Kelly Milligan, managing partner at Quorum Private Wealth, explains how investors can distinguish alternative investments: "The easiest way to define 'alternative investments' may be to describe what they are not. They are not 'traditional investments' – that is – publicly traded stocks and public...
“Investing in real estate with a business partner can be a fruitful endeavor if your goals and expectations are aligned,” says Brie Schmidt, real estate investor and owner/managing broker at Second City Real Estate, based in Chicago. “It is important to look at the partnership like a ma...
taking the net operating income and dividing it into the price of the property. Net operating income (NOI) is total income minus vacancies and expenses. As an example, if the NOI of a property is $50,000 a year and comparable cap rates are 5%, the property can be valued at $1 ...
An eco-friendly yard doesn't have to be overrun by weeds and pests. There are ways to keep them both in check.
MyBayut is back with the much-awaited Expert Advice feature where we sit with the movers and shakers of the UAE real estate industry. This month we are in conversation with young entrepreneur Karan Dhakan, the Managing Director at Al Nafis Properties. He shared his incredible journey of becomi...
There are numerous ways tofile your taxesfor free, especially if you meet certain income requirements or have asimple tax return. Some programs are offered directly by the government, while others are through partnerships withtop tax software companiesor sponsored by nonprofit organizations. ...
Commercial property has traditionally been seen asa sound investment. Initial investment costs for the building and costs associated with customization for tenants are higher than residential real estate. However, overall returns can be higher, and some common headaches that come with residential tenants ...
Properties that are significantly different in size or location from the property being valued. If you are trying to value a small apartment in a central location, the value of a large suburban home is meaningless. Properties that are in very different condition. If your home is well-maintained...
Mutual funds do not trade on an exchange and are valued at the end of the trading day; ETFs trade on stock exchanges and, like stocks, are valued constantly throughout the trading day. Mutual funds and ETFs can either passively track indices, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industr...
Incorporating a business allows a company to sell equity shares of the business. Equity shares comprise a part of the company’s total value. Public equity shares vary in value based on public trading. Alternatively, private shares are valued by their owners. ...