7 Metrics to Determine if Real Estate Profitability is Good
Using just one profitability metric is a recipe for disaster. Instead, you should always use a combination of two or more complementary metrics. That is …
valuation
Is BRRRR Possible in the Philippines (Plus Other FAQ)
A few months ago, I wrote a blog post on BRRRR Investing in the Philippines. If you haven’t already, make sure you head on over …
How to Increase Home Value for Appraisal: 8 Improvements Before Selling
You can, in fact, influence appraisals. That’s right, there are certain things you can do to affect your home’s value. To be clear, proper valuations …
REITs in the Philippines: Are They a Smart Investment
Slow progress is better than no progress. That certainly holds true for REITs in the Philippines. With just two listed REITs at the time of writing, …
Using the 1% Rule in the Philippines: A Rental Property Rule of Thumb
Out of a hundred properties, you get one. That’s typically the ratio between all the properties eyeballed and the property you actually buy. It is …
I Stopped Timing the Real Estate Market. You Should, Too.
If only it were possible to consistently buy at the bottoms and sell at tops. Oh, what a life! But back to reality. How important …
How to Value an Apartment Building: Expert Tips by a Pro for Beginners
You do not need an expert. That’s right, you don’t need a professional to calculate the value of your apartment building. This isn’t being hypocritical …
Are Foreclosed Properties Cheaper? A Revisited Truth on Why They’re Not
Gerry’s luck was turning. It was an ad. A very fateful ad. One that would breathe life into his dormant portfolio. It was an ad …
Buffett Indicator Philippines: Adjusted for the PSE (Updated May 2021)
The Buffett Indicator is not a set of absolute criteria, and we shouldn’t apply its rules of thumb to the Philippines without much thought. The …
9 Hidden Ways a Good Property Can Be a Bad Investment (Infographic)
It’s rather ironic for a blog advocating real estate investments to say anything bad about real estate. It’s still my preferred investment for financial freedom, …