
We very much enjoy helping San Diegians’ become investors, also known as landlords. As people continue to flock to San Diego, we feel that the rental market will be secure with rising rents. There is no better investment than real estate!
Whether you want to chat about investing, 1031 exchanges or triple-net leases, please reach out. -Horacio Hernandez and Team
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As part of our continuing commitment to help local owners, investors and San Diego landlords-to-be, here is some great information. Whether you want to chat about investing, 1031 exchanges or triple-net leases, please reach out. -Horacio Hernandez and Team HORACIO HERNANDEZBroker AssociateTrusted, Experienced, Never Pushy1031 Exchange SpecialistInvestment/Multi-Unit PropertiesZillow 5-Star / 25+ Real Estate (619) 855-6255 …
TERM: WHAT IS DEPRECIATION?
Depreciation is a capital expense. It is the mechanism for recovering your cost in an income-producing property and must be taken over the expected life of the property. You can begin to depreciate rental property when it is ready and available for rent.
TERM: WHAT IS THE EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT?
The “EMD,” is a good-faith deposit the buyer places into escrow account at the beginning of the transaction. It shows the buyer’s seriousness and is also at risk of being lost if the buyer breaches the contract.
TERM: WHAT IS A CONTINGENCY?
In real estate, this refers to a specific action or item in the contract that must happen for the contract to become legally binding.
TERM: WHAT IS A TRIPLE NET LEASE/NNN LEASE?
A lease in which a tenant, is responsible for real estate taxes, maintenance, and insurance.
TERM: WHAT IS FAIR MARKET VALUE?
The price at which a property would change hands between a willing and informed buyer and seller. The term is used throughout the Internal Revenue Code, bankruptcy laws, state laws and by other regulatory bodies.
TERM: WHAT ARE COMPS/COMPARABLES?
Comps are used to determine the value of a home by comparing it to similar sold properties in the same neighborhood or in an area as close as possible to the house being valued.
TERM: WHAT IS AGENCY?
A business or organization established to provide a particular service, typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties.
TERM: WHAT IS CAPITALIZATION RATE?
Cap rate is generally calculated as the ratio between the annual rental income produced by a real estate asset to its current market value.
TERM: WHAT IS ROI?
Return on investment or return on costs is a ratio between net income and investment. A high ROI means the investment’s gains compare favorably to its cost.

USEFUL ARTICLES
ARTICLE: DEPRECIATION OF A RENTAL PROPERTY
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ARTICLE: SINGLE FAMILY VS MULTI FAMILY: PROS AND CONS
Weighing options of single family vs multi family homes? Continue Reading @ upnest.com
ARTICLE: TIPS FOR BUYING YOUR FIRST RENTAL PROPERTY
Thinking about purchasing an investment property? Purchasing rental real estate requires knowledge of leasing, mortgage loans, tenant and landlord relationships, and property management. Continue Reading @ investopedia.com
ARTICLE: WHAT IS A 1031 EXCHANGE? KNOW THE RULES
A 1031 exchange is a swap of one real estate investment property for another that allows capital gains taxes to be deferred. Continue reading at investopedia.com
ARTICLE: WHY MULTIFAMILY INVESTING MAY BE YOUR BEST INVESTMENT BET DURING THE RECESSION
Which is the better real estate investment: a single family home or a multifamily property? It’s a question that pops up frequently in the real estate investing world, with a somewhat surprising answer. Continue reading at Frobes.com

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