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IRR vs. ARR: What’s the Difference?

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Key Takeaways

  • ARR is  formula that calculates the annual percentage rate of return expected from an investment, compared to its initial cost.
  • ARR is a simple calculation that can be done on the back of a napkin.
  • IRR is a more complex equation that is best calculated with a spreadsheet or calculator.
  • IRR stands for Internal Rate of Return. It lets you estimate the future profitability of potential investments.
  • IRR lets you factor in the time value of money, which ARR does not.
  • IRR is preferable if you won’t earn cash flow from an investment evenly over time.

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How To Sell Your Primary Residence And Not Pay Taxes On The Profit

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Real estate is a great investment, and selling your home could net you a hefty profit. However, that large profit can mean a big tax bill, which can reduce the amount you get to pocket from the sale. It may also dampen your plans to move to a new location.

Fortunately, there are critical moves you can do to reduce the taxes you owe when you sell your primary residence.
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Self-Storage Investing: How to Profit from Self-Storage Real Estate

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Why should you get started with self-storage investing? The self-storage market has created solid real estate investment opportunities with an average annual ROI of 16.9% since 2009, according to Forbes. And, it’s maintaining strong industry growth despite the pandemic’s economic shake-up.

How do you get started in self-storage investing? There are only three ways to invest in self-storage facilities: buy stock in public self-storage companies, invest with a private equity firm that specializes in self-storage investing, or buy a physical self-storage facility and operate it yourself. [Read more…] about Self-Storage Investing: How to Profit from Self-Storage Real Estate

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Benefits of Owning a Home vs Renting

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The benefits of owning a home vs renting are numerous, especially if you value a sense of physical and financial security. Putting down roots might seem like a daunting proposition if you’ve never owned a home before, but the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.

If you’re not convinced or prefer the flexibility of being able to move when your lease is up, that’s of course, your decision to make and I honor it.

However, you can always move out and rent your home if you decide to move elsewhere or need a larger home to suit your needs in the future, which is what my spouse and I did. We lived in the first home we bought, a townhouse in Northern Virginia, for about two years. Then, we moved out to buy a bigger house with more land and have now rented it for about 8 years. [Read more…] about Benefits of Owning a Home vs Renting

7 Secrets to Winning as a Buyer in a Seller’s Market

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Despite the recent pandemic, the real estate market has been surging. This is likely due to the low interest rates which look to be standing at or below 3%. From people being locked down to the need to relocate, a few factors are contributing to a seller’s market in 2020. Selling a home in a seller’s market is a great position.

As a buyer, how can you win in this climate? Keep reading to find out tips and tricks when it comes to snagging your dream home to a reasonable price. [Read more…] about 7 Secrets to Winning as a Buyer in a Seller’s Market