will be no reward. That may be true but it does not mean... 
by Dan Seim | Dec 4, 2014 | Investing, Real Estate
Your current home is the first home you ever purchased but you are ready to move up to something a little more “comfortable” and now you wonder, “Should I sell my home or rent it?” Here are some things to consider when searching for an answer... 
by Dan Seim | Jul 16, 2014 | Investing, Real Estate
Over the last three years the Bend rental market has shifted dramatically from one with an ample supply of rentals and moderate demand to one with a shrinking supply of rental units and a growing demand for those units. Over that time the vacancy rate in Bend went... 
by Dan Seim | Jun 11, 2014 | Home Buying, Real Estate
Buyer beware! We have all heard that phrase so many times that it has become second nature to be wary of someone selling something. It is good advice for sure but home buyers should also beware of ways they can sabotage their purchase of a house. It is easier than... 
by Dan Seim | Apr 23, 2014 | Investing, Real Estate
Often real estate investors get caught up in whether or not a house being purchased as a rental will make money. How much will it rent for? What are the expenses associated with this property? Necessary repairs will cost how much? While Home Owners Association... 
by Dan Seim | Apr 17, 2014 | Investing, Real Estate
When evaluating a rental property, purchase price and monthly rent only tell part of the story. Real estate investors need to know how much income an investment generates compared with the actual cash they put into the deal. That is where cash-on-cash return, often...