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GET in the GAME! How To Start Real Estate Investing
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...
Investor Insight: Getting An Edge On The Competition
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...
5 Reasons We (still) LOVE Real Estate Investing in 2019
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...
Investor Insights: Long Distance Real Estate Investing
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...
Akras Update February 2019
February means love is in the air! With Valentine's Day coming, we take a moment to think about why we invest, as it is definitely a labor of love. In this edition of the Akras Insider Update, we'll tell you why we fell in LOVE with real estate investing, share with...
Discover Hidden Sources Of Investment Capital: The Self-Directed IRA
Interested in investing in real estate, but concerned you don’t have the capital necessary in your personal savings? Have you ever considered your IRA? This is a great source of capital to explore and can be used to invest when converted to a “Self Directed IRA”, which we’ll cover in this article.
Investor Insights: The Top Three 2019 Resolutions for your Best. LIFE. 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...
Introducing The Äkräs Insider
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...
Akras Spotlight 2019: Spokane, Washington
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....