Between 2010 and 2012, Wall Street poured billions of dollars into real estate. In the wake of the housing crash and the Great Recession, institutional firms bought more than 200,000 homes. People reacted as if the concept of single-family homes as an asset was something revolutionary, but a Texas-based real estate investing firm and franchisor had been engaged in the …
Taking Advantage of A Turbulent Market By Investing In Real Estate
Maybe the Mayans meant 2020 instead of 2012 when they made their end of the world predictions because this year has been a doozy… no need to elaborate. But one thing that has stayed steadfast throughout this turbulent time is the hard value of brick and mortar assets. Now more than ever people are realizing the innate value of shelter- …
Investing In Real Estate During The Covid-19 Pandemic
This pandemic is unlike anything we have experienced before, but that doesn’t mean we can’t apply what we already know. Major economic shifts mean major opportunities for those who are looking and keeping their heads above water. Keep your wits. A lot of people will be panicking. This is no doubt a serious issue, and we do not want to …
How to Sell Your Home Fast
If you have ever attempted to sell your home in Louisville you probably know that it can be both an exciting and stressful venture. Under the best circumstances your home may fly off the market leaving you with the cash you were after and an easy transition into your next investment; but under poor circumstances you may be left with …
Renovation Projects
Sometimes we at 2ndWind get the itch to dabble in a little fix and flip in addition to our normal wholesale properties. Check out some of the before and after photos of a few of our renovations. Westport Road Reno Laurel Drive Jeffersonville
The 3 L’s Of Property Lead Generation
How To Find Great Investment Real Estate Properties And Leads Shows like ‘Flip or Flop’ and ‘Fixer Upper’ glamorize the simplicity and availability of finding great investment properties to flip or hold but real investors know it’s not as easy as the tv shows make it seem in practice. Finding great properties before they hit the market is truly a skill that …
How to Sort the Various Senior Living Options
Senior home care often necessitates buying a new, more accessible, home, remodeling one’s current home, or moving to an assisted living facility or retirement community. Many of our sellers are older and are seeking the best option for their happiness and financial future and we understand the struggles that these homeowners may incur with old age. We have partnered with …
Using The BRRR Strategy To Build A Rental Empire
Renting a property usually isn’t what grabs the attention of would-be investors especially when compared to the alluring ’quick cash’ of a fix and flip. But, by keeping in mind several key investment principles and using a few savvy financing moves, a quality rental portfolio can not only make you cash in the short term it can also build true …
How to Buy Multiple Properties With Little Money.
Ever wonder how real estate newcomers who don’t have a ton of cash are able to keep buying investment properties? The answer for many savvy investors is the use of a “cash out refinance”. A cash-out refinance is the action of taking out a new mortgage on your property to pull out your accrued equity; this option can free up …