Category Archives: Real estate investing

CAP Rates Help Real Estate Investors Determine Value

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Investors look at Capitalization rate (or “CAP rate”) of a property to help determine value. CAP rate is ratio between the net operating income (NOI) produced by an asset and its capital cost (the original price paid to buy the asset) or alternatively … Continue reading →

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Top Reasons to Invest in Orange County CA Rental Properties

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

    Top reasons that now could be a good time to buy Orange County residential rental properties: 1.  Good prices for buyers  2.  Fewer home buyers and more renters are in the market these days.  3.  Rents have gone up and are expected … Continue reading →

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Newport Beach Real Estate ~ Homes for Sale and Resale Update

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Newport Beach at South Orange County is where almost everyone wants to visit.  It’s always beautiful at Newport Beach, with clear sunshine, fantastic weather, surf and sand, and many activities to enjoy. Lots of people would want to buy a home at Newport Beach, which has some of … Continue reading →

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Orange County CA Home Renters Should Consider Buying

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Home ownership remains a big part of the American dream for most people and families in the U.S. and here in California. However, during this challenging economy time the past decade, number of those renting vs. owning a home has grown here at Orange County, … Continue reading →

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Pro Investor House Flipping With a Formula

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

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