So you really want to grow?  Since we started in REI, many have said "go big or go home". But how?  Investing in real estate is very exciting and a great way to build wealth when deals are available and offers are being made. But on the flip side, it can be...

  In life and business, mindset it truly everything. If you don’t have the right mindset and you’re stuck in complaint and inaction, it’s impossible to take that next leap in life or your career, especially in real estate investing.  You first have to be mentally...

Have you been sitting on the sidelines?  Perhaps you’re interested and excited about real estate investing but aren't sure where to begin. In this article, we'll show you how to get started. We think you'll find it easier than you thought.   Investing in real...

In the fast paced world of real estate investment how do you rise about the rest? How do you stay competitive in real estate investing? Well, it's not easy. Many investors give up, uttering the common refrain “I can’t find any deals” or “The deals don’t make sense...

Investors in 2019 have had a love/hate relationship with with the stock market as returns see-sawed, interest rates climbed and whispers of ‘bubbles’, ‘recessions’ and ‘bear markets’ became common. Read on for our analyst team's deeper dive into the current market...

Oh, long distance relationships. Many of us have been there -  the long phone calls, the infrequent time together, the uncertainty... Let’s face it: they stink! But what about “long distance relationships” in real estate, i.e. long distance investing? Who would ever...

New Year, New You, Right?? Well, if you're like most of us, a New Year's resolution lasts for maybe a week. Everything goes well until that rain storm washes away your morning jog resolution.  What if you had some New Year's resolutions that didn't simply change your...

With the New Year here,  Akras is thinking about how we'll make 2019 the best year for ourselves, our families and our communities. We'll start right here by providing you with a monthly tool to benefit your life and investment endeavors. We are proud to introduce you...

A once-sleepy railroad hub, Spokane is experiencing a big-city renaissance. To understand why it's become a top target for real estate investors, we hit the streets, talked with the numerous community leaders, business owners and the developers who shaped the skyline....