Real Estate Blog for Buyers and Sellers - Scott Mednick - Epique Realty, Inc

Self-Storage Investing: 10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Facility

Self-Storage Investing: 10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Facility

Self-storage can look simple from the outside. Rows of units. Monthly rent. Limited interior improvements. But evaluating a self-storage property requires much more than counting doors. Before acquiring a facility, investors should understand the business operating inside the real estate. 1. What Is
Seller Financing in Real Estate: Why the Terms Can Matter as Much as the Price

Seller Financing in Real Estate: Why the Terms Can Matter as Much as the Price

Most real estate transactions begin with a familiar structure: Buyer gets financing. Seller receives cash at closing. But that is not the only way a transaction can potentially be structured. In some situations, seller financing can create another path. That does not mean it is right for every prope
Buying a Value-Add Property: How a Contractor’s Eye Changes the Deal

Buying a Value-Add Property: How a Contractor’s Eye Changes the Deal

Some investors look at a distressed or outdated property and see: Problems. Others see: Potential. The difference is not optimism. It is understanding what may realistically be changed, what it may cost, and whether the finished property can justify the investment. As both a real estate broker and l
1031 Exchanges: What Real Estate Investors Should Understand Before Selling

1031 Exchanges: What Real Estate Investors Should Understand Before Selling

A 1031 exchange is one of the most frequently discussed strategies in investment real estate. It is also one of the most commonly oversimplified. You may hear someone describe it as: “A tax-free exchange.” That is not the best way to think about it. Under qualifying circumstances, Section 1031 of th