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4 Key Metrics in Real Estate
This article aims to demystify some of the metrics, which is just a fancy word for measurements, we want you to be familiar with when analyzing a real estate deal. As a First Gen Investor, you may have a lot of questions including… What does a good property look like,...
1 Percent Rule
Evaluating properties is one of the processes we at First Gen Foundations feel strongly about. There are a ton of questions an investor can and should ask themselves, and others, when considering an investment property to purchase. How do I know the property I am...
Are Real Estate Syndications Right for You?
For those who do not participate in the real estate market, Real estate syndications are not widely known. Even some folks who actively purchase real estate are not familiar with them. How Do Real Estate Syndications Work What Is A Real Estate SyndicationAs we...
What is Your Why?
This is a question that I first heard at the beginning of my real estate investment journey. I thought about it many times, just not in those specific terms. As I examined it a little deeper, it became more evident to me, I had not fully fleshed out “What is my Why?”...
How Do Real Estate Syndications Work?
I remember when I first heard someone say “I took down a 90-unit apartment complex in Boise, Idaho”. I was shocked at the certainty in which they said it. I was intrigued by how they got the money to do it. So many things went through my mind. I had a choice, I could...
What is a Real Estate Syndication?
Before getting into real estate, I assumed all apartment buildings, office buildings and malls were owned by huge corporations or really rich people. I would drive around town, content to live with that thought in my head. As I started to learn more, I found out about...
Your Primary Home is a Liability!
The title of this article can be a little shocking. If you are anything like me, you were told something along the lines of “Your personal home is your greatest asset.” A recent survey by AAG concluded that 73% of seniors answered “Yes” when asked if their home was...
Why Am I Afraid of Investing in Real Estate?
There was a time I would have told you I was afraid of investing in anything. I was afraid of investing in the stock market, real estate, and if I’m being honest…even in myself. As I have come to middle-age and have taken stock of my life, I have realized a few...
4 Ways Your Investment Makes You Money
As First Gen Investors, we know a few ways of making money…work hard, work more…oh, and there was always the good ole’ reliable - spend less. Generating wealth is not something that most of us focused on as we began living our adult lives. We constantly hear about it....
Who’s In Your Corner?
This is a tricky article for me. I do not like talking about my personal life, but I do believe it will help you find some value from my journey in real estate. I will talk about how this idea of having someone in your corner can help in your investing journey, but...