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COVID-19 Spikes Create Disruptions In State Economic Recovery Patterns
Employment figures have been volatile since the start of the COVID-19 stay-home orders and business closures began unevenly in various jurisdictions in March. From the beginning of the pandemic to May, approximately 30 million Americans had lost their jobs due to the pandemic. At least a third of those jobs have been recovered, although in some cases the work is part-time rather than full-time. According to the Department of Labor, the good news is that the U.S. economy added 1.4 million jobs, and the overall unemployment rate now stands at 8.4%. This compares to 14.4% in April, and a pre-pandemic rate of 3.8% in February.
How Do You Calculate The Rate Of Return On Your Real Estate Investment Before It's Sold?
There are many ways to calculate the return on a real estate investment. Two main categories make up the calculations: holding period return (i.e., buy to sell) and performance metrics (i.e., ongoing basis - property not yet sold). For this article, we’ll go over how to calculate the holding period return using an all-cash transaction and then another with debt financing.
Active vs. Passive Investing - The Key Differences To Know
There are two different ways to generate income — active and passive. One is a time for dollars trade-off while the other is able to generate income without your direct involvement. There are many differences between these two types of income, and choosing one over the other doesn’t mean one is better than the other. Sometimes the choice is a personal preference, and sometimes it's out of necessity. In this article, we’ll go through the differences between these two types of income.
Will The 2020 Pandemic Impact Construction?
In the U.S., 2020 has brought a broad-based decline in commercial real estate due to COVID-19. Any business deemed non-essential has taken the brunt of the slide. Office leasing, retail, and other non-essential companies have seen their revenues dry up — and the astronomical drop in travel has led to the decline in hotels and other hospitality properties. But one area that hasn't completely stopped all activity is construction starts.
Rent Control Regulation: How It Impacts Real Estate Investors
Rent control regulation has become a hot topic of discussion. As it needs to be - housing costs are an election issue in the United States for the first time in years. Rent regulation refers to the establishment of a set percentage by which landlords can increase the rent during the duration of a tenancy. The percentage can be determined by inflation or the cost of living in that area or determined by local regulators. While calls for a federal response have taken precedence, rent control regulations have state and city-specific policies with varying laws. Most states don’t have any laws regarding rent regulation, and some even prohibit rent caps. There are two sides to this coin, but how do these regulations impact real estate investors?
I Want to Optimize My Portfolio for Targeted Risk-Adjusted Returns
As your financial goals change over time, likely so does your investment strategy. We see this as an accepted tenet in stock portfolios' management, exemplified by the retirement target fund. When you are a young investor, you may have more aggressive asset accumulation goals accompanied by higher risk tolerance. The reasoning that supports this approach is that you have time to make up for any losses that you may incur, and you can afford to take greater chances in the pursuit of maximizing potential returns. Accordingly, an age-targeted approach would incline toward growth stocks. As you move closer to the time when you emphasize seeking income from your assets, your choices may shift in the direction of equities that aim to provide dividends. Eventually, as stability upstages growth as a goal, you may swing toward holding bond quality assets.
What To Expect From The Student Housing Market In A Recession
McKenna Jacona, a sophomore at the University of Nevada, Reno, was excited to move back to Reno this fall and start classes at UNR. Last year, the 19-year-old, along with a few thousand other UNR students, were forced to move out of the college’s dorms on short notice after the university closed its student housing and campus in late March during the initial COVID-19 shutdown.
The Rise In Phishing Attacks And What It Means For The Real Estate Industry
Anna, an administrative assistant with a real estate investment company, found herself working remotely from home, due to her company’s COVID-19 office shutdown. Supplied with a company-issued laptop and password access to her company’s IT system, Anna continued working on her everyday tasks, which ranged from reviewing paperwork and forms, to keeping track of the company’s various active and passive real estate investments.
Protecting Senior Investors: What is a Trusted Contact?
In February of 2018, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) adopted a new rule regarding the financial exploitation of specified adults. Rule 4512 requires brokerage firms to ask their clients to provide the name and contact information for a trusted contact person. A trusted contact is someone that you allow your brokerage to contact in certain circumstances such as possible financial exploitation, fraud, or if your broker-dealer cannot reach you.
Best Ways To Invest In Real Estate
Investing in real estate can be a great long-term investment strategy. It adds diversification to any portfolio and provides an opportunity to own a tangible asset. But if you are going to invest in real estate, is there a suitable way?
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